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 election will take place on a date that has not yet been announced.
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.[ 1]
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Donald Norcross (D)
$123,249
$94,217
$1,736,521
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 2]
The 2nd district covers the majority of South Jersey, spanning from the Delaware Valley 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.[ 1]
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Jeff Van Drew (R)
$226,758
$171,893
$817,295
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 6]
Democratifc primary [ edit ] Terri Reese, former retail store manager[ 7]
Bayly Winder, former advisor to the chief operating offer of USAID [ 8] Tim Alexander, civil rights attorney, nominee for this district in 2022 and candidate in 2024 [ 7]
Joe Salerno, tech entrepreneur and nominee for this district in 2024 [ 7] Hypothetical polling
Jeff Van Drew vs. generic Democrat
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Margin
Jeff
Generic
Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D)[ 9] May 21–22, 2025
505 (RV)
± 4.0%
46%
36%
18%
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.[ 1]
Herb Conaway (not declared)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Herb Conaway (D)
$222,474
$77,847
$182,041
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 11]
Linda McMahon, registered nurse (no relation to Education Secretary Linda McMahon ) [ 12] 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.[ 1]
Publicly expressed interest [ edit ]
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Chris Smith (R)
$60,202
$59,938
$364,329
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 14]
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.[ 1]
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Josh Gottheimer (D)
$258,253
$9,681,037
$11,289,709
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 15]
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard (R)
$0
$1,225
$690
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 15]
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.[ 1]
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Frank Pallone (D)
$398,700
$293,056
$3,177,555
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 18]
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.[ 1]
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Tom Kean Jr. (R)
$970,532
$232,921
$785,898
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 19]
Announcement pending [ edit ] Rebecca Bennett
U.S. representatives Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Rebecca Bennett (D)
$426,718
$54,016
$372,703
Greg Vartan (D)
$101,269
$44,818
$84,561
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 19]
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.[ 1]
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Rob Menendez (D)
$150,496
$111,662
$315,519
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 31]
Third-party and independent candidates [ edit ] Richard Barilla (Independent), teacher[ 32] 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.
Nellie Pou (not declared)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Nellie Pou (D)
$351,113
$86,492
$417,096
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 35]
Billy Prempeh, sales consultant and nominee for this district in 2020 , 2022 , and 2024 [ 36] 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.[ 1]
LaMonica McIver (not declared)
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
LaMonica McIver (D)
$65,143
$87,736
$140,620
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 38]
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 is Democrat Mikie Sherrill , who was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2024.[ 1] Governor of New Jersey in the 2025 election .[ 39] [ 40]
Publicly expressed interest [ edit ] Rosy Bagolie , state assemblymember from the 27th district (2024–present)[ 44] John Bartlett, Passaic County commissioner and candidate for this district in 2018 [ 44]
Alixon Collazos-Gill , state assemblymember from the 27th district (2024–present)[ 44] Sheena Collum, mayor of South Orange and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey in 2025 [ 44]
Chris Durkin, Essex County clerk[ 44]
Brendan Gill, Essex County commissioner and husband of state assemblymember Alixon Collazos-Gill [ 44]
Garnet Hall , state assemblymember from the 28th district (2024–present)[ 44] George Helmy , former U.S. senator from New Jersey (2024)[ 44] John McKeon , state senator , state assemblymember from the 27th district (2024–present)[ 44] Jack Miller, formmer communications director for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management [ 42]
Carmen Morales , state assemblymember from the 34th district (2024–present)[ 44] Matthew Platkin , Attorney General of New Jersey (2022–present)[ 44] Mikie Sherrill , incumbent U.S. representative (currently running for governor in 2025 ) Michael Venezia , state assemblymember from the 34th district (2024–present)[ 44] Tahesha Way , Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey (2023–present) and New Jersey Secretary of State (2018–present)[ 44]
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Mikie Sherrill (D)
$21,554
$178,461
$27,158
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 45]
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.[ 1]
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D)
$95,883
$64,484
$70,777
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 48]
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