2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 12 U.S. representatives from the state of New Jersey, one from all 12 of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections took place on June 2, 2026.
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2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 12 U.S. representatives from the state of New Jersey, one from all 12 of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections took place on June 2, 2026.
District 1
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 1st district consists of the South Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia, including the municipalities of Camden and Cherry Hill. The incumbent is Democrat Donald Norcross, who was re-elected with 57.8% of the vote in 2024.
Nominee
• Donald Norcross, incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Donald Norcross (D)</td><td>$1,433,558</td><td>$965,685</td><td>$2,175,361</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Donald Norcross (incumbent)</th><td>66,059</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>66,059</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Nominee
• Damon Galdo, construction worker and candidate for this district in (/wiki/2022UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District1) and (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District1)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Damon Galdo (R)</td><td>$4,256</td><td>$1,062</td><td>$3,262</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Damon Galdo</th><td>16,265</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>16,265</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Withdrawn
• Austin Johnson (For the People), janitor and independent candidate for this seat in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District1)
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Decision Desk HQ</td><td>Safe D</td><td>July 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 13, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Solid D</td><td>March 7, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Safe D</td><td>April 10, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Silver Bulletin</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 23, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Donald Norcross (D)</td><td>$1,872,434</td><td>$1,201,848</td><td>$2,378,074</td></tr><tr><td>Damon Galdo (R)</td><td>$15,873</td><td>$13,920</td><td>$2,021</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>±%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Donald Norcross (incumbent)</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Damon Galdo</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
District 2
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 2nd district covers the majority of South Jersey, spanning from the Philadelphia metropolitan area to the upper Pine Barrens, taking in Atlantic City and Vineland. The incumbent is Republican Jeff Van Drew, who was re-elected with 58.1% of the vote in 2024.
Nominee
• Jeff Van Drew, incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Jeff Van Drew (R)</td><td>$1,701,892</td><td>$1,071,272</td><td>$1,393,050</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Jeff Van Drew (incumbent)</th><td>35,602</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>35,602</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Nominee
• Zack Mullock, mayor of Cape May (2021–present)
Eliminated in primary
• Tim Alexander, civil rights attorney, nominee for this district in (/wiki/2022UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District2) and candidate in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District2) • Terri Reese, former retail store manager • Bayly Winder, former advisor to the chief operating offer of USAID
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tim Alexander (D)</td><td>$80,691</td><td>$73,923</td><td>$6,768</td></tr><tr><td>Zack Mullock (D)</td><td>$305,148</td><td>$177,096</td><td>$128,052</td></tr><tr><td>Terri Reese (D)</td><td>$14,103</td><td>$10,836</td><td>$1,574</td></tr><tr><td>Bayly Winder (D)</td><td>$731,388</td><td>$585,191</td><td>$146,196</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Zack Mullock</th><td>17,698</td><td>39.8</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Tim Alexander</th><td>12,168</td><td>27.4</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Bayly Winder</th><td>9,846</td><td>22.2</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Terri Reese</th><td>4,733</td><td>10.6</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>44,445</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Decision Desk HQ</td><td>Likely R</td><td>July 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Solid R</td><td>August 13, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Solid R</td><td>March 7, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Safe R</td><td>April 10, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Silver Bulletin</td><td>Likely R</td><td>August 23, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Jeff Van Drew (R)</td><td>$2,335,475</td><td>$1,907,865</td><td>$1,190,040</td></tr><tr><td>Zack Mullock (D)</td><td>$824,086</td><td>$706,843</td><td>$117,243</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Debate
A debate is scheduled to be held on October 22 on the campus of Stockton University, co-sponsored by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy and The Press of Atlantic City.
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>±%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Jeff Van Drew (incumbent)</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Zack Mullock</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Independent</td><th>Ramon Mora Jr.</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
District 3
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 3rd district is centralized around much of Burlington County, as well as parts of Mercer and Monmouth counties. The incumbent is Democrat Herb Conaway, who was elected with 53.2% of the vote in 2024.
Nominee
• Herb Conaway, incumbent U.S. representative
Withdrawn
• Shawn Scott, U.S. Marine Corps veteran
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Herb Conaway (D)</td><td>$815,435</td><td>$468,146</td><td>$384,703</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Herb Conaway (incumbent)</th><td>50,437</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>50,437</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Nominee
• Michael McGuire, U.S. Marine Corps veteran
Eliminated in primary
• Justin Barbera, contractor, independent candidate for this district in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District3), and candidate for Governor of New Jersey in (/wiki/2025NewJerseygubernatorialelection) • Jason Cullen, sales professional, independent candidate for Governor of New Jersey in (/wiki/2009NewJerseygubernatorialelection), and Libertarian nominee for the 4th district in (/wiki/2022UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District4)
Withdrawn
• Linda McMahon, registered nurse (no relation to Education Secretary Linda McMahon)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Jason Cullen (R)</td><td>$72,488</td><td>$67,877</td><td>$4,611</td></tr><tr><td>Michael McGuire (R)</td><td>$70,515</td><td>$66,692</td><td>$3,822</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Michael McGuire</th><td>14,810</td><td>57.9</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Jason Cullen</th><td>6,238</td><td>24.4</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Justin Barbera</th><td>4,519</td><td>17.7</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>25,567</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Filed paperwork
• Ryan Michael Kelly (Affordability, Accountability, People), public servant • Steven Welzer (Green Party), journalist and nominee for LD-14 in (/wiki/2025NewJerseyGeneralAssemblyelection#District14)
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Decision Desk HQ</td><td>Safe D</td><td>July 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 13, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Solid D</td><td>March 7, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Safe D</td><td>April 10, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Silver Bulletin</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 23, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Herb Conaway (D)</td><td>$1,110,764</td><td>$687,941</td><td>$460,237</td></tr><tr><td>Michael McGuire (R)</td><td>$210,525</td><td>$141,763</td><td>$68,762</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>±%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Herb Conaway (incumbent)</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Michael McGuire</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Affordability, Accountability, People</td><th>Ryan Michael Kelly</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Green</td><th>Steven Welzer</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
District 4
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 4th district covers the upper Jersey Shore and expands into Monmouth and Ocean counties, taking in Lakewood Township and Toms River. The incumbent is Republican Chris Smith, who was re-elected with 67.4% of the vote in 2024.
Nominee
• Chris Smith, incumbent U.S. representative
Withdrawn
• Rob Canfield, real estate agent and candidate for Governor of New Jersey in (/wiki/2025NewJerseygubernatorialelection)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Chris Smith (R)</td><td>$526,047</td><td>$443,489</td><td>$446,623</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Chris Smith (incumbent)</th><td>34,110</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>34,110</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Withdrawn
• Keith Doll, nurse • Bob English, activist • Julie Flynn, Rutgers University professor (endorsed Peace) • Peter Linardakis, Rutgers Law School student
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>John Blake (D)</td><td>$5,421</td><td>$0</td><td>$6,646</td></tr><tr><td>Rachel Peace (D)</td><td>$23,573</td><td>$17,715</td><td>$5,858</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Rachel Peace</th><td>20,782</td><td>72.8</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>John Blake</th><td>7,761</td><td>27.2</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>28,543</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Filed paperwork
• Kevin Cupples, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesSenateelectioninNewJersey)
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Decision Desk HQ</td><td>Safe R</td><td>July 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Solid R</td><td>August 13, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Solid R</td><td>March 7, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Safe R</td><td>April 10, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Silver Bulletin</td><td>Solid R</td><td>August 23, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Chris Smith (R)</td><td>$752,221</td><td>$563,423</td><td>$552,863</td></tr><tr><td>Rachel Peace (D)</td><td>$101,426</td><td>$86,994</td><td>$14,431</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>±%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Chris Smith (incumbent)</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Rachel Peace</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
District 5
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 5th district stretches across the state's northern border with New York, from Sussex to Bergen counties. The incumbent is Democrat Josh Gottheimer, who was re-elected with 54.6% of the vote in 2024.
Nominee
• Josh Gottheimer, incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Josh Gottheimer (D)</td><td>$3,468,842</td><td>$12,628,177</td><td>$11,553,157</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Josh Gottheimer (incumbent)</th><td>38,077</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>38,077</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Withdrawn
• John Aslanian, businessman (endorsed Kirrane) • Sandy Gajapathy, former sales associate and candidate for this district in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District5) • Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard, former mayor of Tuxedo Park, New York and nominee for this district in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District5)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sean Kirrane (R)</td><td>$40,420</td><td>$34,848</td><td>$5,571</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Sean Kirrane</th><td>19,529</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>19,529</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Filed paperwork
• Adam Rueda (Humane Sustainable Future), DJ
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Decision Desk HQ</td><td>Safe D</td><td>September 8, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 13, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Solid D</td><td>March 7, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Safe D</td><td>March 26, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Silver Bulletin</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 23, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Josh Gottheimer (D)</td><td>$5,543,923</td><td>$12,869,281</td><td>$13,387,136</td></tr><tr><td>Sean Kirrane (R)</td><td>$98,536</td><td>$89,483</td><td>$9,054</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>±%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Josh Gottheimer (incumbent)</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Sean Kirrane</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Humane Sustainable Future</td><th>Adam Rueda</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
District 6
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 6th district takes in towns along the Raritan Bay, including Edison and Woodbridge, while also stretching into coastal Monmouth County. The incumbent is Democrat Frank Pallone, who was re-elected with 56.1% of the vote in 2024.
Nominee
• Frank Pallone, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
• Katie Bansil, investment analyst • John Hsu, software engineer and candidate for this district in (/wiki/2020UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District6) and (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District6)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Katie Bansil (D)</td><td>$41,549</td><td>$39,293</td><td>$3,909</td></tr><tr><td>John Hsu (D)</td><td>$104,258</td><td>$54,924</td><td>$49,408</td></tr><tr><td>Frank Pallone (D)</td><td>$2,031,593</td><td>$1,755,602</td><td>$3,347,900</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Frank Pallone (incumbent)</th><td>32,761</td><td>65.7</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>John Hsu</th><td>13,304</td><td>26.7</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Katie Bansil</th><td>3,837</td><td>7.7</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>49,902</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Hillary Herzig (R)</td><td>$4,982</td><td>$3,286</td><td>$1,696</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Hillary Herzig</th><td>13,055</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>13,055</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Withdrawn
• Inder Jit Soni (NJ Families First), international banker
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Decision Desk HQ</td><td>Safe D</td><td>July 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 13, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Solid D</td><td>March 7, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Safe D</td><td>April 10, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Silver Bulletin</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 23, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Frank Pallone (D)</td><td>$2,743,879</td><td>$2,667,626</td><td>$3,148,164</td></tr><tr><td>Hillary Herzig (R)</td><td>$11,006</td><td>$10,063</td><td>$943</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>±%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Frank Pallone (incumbent)</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Hillary Herzig</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
District 7
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 7th district is one of the wealthiest districts in the U.S., encompassing the New Jersey Highlands of Hunterdon and Warren counties. The incumbent is Republican Thomas Kean Jr., who was re-elected with 51.7% of the vote in 2024. Kean's previous 117-day absence from Congress due to his disclosed depression diagnosis became an issue in the campaign. Kean has continued his re-election campaign upon his return.
Nominee
• Thomas Kean Jr., incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tom Kean Jr. (R)</td><td>$4,542,249</td><td>$1,199,845</td><td>$3,390,690</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Thomas Kean Jr. (incumbent)</th><td>35,080</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>35,080</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Nominee
• Rebecca Bennett, healthcare executive and former United States Navy aviator
Eliminated in primary
• Michael Roth, former chief of staff for the Small Business Administration • Tina Shah, former senior advisor to the U.S. Surgeon General • Brian Varela, former chair of the New Jersey Forward Party and candidate for the 8th district in (/wiki/2022UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District8)
Withdrawn
• Beth Adubato, professor and daughter of former basketball coach Richie Adubato • Vale Mendoza, attorney • Megan O'Rourke, former climate change advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (endorsed Bennett) • Sara Sooy, Somerset County commissioner (endorsed Bennett) • Greg Vartan, former Summit common councilmember (2019–2024) and candidate for this district in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District7) (endorsed Bennett)
Declined
• Tom Malinowski, former chair of the Hunterdon County Democratic Party (2024–2025) and former U.S. representative (2019–2023) (ran in the 11th district)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Beth Adubato (D)</td><td>$167,476</td><td>$164,833</td><td>$2,642</td></tr><tr><td>Rebecca Bennett (D)</td><td>$2,944,137</td><td>$2,180,069</td><td>$764,068</td></tr><tr><td>Michael Roth (D)</td><td>$1,231,819</td><td>$546,416</td><td>$685,402</td></tr><tr><td>Tina Shah (D)</td><td>$2,148,461</td><td>$1,541,109</td><td>$607,351</td></tr><tr><td>Sara Sooy (D)</td><td>$54,490</td><td>$54,490</td><td>$0</td></tr><tr><td>Brian Varela (D)</td><td>$1,961,309</td><td>$1,602,817</td><td>$358,492</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Polling
<table><thead><tr><th>Poll source</th><th>Date(s) administered</th><th>Sample size</th><th>Margin of error</th><th>Rebecca Bennett</th><th>Michael Roth</th><th>Tina Shah</th><th>Brian Varela</th><th>Other</th><th>Undecided</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tavern Research</td><td>May 31 – June 1, 2026</td><td>479 (LV)</td><td>± 5.4%</td><td>32%</td><td>12%</td><td>16%</td><td>15%</td><td>1%</td><td>24%</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">StimSight Research</td><td rowspan="2">May 17–20, 2026</td><td rowspan="2">400 (LV)</td><td rowspan="2">± 4.9%</td><td>31%</td><td>15%</td><td>16%</td><td>17%</td><td>–</td><td>21%</td></tr><tr><td>36%</td><td>19%</td><td>19%</td><td>20%</td><td>–</td><td>6%</td></tr><tr><td>Impact Research (D)</td><td>May 11–13, 2026</td><td>400 (LV)</td><td>± 4.9%</td><td>36%</td><td>13%</td><td>15%</td><td>12%</td><td>–</td><td>22%</td></tr><tr><td>GQR (D)</td><td>May 3–6, 2026</td><td>402 (LV)</td><td>± 4.9%</td><td>26%</td><td>7%</td><td>23%</td><td>10%</td><td>–</td><td>34%</td></tr><tr><td>GQR (D)</td><td>February 22–25, 2026</td><td>403 (LV)</td><td>± 4.9%</td><td>10%</td><td>3%</td><td>8%</td><td>4%</td><td>5%</td><td>64%</td></tr></tbody></table>
Debates and forums
<table><thead><tr><th>No.</th><th>Date</th><th>Host</th><th>Moderator</th><th>Link</th><th colspan="9">Participants</th></tr><tr><th colspan="5" rowspan="2"> P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn </th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><th>Bennett</th><th>Roth</th><th>Shah</th><th>Varela</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th>1</th><td>May 11, 2026</td><td>League of Women Voters of Somerset and Hunterdon Counties</td><td>Carol Harvey</td><td>YouTube</td><td>P</td><td>P</td><td>P</td><td>P</td></tr><tr><th>2</th><td>May 12, 2026</td><td>New Jersey Globe and Rider University</td><td>David Wildstein</td><td>YouTube</td><td>P</td><td>P</td><td>P</td><td>P</td></tr><tr><th>3</th><td>May 30, 2026</td><td>League of Conservation Voters</td><td>Elie Honig</td><td>YouTube</td><td>P</td><td>P</td><td>P</td><td>P</td></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Rebecca Bennett</th><td>27,525</td><td>45.3</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Tina Shah</th><td>12,146</td><td>20.0</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Brian Varela</th><td>11,614</td><td>19.1</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Michael Roth</th><td>9,452</td><td>15.6</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>60,737</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Removed from ballot
• Lana Leguía (Libertarian Party), political organizer, nominee for this district in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District7), and New Jersey's 24th assembly district in (/wiki/2025NewJerseyGeneralAssemblyelection#District24)
Withdrawn
• Randall Terry, author, perennial candidate, and Constitution Party nominee for president in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatespresidentialelection)
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Lean D (flip)</td><td>September 25, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Decision Desk HQ</td><td>Likely D (flip)</td><td>September 17, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Tilt D (flip)</td><td>June 11, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Lean D (flip)</td><td>September 16, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Silver Bulletin</td><td>Likely D (flip)</td><td>August 23, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Thomas Kean Jr. (R)</td><td>$8,193,416</td><td>$6,463,764</td><td>$1,729,652</td></tr><tr><td>Rebecca Bennett (D)</td><td>$5,867,419</td><td>$3,629,011</td><td>$2,286,695</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Polling
<table><thead><tr><th>Poll source</th><th>Date(s) administered</th><th>Sample size</th><th>Margin of error</th><th>Tom Kean Jr. (R)</th><th>Rebecca Bennett (D)</th><th>Other</th><th>Undecided</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>StimSight Research</td><td>September 8–12, 2026</td><td>498 (LV)</td><td>± 4.7%</td><td>42%</td><td>47%</td><td>1%</td><td>10%</td></tr><tr><td>Z to A Research</td><td>May 24–26, 2026</td><td>430 (LV)</td><td>± 4.7%</td><td>43%</td><td>47%</td><td>–</td><td>10%</td></tr></tbody></table>
Debate
<table><thead><tr><th>No.</th><th>Date</th><th>Host</th><th>Moderator</th><th>Link</th><th>Republican</th><th>Democratic</th></tr><tr><th colspan="5" rowspan="2">Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn</th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><th>Thomas Kean Jr.</th><th>Rebecca Bennett</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th>1</th><td>Sep. 27, 2026</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>P</td><td>P</td></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>±%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Thomas Kean Jr. (incumbent)</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Rebecca Bennett</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Stop Israel's Genocide</td><th>Seamus Patrick O'Toole</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
District 8
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 8th district is majority Hispanic and contains the urban areas of Elizabeth, Hoboken, and Union City, as well as parts of Newark and Jersey City. The incumbent is Democrat Rob Menendez, who was re-elected with 59.2% of the vote in 2024.
Nominee
• Rob Menendez, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
• Mussab Ali, former president of the Jersey City Board of Education (2021–2022) at-large (2018–2022) and candidate for mayor of Jersey City in (/wiki/2025JerseyCitymayoralelection)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Mussab Ali (D)</td><td>$226,776</td><td>$186,914</td><td>$39,861</td></tr><tr><td>Rob Menendez (D)</td><td>$1,550,177</td><td>$1,078,528</td><td>$748,335</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Polling
<table><thead><tr><th>Poll source</th><th>Date(s) administered</th><th>Sample size</th><th>Margin of error</th><th>Mussab Ali</th><th>Rob Menendez</th><th>Undecided</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Center for Strategic Politics (D)</td><td>April 11–16, 2026</td><td>411 (LV)</td><td>± 4.8%</td><td>27%</td><td>42%</td><td>31%</td></tr></tbody></table>
Results
2026 Democratic primary results by precinct: Menendez Ali Ties
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Rob Menendez (incumbent)</th><td>28,509</td><td>68.8</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Mussab Ali</th><td>12,930</td><td>31.2</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>41,439</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Republican primary
No candidates successfully submitted paperwork by March 23, 2026 to appear on the ballot for the Republican primary.
Declared
• Aristotle Eliopoulos (Independent), teacher • Craig Honts (Socialist Workers Party), nominee for Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey in (/wiki/2025NewJerseygubernatorialelection) • Da’Shone Hughey (We The People)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of April 14, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Richard Barilla (I)</td><td>$5,600</td><td>$3,748</td><td>$1,851</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Decision Desk HQ</td><td>Safe D</td><td>July 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 13, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Solid D</td><td>March 7, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Safe D</td><td>April 10, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Silver Bulletin</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 23, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rob Menendez (D)</td><td>$2,161,300</td><td>$1,775,657</td><td>$662,328</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>±%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Rob Menendez (incumbent)</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Independent</td><th>Aristotle Eliopoulos</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Socialist Workers</td><th>Craig Honts</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>We The People</td><th>Da’Shone Hughey</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td></td><td>100</td></tr></tbody></table>
District 9
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 9th district consists of the central urban areas of the Gateway Region, including the cities of Clifton, Passaic, and Paterson. The incumbent is Democrat Nellie Pou, who was elected with 50.8% of the vote in 2024.
Nominee
• Nellie Pou, incumbent U.S. Representative
Declined
• Andre Sayegh, mayor of Paterson (2018–present) and candidate for this district in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#Replacementnomineeselection) (running for re-election)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Nellie Pou (D)</td><td>$2,327,473</td><td>$970,112</td><td>$1,509,835</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Nellie Pou (incumbent)</th><td>27,790</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>27,790</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Nominee
• Rosie Pino, Clifton city councilor
Eliminated in primary
• Tiffany Burress, attorney and wife of former NFL player Plaxico Burress
Withdrawn
• Billy Prempeh, sales consultant and nominee for this district in (/wiki/2020UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District9), (/wiki/2022UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District9), and (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District9) (endorsed Burress)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tiffany Burress (R)</td><td>$97,008</td><td>$86,414</td><td>$10,594</td></tr><tr><td>Rosie Pino (R)</td><td>$367,495</td><td>$338,883</td><td>$33,611</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Rosie Pino</th><td>6,711</td><td>51.3</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Tiffany Burress</th><td>6,366</td><td>48.7</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>13,077</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Filed paperwork
• Terrisa Bukovinac (Save Our Babies), former president of Democrats for Life of America and candidate for the 2024 United States presidential election
Withdrawn
• Diomedes Minaya (God First), perennial candidate
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Decision Desk HQ</td><td>Safe D</td><td>September 25, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Likely D</td><td>April 7, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Solid D</td><td>October 15, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Likely D</td><td>July 30, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Silver Bulletin</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 23, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Nellie Pou (D)</td><td>$3,054,521</td><td>$1,603,088</td><td>$1,603,906</td></tr><tr><td>Rosie Pino (R)</td><td>$538,940</td><td>$518,261</td><td>$20,679</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>±%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Nellie Pou (incumbent)</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Rosie Pino</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Save Our Babies</td><th>Terrisa Bukovinac</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
District 10
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 10th district is centered around the state's most populous city of Newark, taking in the neighboring Irvington and Orange, with a plurality African American population. The incumbent is Democrat LaMonica McIver, who was re-elected with 74.4% of the vote in 2024.
Nominee
• LaMonica McIver, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
• Lawrence Poster, managing director at Catalyx Group
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>LaMonica McIver (D)</td><td>$1,798,118</td><td>$1,373,520</td><td>$587,809</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>LaMonica McIver (incumbent)</th><td>38,769</td><td>84.8</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Lawrence Poster</th><td>6,935</td><td>15.2</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>45,704</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Nominee
• Carmen Bucco, small business owner, perennial candidate, and nominee for this district in the 2024 special and regular elections
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Carmen Bucco (R)</td><td>$2,270</td><td>$403</td><td>$1,867</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Carmen Bucco</th><td>4,359</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>4,359</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Formed exploratory committee
• Jon Serrano, college student and Green Party nominee for this district in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District10)
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Decision Desk HQ</td><td>Safe D</td><td>July 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 13, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Solid D</td><td>March 7, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Safe D</td><td>April 10, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Silver Bulletin</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 23, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>LaMonica McIver (D)</td><td>$2,473,124</td><td>$1,728,188</td><td>$908,149</td></tr><tr><td>Carmen Bucco (R)</td><td>$8,656</td><td>$3,898</td><td>$4,758</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>±%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>LaMonica McIver (incumbent)</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Carmen Bucco</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
District 11
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 11th district is centered in Morris County and includes the outer suburbs of the New York metropolitan area, including the towns of Montclair and Morristown. The incumbent was Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2024. The seat became vacant on November 20, 2025, after Sherrill won the 2025 election for governor of New Jersey. A special election was held on April 16, 2026, to fill the remainder of her term. Analilia Mejia won the special election to fill the remainder of Sherrill's term, and has declared intention to seek a full term this November.
Nominee
• Analilia Mejia, incumbent U.S. representative (2026–present)
Eliminated in primary
• Donald Cresitello, former mayor of Morristown (1977–1981, 2006–2010), candidate for U.S. Senate in (/wiki/1982UnitedStatesSenateelectioninNewJersey) and (/wiki/2008UnitedStatesSenateelectioninNewJersey), and disqualified candidate for this district in the April special election • Joseph Lewis, tech engineer • Justin Strickland, Chatham Borough councilmember and candidate for this district in the April special election
Declined
• Rosy Bagolie, state assemblymember from the 27th district (2024–present) • Zach Beecher, U.S. Army veteran, venture capitalist, and candidate for this district in the April special election • J-L Cauvin, attorney, comedian, and candidate for this district in the April special election (endorsed Mejia) • Cammie Croft, nonprofit executive, former White House deputy new media director, and candidate for this district in the April special election (endorsed Mejia) • Brendan Gill, at-large Essex County commissioner, husband of state assemblymember Alixon Collazos-Gill, candidate for New Jersey's 27th assembly district in (/wiki/2023NewJerseyGeneralAssemblyelection#District27), and candidate for this district in the April special election (endorsed Mejia) • Tom Malinowski, former chair of the Hunterdon County Democratic Party (2024–2025), former U.S. representative from the 7th district (2019–2023), and candidate for this district in the April special election (endorsed Mejia) • Tahesha Way, former lieutenant governor (2023–2026) and secretary of state of New Jersey (2018–2026) and candidate for this district in the April special election • Anna Lee Williams, corporate social responsibility manager and candidate for this district in the April special election (endorsed Mejia)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Joseph Lewis (D)</td><td>$102,345</td><td>$10,119</td><td>$83,608</td></tr><tr><td>Analilia Mejia (D)</td><td>$1,539,748</td><td>$1,405,353</td><td>$134,395</td></tr><tr><td>Justin Strickland (D)</td><td>$88,756</td><td>$87,568</td><td>$1,187</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Analilia Mejia (incumbent)</th><td>52,908</td><td>81.7</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Donald Cresitello</th><td>4,443</td><td>6.9</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Justin Strickland</th><td>3,929</td><td>6.1</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Joseph Lewis</th><td>3,507</td><td>5.4</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>64,787</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Nominee
• Joe Hathaway, Randolph Township Council member, former mayor, and nominee in the April special election
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Joe Hathaway (R)</td><td>$624,231</td><td>$618,881</td><td>$5,349</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Joe Hathaway</th><td>23,961</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>23,961</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Filed paperwork
• Alan Bond (Hope for Tomorrow), former money manager and candidate in the April special election • Russell Jenkins (One for All), candidate for NJ-10 in the 2024 special election • Vincent Matrisciano (Common Sense Independent), retired federal employee
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Decision Desk HQ</td><td>Safe D</td><td>July 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 13, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Solid D</td><td>March 7, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Safe D</td><td>April 10, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Silver Bulletin</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 23, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Analilia Mejia (D)</td><td>$2,128,845</td><td>$2,040,680</td><td>$88,165</td></tr><tr><td>Joe Hathaway (R)</td><td>$806,708</td><td>$772,398</td><td>$34,310</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>±%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Analilia Mejia (incumbent)</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Joe Hathaway</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Hope for Tomorrow</td><th>Alan B. Bond</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
District 12
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 12th district is composed of much of Central Jersey, taking in the state capital Trenton and neighboring Princeton University, along with Plainfield to the north. The incumbent is Democrat Bonnie Watson Coleman, who was re-elected with 61.2% of the vote in 2024.
Eliminated in primary
• Matt Adams, U.S. Army reserve officer and former Middlesex councilmember • Sue Altman, former state director for U.S. senator Andy Kim and nominee for the 7th district in (/wiki/2024UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District7) • Brad Cohen, mayor of East Brunswick • Kyle Little, fitness studio owner • Adrian Mapp, mayor of Plainfield • Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, state assemblymember from the 15th district (2018–present) • Shanel Robinson, Somerset County commissioner • Squire Servance, attorney • Sujit Singh, technology consultant • Jay Vaingankar, former U.S. Department of Energy special advisor • Sam Wang, professor
Withdrawn
• Mike Anderson, entrepreneur • Elijah Dixon, entrepreneur (remained on ballot; endorsed Hamawy) • Ray Heck, mayor of Millstone (endorsed Robinson) • Rick Morales, anesthesiologist • Iziah Thompson, housing organizer • Bonnie Watson Coleman, incumbent U.S. representative
Declined
• Paula Sollami Covello, Mercer County clerk (endorsed Reynolds-Jackson) • Reed Gusciora, mayor of Trenton (2018–present) and nominee for the 4th district in (/wiki/2000UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District4) (endorsed Reynolds-Jackson) • Tennille McCoy, state assemblymember from the 14th district (2024–present) • Andrew Zwicker, state senator from the 16th district (2022–present) and candidate for this district in (/wiki/2014UnitedStatesHouseofRepresentativeselectionsinNewJersey#District12)
Debates and forums
<table><thead><tr><th>No.</th><th>Date</th><th>Host</th><th>Moderator</th><th>Link</th><th colspan="9">Participants</th></tr><tr><th colspan="5" rowspan="2"> P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn </th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><th>Altman</th><th>Cohen</th><th>Hamawy</th><th>Mapp</th><th>Reynolds-Jackson</th><th>Robinson</th><th>Servance</th><th>Vaingankar</th><th>Wang</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th>1</th><td>April 26, 2026</td><td>New Jersey Globe</td><td>David Wildstein</td><td>YouTube</td><td>P</td><td>P</td><td>P</td><td>P</td><td>P</td><td>P</td><td>P</td><td>P</td><td>P</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Matt Adams (D)</td><td>$85,764</td><td>$65,942</td><td>$19,821</td></tr><tr><td>Sue Altman (D)</td><td>$490,067</td><td>$289,698</td><td>$200,369</td></tr><tr><td>Brad Cohen (D)</td><td>$700,545</td><td>$517,991</td><td>$182,553</td></tr><tr><td>Adam Hamawy (D)</td><td>$1,028,936</td><td>$718,239</td><td>$310,697</td></tr><tr><td>Kyle Little (D)</td><td>$30,555</td><td>$35,089</td><td>$2,580</td></tr><tr><td>Adrian Mapp (D)</td><td>$430,668</td><td>$362,655</td><td>$68,012</td></tr><tr><td>Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)</td><td>$282,597</td><td>$220,828</td><td>$61,768</td></tr><tr><td>Shanel Robinson (D)</td><td>$140,250</td><td>$96,343</td><td>$43,906</td></tr><tr><td>Squire Servance (D)</td><td>$390,651</td><td>$333,045</td><td>$57,605</td></tr><tr><td>Sujit Singh (D)</td><td>$126,524</td><td>$43,170</td><td>$83,353</td></tr><tr><td>Jay Vanigankar (D)</td><td>$285,299</td><td>$249,169</td><td>$36,130</td></tr><tr><td>Samuel Wang (D)</td><td>$465,174</td><td>$294,284</td><td>$170,889</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Polling
<table><thead><tr><th>Poll source</th><th>Date(s) administered</th><th>Sample size</th><th>Margin of error</th><th>Sue Altman</th><th>Brad Cohen</th><th>Adam Hamawy</th><th>Verlina Reynolds-Jackson</th><th>Other</th><th>Undecided</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Workbench Strategy</td><td>May 5–7, 2026</td><td>400 (LV)</td><td>± 4.9%</td><td>12%</td><td>11%</td><td>19%</td><td>10%</td><td>39%</td><td>8%</td></tr><tr><td>Workbench Strategy</td><td>March 30 – April 1, 2026</td><td>400 (LV)</td><td>± 4.9%</td><td>12%</td><td>11%</td><td>5%</td><td>16%</td><td>43%</td><td>15%</td></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Adam Hamawy</th><td>22,265</td><td>28.6</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Brad Cohen</th><td>11,353</td><td>14.6</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Sam Wang</th><td>7,286</td><td>9.4</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Shanel Robinson</th><td>6,905</td><td>8.9</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Verlina Reynolds-Jackson</th><td>6,858</td><td>8.8</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Sue Altman</th><td>6,595</td><td>8.5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Squire Servance</th><td>4,273</td><td>5.5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Adrian Mapp</th><td>3,389</td><td>4.4</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Sujit Singh</th><td>3,045</td><td>3.9</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Jay Vaingankar</th><td>2,348</td><td>3.0</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Matt Adams</th><td>1,613</td><td>2.1</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Elijah Dixon (withdrawn)</th><td>1,150</td><td>1.5</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Kyle Little</th><td>674</td><td>0.9</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>77,754</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Withdrawn
• Andrew Zaborney, Spotswood councilmember (running for Middlesex County commission)
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Gregg Mele (R)</td><td>$67,518</td><td>$62,335</td><td>$5,182</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Gregg Mele</th><td>13,298</td><td>100.0</td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td>13,298</td><td>100.0</td></tr></tbody></table>
Filed paperwork
• Andres Jinete (Green Party), organizer • Winston Jordan (Get Money Out), IT executive
Withdrawn
• Matt Adams, U.S. Army reserve officer, former Middlesex councilmember, and candidate for this seat
Predictions
<table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>Ranking</th><th>As of</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Decision Desk HQ</td><td>Safe D</td><td>July 14, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>The Cook Political Report</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 13, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Inside Elections</td><td>Solid D</td><td>March 7, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sabato's Crystal Ball</td><td>Safe D</td><td>April 10, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Silver Bulletin</td><td>Solid D</td><td>August 23, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>
Fundraising
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="4">Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026</th></tr><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Raised</th><th>Spent</th><th>Cash on hand</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Adam Hamawy (D)</td><td>$1,908,271</td><td>$1,611,643</td><td>$296,627</td></tr><tr><td>Gregg Mele (R)</td><td>$95,702</td><td>$85,369</td><td>$10,333</td></tr><tr><th colspan="4">Source: Federal Election Commission</th></tr></tbody></table>
Results
<table><thead><tr><th colspan="2">Party</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>±%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>Democratic</td><th>Adam Hamawy</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Republican</td><th>Gregg Mele</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Green</td><th>Andres Jinete</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Get Money Out</td><th>Winston Jordan</th><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><th colspan="3">Total votes</th><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>