Brian Varela

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Brian Varela

Entrepreneur; 2026 Democratic candidate for U.S. House, NJ-07

Brian Varela is a New Jersey entrepreneur and the son of Colombian immigrants who founded GSLA Holdings (Growing Seeds Learning Academy), a Denville-based childcare and early-education company recognized on the Inc. 5000 list. He ran in the 2026 Democratic primary for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, losing to Rebecca Bennett. [Brian Varela adds his name to growing Dem field in NJ's 7th district ↗]

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