Tim Alexander, the Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, which, due to redistricting will now represent all of Southern Ocean County in The SandPaper’s coverage area come 2023, is a busy man.

He will hold a wine and cheese party fundraiser from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 at the m.t. burton gallery in Surf City. Alexander previously held a meet-the-candidate affair in Barnegat Township and has scheduled other back-to-back events throughout the district.

With crime being one of the biggest issues in the 2022 midterm elections, Alexander has a somewhat unique perspective.