Robert Lebovics — Candidate Profile

Party: Republican

Running in: New Jersey Senate Race

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Robert Lebovics

RepublicanNew Jersey Senate Race

Summary

Dr. Robert S. Lebovics is a 68-year-old Englewood-based physician and nationally-known otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) with expertise in infectious and inflammatory disorders, nasal and sinus surgery, and disorders of the special senses. He is co-director of the Advanced Lung and Airway Center at Hackensack Meridian Health's John F. Kennedy Medical Center and previously maintained a faculty appointment at Georgetown University where he lectured and taught medical residents. Lebovics describes himself as a centrist Republican and has hired Jamestown Associates, one of the top Republican media consulting firms, to manage his campaign. He was previously a candidate for New Jersey's 37th State Senate District in 2011 and 2005. Lebovics is expected to pursue the Republican nomination with a sophisticated media campaign, benefiting from his name recognition as a medical professional and his ability to self-fund portions of his campaign.

Background

Dr. Robert S. Lebovics received his medical degree from the State University of New York in Brooklyn and is a board-certified otolaryngologist. He is married with three daughters. Lebovics has maintained an extensive medical career as a nationally-known ear, nose, and throat specialist with expertise in infectious diseases, inflammatory conditions, nasal and sinus surgery, and sensory disorders. He served on faculty at Georgetown University, lecturing and teaching residents. Currently, he serves as co-director of the Advanced Lung and Airway Center at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey. In addition to his current Senate race, Lebovics ran for New Jersey's 37th State Senate District in 2005 and 2011, losing both times to incumbent Democrat Loretta Weinberg. For his 2026 Senate campaign, he hired Jamestown Associates, a prominent Republican media consulting firm, signaling a well-resourced and professionally managed campaign.

Campaign Platform

Healthcare
Healthcare System Reform
Economy
State Fiscal Reform

Key Issue Positions

Healthcare

Medical professional background suggests focus on healthcare reform

As nationally-known otolaryngologist with medical expertise, likely to emphasize healthcare policy

Voting History: No voting record (not in elected office)

State Fiscal Management

Prior campaign materials indicated concern with New Jersey pension system

In 2011 campaign, cited concerns about New Jersey fiscal crisis and pension system

Voting History: No voting record

Voting Record

Robert Lebovics has not held elected office and therefore has no voting record. His political positions are based on prior campaign platforms from 2005 and 2011 state legislative races.

Social Media Activity

Limited public campaign materials available; appears to be positioning as medical professional and centrist Republican through professional credentials and consultant-managed campaign.

Sources

  1. New Jersey Globe - Physician will enter GOP race to challenge Booker
  2. Ballotpedia - Robert Lebovics
  3. Wikipedia - 2026 U.S. Senate election in New Jersey