Alex Zdan is a 38-year-old former News 12 New Jersey political reporter and host of the weekly program 'Power & Politics.' He spent six years reporting for News 12 before being laid off in 2023, developing a reputation for aggressive questioning style. Zdan subsequently pivoted to conservative politics and media commentary, becoming a regular on Fox News, Newsmax, News Nation, and other conservative outlets. He launched his own political group, ALFA PAC (Authentic Leadership for America), and serves as a political contributor to TV Asia. Running for the second time for Senate after withdrawing from the 2024 race to endorse Curtis Bashaw, Zdan positions himself as an outsider fighting against corruption and Democratic governance. He has received endorsements from multiple county Republican organizations including Passaic, Ewing Township, Mercer, and Cape May.
Alex Zdan is a 38-year-old from Mercer County, New Jersey. He spent six years as a political reporter and anchor for News 12 New Jersey, where he hosted the weekly 'Power & Politics' show and developed a reputation for aggressive questioning of Democratic politicians, particularly Governor Phil Murphy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was noted as one of the few reporters questioning lockdowns and mask mandates. After being laid off from News 12 in 2023, Zdan transitioned to conservative political media and commentary, becoming a regular guest on Fox News, Newsmax, News Nation, NDTV, and Times Now. He has written true crime features and founded ALFA PAC to support conservative political causes. Zdan is pursuing a career as a conservative political commentator and candidate after an initial 2024 Senate run that was derailed by disclosure of a prior DUI and leaving-the-scene-of-accident charge. In his 2024 statement, he acknowledged the incident and asked for forgiveness, stating his commitment to personal improvement.