Congressional Run
In May 2011, Choi announced that he would be seeking the Democratic nomination to replace Republican incumbent Congressman Leonard Lance in 2012. He outraised Lance early on in the campaign raising nearly $350,000 in 2011. He was supported by the majority of the leadership in Middlesex County including County Chair Peter Barnes, Jr., his son Assemblyman Peter Barnes, III, Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan, Jr., Mayor Dan Reiman of Carteret, State Senator Robert Smith and all 7 council members in Edison. In December 2011, Choi placed his campaign on hold after redistricting put his town of Edison in the 6th Congressional District. Choi endorsed Frank Pallone, the Democratic incumbent in the 6th District, for the 2012 cycle and is awaiting the next opportunity.
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