2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
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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.[1]
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November 3, 2026
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District 1
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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.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Donald Norcross, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Withdrawn
- Lonnie Affrime, cannabis dispensary owner[4]
Endorsements
Donald Norcross
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[5]
- Political parties
- Gloucester County Democratic Committee[6]
- Labor unions
- 32BJ SEIU[7]
- American Federation of Government Employees[8]
- Communications Workers of America District 1[9]
- Hotel and Gaming Trades Council[10]
- National Education Association[11]
- SEIU New Jersey State Council[12]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Donald Norcross (D) | $1,433,558 | $965,685 | $2,175,361 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[18] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donald Norcross (incumbent) | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Republican primary
Nominee
Endorsements
Damon Galdo
- Political parties
- Gloucester County Republican Organization[20]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Damon Galdo (R) | $4,256 | $1,062 | $3,262 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[18] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Damon Galdo | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Third party and independent candidates
Withdrawn
- Austin Johnson (For the People), janitor and independent candidate for this seat in 2024[21][22]
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[25] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[26] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[28] | Safe D | October 11, 2025 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Donald Norcross (D) | $1,433,558 | $965,685 | $2,175,361 |
| Damon Galdo (R) | $4,256 | $1,063 | $3,262 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Donald Norcross (incumbent) | ||||
| Republican | Damon Galdo | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 2
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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.[2]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Jeff Van Drew, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Endorsements
Jeff Van Drew
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[30]
- Political parties
- Cumberland County Republican Organization[31]
- Gloucester County Republican Organization[20]
- Salem County Republican Organization[31]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jeff Van Drew (R) | $1,701,892 | $1,071,272 | $1,393,050 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[32] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jeff Van Drew (incumbent) | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Democratic primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Bill Finn, teacher[37]
Endorsements
Tim Alexander
- Labor unions
- UNITE HERE Local 54[38]
- Political parties
- Atlantic County Democratic Committee[39]
- Cumberland County Democratic Committee[40]
- Ocean County Democratic Committee[41]
- Salem County Democratic Committee[42]
- Organizations
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Reese and Winder)[15]
Zack Mullock
- State legislators
- James Beach, state senator from the 6th district (2009–present)[43]
- Vince Mazzeo, former state assemblymember from the 2nd district (2014–2022)[44]
- Maureen Rowan, state assemblymember from the 2nd district (2026–present)[39]
- Individuals
- Amy Kennedy, mental health advocate and nominee for this seat in 2020[43]
- Political parties
- Cape May County Democratic Committee[45]
Terri Reese
- Organizations
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Alexander and Winder)[15]
Bayly Winder
- Executive branch officials
- Samantha Power, former United States ambassador to the United Nations (2013–2017) and former Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (2021–2025)[46]
- Statewide officials
- Douglas Fisher, former New Jersey secretary of agriculture (2009–2023)[47]
- State legislators
- Edward Salmon, former state assemblymember from the 1st district (1988–1991)[48]
- Organizations
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Alexander and Reese)[15]
- New Jersey Citizen Action PAC[49]
Declined to endorse
- Political parties
- Gloucester County Democratic Committee[6]
County convention results
County convention results
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| Candidate | First ballot | Second ballot | |||||||||||||||||
| Votes | % | Votes | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Tim Alexander | 93 | 47.0% | 101 | 51.5% | |||||||||||||||
| Bayly Winder | 84 | 42.4% | 95 | 48.5% | |||||||||||||||
| Zack Mullock | 19 | 9.6% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Terri Reese | 2 | 1.0% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Total ballots | 198 ballots | 196 ballots | |||||||||||||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Zack Mullock | 15 | 42.9 | |
| Democratic | Tim Alexander | 18 | 51.4 | |
| Democratic | Terri Reese | 1 | 2.9 | |
| Democratic | Bayly Winder | 1 | 2.9 | |
| Democratic | Bill Finn | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 35 | 100.0 | ||
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tim Alexander (D) | $80,691 | $73,923 | $6,768 |
| Zack Mullock (D) | $305,148 | $177,096 | $128,052 |
| Terri Reese (D) | $14,103 | $10,836 | $1,574 |
| Bayly Winder (D) | $731,388 | $585,191 | $146,196 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[32] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Zack Mullock | 16,838 | 39.7 | |
| Democratic | Tim Alexander | 11,731 | 27.6 | |
| Democratic | Bayly Winder | 9,337 | 22.0 | |
| Democratic | Terri Reese | 4,544 | 10.7 | |
| Total votes | 42,450 | 93.3 | ||
Third party and independent candidates
Filed paperwork
- Ramon Mora Jr. (Independent)[21]
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Zack Mullock (D)
- U.S. representatives
- Donald Norcross, NJ-01 (2014–present)[50]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[25] | Solid R | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[26] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe R | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[28] | Likely R | March 12, 2026 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jeff Van Drew (R) | $1,701,892 | $1,071,272 | $1,393,050 |
| Zack Mullock (D) | $305,148 | $177,096 | $128,052 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Polling
Hypothetical polling
Jeff Van Drew vs. generic Democrat
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Jeff Van Drew (R) |
Generic Democrat |
Undecided |
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| Public Policy Polling (D)[51] | May 21–22, 2025 | 505 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 46% | 36% | 18% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Jeff Van Drew (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Zack Mullock | ||||
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District 3
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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.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Herb Conaway, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Withdrawn
- Shawn Scott, U.S. Marine Corps veteran[4]
Endorsements
Herb Conaway
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[5]
- Political parties
- Burlington County Democratic Committee[52]
- Monmouth County Democratic Committee[53]
- Labor unions
- 32BJ SEIU[7]
- American Federation of Government Employees[8]
- SEIU New Jersey State Council[12]
- Communications Workers of America District 1[9]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Herb Conaway (D) | $815,435 | $468,146 | $384,703 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[56] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Herb Conaway (incumbent) | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Michael McGuire, U.S. Marine Corps veteran[57]
Eliminated in primary
- Justin Barbera, contractor, independent candidate for this district in 2024, and candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2025[58]
- Jason Cullen, sales professional, independent candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2009, and Libertarian nominee for the 4th district in 2022[59]
Withdrawn
- Linda McMahon, registered nurse (no relation to Education Secretary Linda McMahon)[59]
Endorsements
Justin Barbera
- State legislators
- Edward Durr, former state senator from the 3rd district (2022–2024)[44]
Jason Cullen
- Political parties
- Burlington County Republican Organization[60]
Michael McGuire
- U.S. representatives
- Barry Goldwater Jr., former CA-20 (1975–1983) and son of Barry Goldwater[61]
- Political parties
- Mercer County Republican Organization[62]
- Monmouth County Republican Organization[63]
- Organizations
County convention results
County convention results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jason Cullen | 45 | 60.0 | |
| Republican | Michael McGuire | 25 | 33.3 | |
| Republican | Justin Barbera | 5 | 6.7 | |
| Total votes | 75 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Michael McGuire | 58 | 78.4 | |
| Republican | Jason Cullen | 16 | 21.6 | |
| Total votes | 74 | 100.0 | ||
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jason Cullen (R) | $72,488 | $67,877 | $4,611 |
| Michael McGuire (R) | $70,515 | $66,692 | $3,822 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[56] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Michael McGuire | 14,466 | 58.0 | |
| Republican | Jason Cullen | 6,077 | 24.3 | |
| Republican | Justin Barbera | 4,419 | 17.7 | |
| Total votes | 24,962 | 100.0 | ||
Third party and independent candidates
Filed paperwork
- Ryan Michael Kelly (Affordability, Accountability, People), public servant[21]
- Steven Welzer (Green Party), journalist and Green Party nominee for LD-14 in 2025[21]
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[25] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[26] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[28] | Safe D | October 11, 2025 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Herb Conaway (D) | $815,436 | $468,146 | $384,703 |
| Michael McGuire (R) | $70,515 | $66,693 | $3,822 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Herb Conaway (incumbent) | ||||
| Republican | Michael McGuire | ||||
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District 4
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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.[2]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Chris Smith, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Withdrawn
- Rob Canfield, real estate agent and candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2025[4]
Endorsements
Chris Smith
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[65]
- Labor unions
- Political parties
- Monmouth County Republican Organization[63]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Chris Smith (R) | $526,047 | $443,489 | $446,623 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[67] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Chris Smith (incumbent) | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Rachel Peace, business owner[68]
Eliminated in primary
- John Blake, IT professional[69]
Withdrawn
- Keith Doll, nurse[68]
- Bob English, activist[37]
- Julie Flynn, Rutgers University professor (endorsed Peace)[37]
- Peter Linardakis, Rutgers Law School student[37]
Endorsements
Rachel Peace
- Political parties
- Monmouth County Democratic Committee[53]
- Ocean County Democratic Committee[41]
- Individuals
- Julie Flynn, Rutgers University professor and former candidate for this district[37]
- Organizations
County convention results
County convention results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Rachel Peace | 40 | 34.5 | |
| Democratic | Julie Flynn | 32 | 27.6 | |
| Democratic | John Blake | 31 | 26.7 | |
| Democratic | Bob English | 13 | 11.2 | |
| Total votes | 116 | 100.0 | ||
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| John Blake (D) | $5,421 | $0 | $6,646 |
| Rachel Peace (D) | $23,573 | $17,715 | $5,858 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[67] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Rachel Peace | 20,055 | 72.6 | |
| Democratic | John Blake | 7,551 | 27.4 | |
| Total votes | 27,606 | 100.0 | ||
Independents
Filed paperwork
- Kevin Cupples, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024[70]
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[25] | Solid R | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[26] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe R | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[28] | Safe R | October 11, 2025 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Chris Smith (R) | $526,048 | $443,489 | $446,623 |
| Rachel Peace (D) | $23,574 | $17,715 | $5,859 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Chris Smith (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Rachel Peace | ||||
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District 5
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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.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Josh Gottheimer, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Endorsements
Josh Gottheimer
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[5]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of Government Employees[8]
- SEIU New Jersey State Council[12]
- Organizations
- AIPAC[13]
- Democrats for Education Reform[71]
- Democratic Majority for Israel[14]
- Gun Sense Voter[15]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[55]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[72]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[17]
- Political parties
- Passaic County Democratic Committee[73]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Josh Gottheimer (D) | $3,468,842 | $12,628,177 | $11,553,157 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[74] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Josh Gottheimer (incumbent) | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Sean Kirrane, corporate consultant[75]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Sean Kirrane
- Political parties
- Bergen County Republican Organization[78]
- Passaic County Republican Party[79]
County convention results
County convention results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Sean Kirrane | 155 | 85.6 | |
| Republican | Sandy Gajapathy | 26 | 14.4 | |
| Total votes | 181 | 100.0 | ||
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Sean Kirrane (R) | $40,420 | $34,848 | $5,571 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[74] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sean Kirrane | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Third party and independent candidates
Filed paperwork
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[25] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[26] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | March 26, 2026 |
| Race to the WH[28] | Safe D | April 28, 2026 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Josh Gottheimer (D) | $3,468,842 | $12,628,178 | $11,553,158 |
| Sean Kirrane (R) | $40,420 | $34,848 | $5,572 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Josh Gottheimer (incumbent) | ||||
| Republican | Sean Kirrane | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 6
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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.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Frank Pallone, incumbent U.S. representative[80]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Katie Bansil
- Organizations
- Gen-Z for Change[82]
- Progressive Victory[83]
- Track AIPAC (co-endorsement with Hsu)[84]
John Hsu
- Organizations
- Council on American–Islamic Relations Action[85]
- Emgage Action[86]
- Our Revolution New Jersey[87]
- Track AIPAC (co-endorsement with Bansil)[84]
Frank Pallone
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[5]
- Political parties
- Middlesex County Democratic Organization[88]
- Monmouth County Democratic Committee[53]
- Labor unions
- 32BJ SEIU[7]
- American Federation of Government Employees[8]
- SEIU New Jersey State Council[12]
- Communications Workers of America District 1[9]
- National Education Association[11]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Katie Bansil (D) | $41,549 | $39,293 | $3,909 |
| John Hsu (D) | $104,258 | $54,924 | $49,408 |
| Frank Pallone (D) | $2,031,593 | $1,755,602 | $3,347,900 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[89] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Frank Pallone (incumbent) | 31,220 | 66.2 | |
| Democratic | John Hsu | 12,328 | 26.1 | |
| Democratic | Katie Bansil | 3,599 | 7.6 | |
| Total votes | 47,147 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Hillary Herzig, civil servant[90]
Endorsements
Hillary Herzig
- Political parties
- Middlesex County Republican Organization[91]
- Monmouth County Republican Organization[63]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Hillary Herzig (R) | $4,982 | $3,286 | $1,696 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[89] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hillary Herzig | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Third-party and Independent candidates
Filed paperwork
- Sidney Johnson[92]
Withdrawn
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[25] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[26] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[28] | Safe D | October 11, 2025 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Frank Pallone (D) | $2,031,593 | $1,755,603 | $3,347,901 |
| Hillary Herzig (R) | $4,983 | $3,287 | $1,696 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Pallone (incumbent) | ||||
| Republican | Hillary Herzig | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 7
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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.[2] As of June 13, 2026, Kean has not appeared in Congress nor been seen in public for 100 days. His whereabouts are unknown and he is reportedly recovering from an undisclosed medical condition. His campaign continues.[94]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Thomas Kean Jr., incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Endorsements
Tom Kean Jr.
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[95]
- U.S. representatives
- Mike Johnson, speaker of the House (2023–present) from LA-04 (2017–present)[61]
- Statewide officials
- Chris Christie, former governor of New Jersey (2010–2018)[96]
- Organizations
- Americans for Tax Reform[66]
- Log Cabin Republicans[97]
- National Republican Congressional Committee[98]
- Republican Jewish Coalition[99]
- Political parties
- Hunterdon County Republican Organization[100]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tom Kean Jr. (R) | $4,542,249 | $1,199,845 | $3,390,690 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[101] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Kean Jr. (incumbent) | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Rebecca Bennett, healthcare executive and former United States Navy aviator[102]
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Roth, former chief of staff for the Small Business Administration[103]
- Tina Shah, former senior advisor to the U.S. Surgeon General[104]
- Brian Varela, former chair of the New Jersey Forward Party and candidate for the 8th district in 2022[105]
Withdrawn
- Beth Adubato, professor and daughter of former basketball coach Richie Adubato[106]
- Vale Mendoza, attorney[107]
- Megan O'Rourke, former climate change advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (endorsed Bennett)[108][106]
- Sara Sooy, Somerset County commissioner (endorsed Bennett)[109]
- Greg Vartan, former Summit common councilmember (2019–2024)[b] and candidate for this district in 2024 (endorsed Bennett)[110][111]
Declined
- Tom Malinowski, former chair of the Hunterdon County Democratic Party (2024–2025) and former U.S. representative (2019–2023)[112] (ran in the 11th district)[113]
Endorsements
Rebecca Bennett
- Executive branch officials
- Patrick Murphy, former United States Under Secretary of the Army (2016–2017)[114]
- Maura Sullivan, former assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs (2015)[115]
- U.S. representatives
- Jason Crow, CO-06 (2019–present)[116]
- Chris Deluzio, PA-17 (2023–present)[61]
- Seth Moulton, MA-06 (2015–present)[116]
- Max Rose, former NY-11 (2019–2021)[117]
- Pat Ryan, NY-18 (2022–present)[118]
- State legislators
- Linda S. Carter, state assemblymember from the 22nd district (2018–present)[119]
- Joseph Cryan, state senator from the 20th district (2018–present)[120]
- Mitchelle Drulis, state assemblymember from the 16th district (2024–present)[121]
- James J. Kennedy, state assemblymember from the 22nd district (2016–present)[119]
- Nicholas Scutari, president of the New Jersey Senate (2022–present) from the 22nd district (2004–present)[119]
- Anthony Verrelli, state assemblymember from the 15th district (2018–present)[121]
- Local officials
- Jordan Glatt, former mayor of Summit (2003–2011)[122]
- Sara Sooy, Somerset County commissioner and former candidate for this district[109]
- 10 other mayors[121][119]
- 12 county commissioners[123][119]
- Party officials
- 2 Democratic municipal chairs[121]
- Political parties
- Hunterdon County Democratic Committee[124]
- Morris County Democratic Committee[125]
- Somerset County Democratic Committee[126]
- Westfield Democratic Committee[127]
- Union County Democratic Committee[128]
- Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America District 1[9]
- New Jersey Firefighters' Mutual Benevolent Association[129]
- Organizations
- College Democrats of New Jersey[130]
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Roth, Shah, and Varela)[15]
- J Street PAC[131]
- Serve America[132]
- Vote Mama[133]
- VoteVets[117]
Michael Roth
- Executive branch officials
- Don Graves, former deputy secretary of commerce (2021–2025)[134]
- Bharat Ramamurti, former deputy director of the National Economic Council (2021–2023)[134]
- U.S. representatives
- Earl Pomeroy, former ND-AL (1993–2011)[134]
- Local officials
- Political parties
- Organizations
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Bennett, Shah, and Varela)[15]
- 5 Indivisible chapters[137]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[72]
Tina Shah
- U.S. representatives
- Ami Bera, CA-06 (2013–present)[138]
- Judy Chu, CA-28 (2009–present)[138]
- Dave Min, CA-47 (2025–present)[139]
- Sharice Davids, KS-03 (2019–present)[140]
- Kim Schrier, WA-08 (2019–present)[141]
- Eric Sorensen, IL-17 (2023–present)[141]
- Marilyn Strickland, WA-10 (2021–present)[142]
- Suhas Subramanyam, VA-10 (2025–present)[141]
- Organizations
- 314 Action[143]
- AAPI Victory Fund[144]
- American College of Physicians[138]
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists[138]
- American Federation of Government Employees Local 1012[145] (previously endorsed O'Rourke)[146]
- ASPIRE PAC[142]
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Bennett, Roth, and Varela)[15]
Brian Varela
- Executive branch officials
- Tom Perez, former secretary of labor (2013–2017)[147]
- State legislators
- Marisa Sweeney, state assemblymember from the 25th district[148]
- Stephen Sweeney, former president of the New Jersey Senate (2010–2022) from the 3rd district (2002–2022)[149]
- Local officials
- Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark (2014–present)[150]
- Party officials
- 12 Democratic municipal chairs[148][151][152][153]
- Andrew Yang, chair of the Forward Party (2022–present) and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate[154]
- Individuals
- Patricia Campos-Medina, executive director of The Worker Institute at the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University and candidate in the 2024 United States Senate election in New Jersey[155]
- Political Parties
- Forward Party[156]
- Sussex County Democratic Committee[153]
- Warren County Democratic Committee[157] (previously endorsed O'Rourke)[158]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Council on American–Islamic Relations Action[160]
- Emgage Action[86]
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Bennett, Roth, and Shah)[15]
- Latino Victory Fund[161]
- Make the Road Action NJ[162]
- New American Leaders Action Fund[160]
- Our Revolution New Jersey[160]
- Peace Action[163]
- Progressive Democrats of America[164]
- UnidosUS Action Fund[160]
Megan O'Rourke (withdrawn)
- U.S. representatives
- Rush Holt Jr., former NJ-12 (1999–2015)[165]
- Ro Khanna, CA-17 (2017–present)[166]
- Chellie Pingree, ME-01 (2009–present)[165]
- Political parties
Warren County Democratic Committee[158] (switched endorsement to Varela after O'Rourke withdrew)[157]
- Labor unions
American Federation of Government Employees Local 1012(switched endorsement to Shah after O'Rourke withdrew)[146]- American Federation of Government Employees Local 3403[167]
- New Jersey State Council of Machinists[146]
County convention results
County convention results
| Hunterdon County Democratic convention[124] | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | First ballot | Second ballot | |||||||||||||||||
| Votes | % | Votes | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Rebecca Bennett | 55 | 29.4% | 94 | 55.3% | |||||||||||||||
| Brian Varela | 47 | 25.1% | 76 | 44.7% | |||||||||||||||
| Michael Roth | 42 | 22.5% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Megan O’Rourke | 39 | 20.9% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Tina Shah | 4 | 2.1% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Total ballots | 187 ballots | 170 ballots | |||||||||||||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Varela | 84 | 51.9 | |
| Democratic | Rebecca Bennett | 53 | 32.7 | |
| Democratic | Megan O’Rourke | 13 | 8.0 | |
| Democratic | Michael Roth | 7 | 4.3 | |
| Democratic | Tina Shah | 3 | 1.9 | |
| Democratic | No Candidate | 2 | 1.2 | |
| Total votes | 162 | 100.0 | ||
| Union County Democratic convention[128] | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | First ballot | Second ballot | |||||||||||||||||
| Votes | % | Votes | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Rebecca Bennett | 6 | 50.0% | 8 | 66.7% | |||||||||||||||
| Tina Shah | 4 | 33.3% | 4 | 33.3% | |||||||||||||||
| Brian Varela | 2 | 16.7% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Beth Adubato | 0 | 0.0% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Megan O’Rourke | 0 | 0.0% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Michael Roth | 0 | 0.0% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Total ballots | 12 ballots | ||||||||||||||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rebecca Bennett | 80 | 54.1 | |
| Democratic | Brian Varela | 29 | 19.6 | |
| Democratic | Michael Roth | 25 | 16.9 | |
| Democratic | Megan O’Rourke | 12 | 8.1 | |
| Democratic | Tina Shah | 2 | 1.4 | |
| Total votes | 148 | 100.0 | ||
| Warren County Democratic convention[158] | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | First ballot | Second ballot | |||||||||||||||||
| Votes | % | Votes | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Megan O’Rourke | 42 | 32.8% | 65 | 52.4% | |||||||||||||||
| Brian Varela | 38 | 29.7% | 59 | 47.6% | |||||||||||||||
| Rebecca Bennett | 31 | 24.2% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Tina Shah | 11 | 8.6% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Beth Adubato | 0 | 0.0% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Michael Roth | 0 | 0.0% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Total ballots | 128 ballots | 124 ballots | |||||||||||||||||
| Morris County Democratic convention[125] | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | First ballot | Second ballot | |||||||||||||||||
| Votes | % | Votes | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Rebecca Bennett | 42 | 32.8% | 65 | 52.4% | |||||||||||||||
| Michael Roth | 38 | 29.7% | 59 | 47.6% | |||||||||||||||
| Brian Varela | 31 | 24.2% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Megan O’Rourke | 11 | 8.6% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Tina Shah | 6 | 4.7% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Beth Adubato | 0 | 0.0% | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||||
| Total ballots | 128 ballots | 124 ballots | |||||||||||||||||
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Beth Adubato (D) | $167,476 | $164,833 | $2,642 |
| Rebecca Bennett (D) | $2,944,137 | $2,180,069 | $764,068 |
| Michael Roth (D) | $1,231,819 | $546,416 | $685,402 |
| Tina Shah (D) | $2,148,461 | $1,541,109 | $607,351 |
| Sara Sooy (D) | $54,490 | $54,490 | $0 |
| Brian Varela (D) | $1,961,309[c] | $1,602,817 | $358,492 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[101] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Rebecca Bennett |
Michael Roth |
Tina Shah |
Brian Varela |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavern Research[168] | May 31 – June 1, 2026 | 479 (LV) | ± 5.4% | 32% | 12% | 16% | 15% | 1% | 24% |
| StimSight Research[169][A] | May 17–20, 2026 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 31% | 15% | 16% | 17% | – | 21% |
| 36%[d] | 19% | 19% | 20% | – | 6% | ||||
| Impact Research (D)[170][B] | May 11–13, 2026 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 36% | 13% | 15% | 12% | – | 22% |
| GQR (D)[171][C] | May 3–6, 2026 | 402 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 26% | 7% | 23% | 10% | – | 34% |
| GQR (D)[172][C] | February 22–25, 2026 | 403 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 10% | 3% | 8% | 4% | 5%[e] | 64% |
Debates and forums
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Participants | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn | |||||||||||||
| Bennett | Roth | Shah | Varela | ||||||||||
| 1 | May 11, 2026 | League of Women Voters of Somerset and Hunterdon Counties | Carol Harvey | YouTube | P | P | P | P | |||||
| 2 | May 12, 2026 | New Jersey Globe and Rider University | David Wildstein | YouTube | P | P | P | P | |||||
| 3 | May 30, 2026 | League of Conservation Voters | Elie Honig | YouTube | P | P | P | P | |||||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rebecca Bennett | 25,921 | 45.5 | |
| Democratic | Tina Shah | 11,397 | 20.0 | |
| Democratic | Brian Varela | 10,769 | 18.9 | |
| Democratic | Michael Roth | 8,924 | 15.7 | |
| Total votes | 57,011 | 100.0 | ||
Third-party and independent candidates
Filed paperwork
- Lana Leguía (Libertarian Party), political organizer[21]
- Seamus Patrick O’Toole (Stop Israel's Genocide)[21][174]
Withdrawn
- Randall Terry, author, perennial candidate, and Constitution Party nominee for president in 2024[21][175]
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Rebecca Bennett
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present), former NJ-11 (2019–2025)[176]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Declined to endorse
- Labor unions
- New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council[24]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[25] | Tossup | November 18, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[26] | Tilt D (flip) | June 11, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Tossup | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[28] | Tilt D (flip) | May 22, 2026 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Thomas Kean Jr. (R) | $4,542,250 | $1,199,846 | $3,390,691 |
| Rebecca Bennett (D) | $2,944,138 | $2,180,070 | $764,068 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Polling
Tom Kean Jr. vs. Rebecca Bennett
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas Kean Jr. (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Rebecca Bennett | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 8
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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.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Rob Menendez, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
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 2025[183]
Endorsements
Mussab Ali
Rob Menendez
- U.S. senators
- Andy Kim, New Jersey (2024–present)[186]
- U.S. representatives
- Linda Sánchez, CA-38 (2003–present)[187]
- LaMonica McIver, NJ-10 (2024–present)[188]
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, NJ-12 (2015–present)[188]
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[5]
- State legislators
- Brian Stack, state senator from the 33rd district (2008–present) and mayor of Union City (2000–present)[189]
- Larry Wainstein, state assemblymember from the 33rd district (2025–present)[190]
- Local officials
- Albio Sires, mayor of West New York (1995–2006, 2023–present)[189]
- Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark (2014–present)[191]
- Emily Jabbour, mayor of Hoboken (2026–present)[192]
- 5 other mayors[189]
- Political parties
- Essex County Democratic Committee[193]
- Hudson County Democratic Organization[189]
- Union County Democratic Committee[194]
- Labor unions
- 32BJ SEIU[7]
- American Federation of Government Employees[8]
- Communications Workers of America District 1[9]
- Hotel and Gaming Trades Council[195]
- LiUNA[196]
- National Education Association[11]
- SEIU New Jersey State Council[12]
- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters[197]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mussab Ali (D) | $226,776 | $186,914 | $39,861 |
| Rob Menendez (D) | $1,550,177 | $1,078,528 | $748,335 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[200] | |||
Polling
Results
Menendez
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Ali
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 80–90%
Ties
- 40–50%
- 50%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rob Menendez (incumbent) | 27,761 | 68.9 | |
| Democratic | Mussab Ali | 12,539 | 31.1 | |
| Total votes | 40,300 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
No candidates successfully submitted paperwork by March 23, 2026 to appear on the ballot for the Republican primary.[202]
Third-party and Independent candidates
Declared
- Aristotle Eliopoulos (Independent), teacher[203]
- Craig Honts (Socialist Workers Party), nominee for Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey in 2025[21]
- Da’Shone Hughey (We The People)[21]
Withdrawn
- Richard Barilla (Independent), teacher[21]
Endorsements
Aristotle Eliopoulos
- Party officials
- 3 Republican county chairs[203]
Richard Barilla (withdrawn)
- Political parties
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of April 14, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Richard Barilla (I) | $5,600 | $3,748 | $1,851 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[200] | |||
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[25] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[26] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[28] | Safe D | October 11, 2025 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Rob Menendez (D) | $1,550,178 | $1,078,528 | $748,335 |
| Aristotle Eliopoulos (I) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rob Menendez (incumbent) | ||||
| Independent | Aristotle Eliopoulos | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 9
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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.
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Nellie Pou, incumbent U.S. Representative[205]
Declined
- Andre Sayegh, mayor of Paterson (2018–present) and candidate for this district in 2024 (running for re-election)[206]
Endorsements
Nellie Pou
- State officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present) and former NJ-11 (2019–2025)[207]
- U.S. representatives
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz, FL-25 (2005–present)[207]
- State legislators
- Alixon Collazos-Gill, state assemblymember from the 27th district (2024–present)[207]
- Local officials
- Brendan Gill, Essex County commissioner[207]
- Party officials
- 24 municipal chairs[208]
- Labor unions
- 32BJ SEIU[7]
- American Federation of Government Employees[8]
- Communications Workers of America District 1[9]
- SEIU New Jersey State Council[12]
- Organizations
- Congressional Black Caucus[209]
- Democrats for Education Reform[71]
- Elect Democratic Women[210]
- EMILY's List[211]
- End Citizens United[212]
- Giffords[213]
- Gun Sense Voter[15]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[55]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[72]
- Latino Victory[214]
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[54]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[17]
- Reproductive Freedom for All[215]
- Political parties
- Hudson County Democratic Committee[216]
- Passaic County Democratic Committee[73]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Nellie Pou (D) | $2,327,473 | $970,112 | $1,509,835 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[217] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nellie Pou (incumbent) | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Tiffany Burress, attorney and wife of former NFL player Plaxico Burress[219]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Tiffany Burress
Rosie Pino
- Individuals
- Frank Pallotta, former investment banker and Republican candidate for NJ-05 in 2020[222]
- Political parties
- Bergen County Republican Organization[78]
- Kearny Republican Committee[223]
- Organizations
County convention results
County convention results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rosie Pino | 91 | 57.2 | |
| Republican | Tiffany Burress | 68 | 42.8 | |
| Total votes | 159 | 100.0 | ||
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tiffany Burress (R) | $97,008 | $86,414 | $10,594 |
| Rosie Pino (R) | $367,495 | $338,883 | $33,611 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[217] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rosie Pino | 6,711 | 51.3 | |
| Republican | Tiffany Burress | 6,366 | 48.7 | |
| Total votes | 13,039 | 100.0 | ||
Third-party and independent candidates
Filed paperwork
- Terrisa Bukovinac (Save Our Babies), former president of Democrats for Life of America and candidate for the 2024 United States presidential election[21]
Withdrawn
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Rosie Pino (R)
- Organizations
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[25] | Likely D | April 7, 2026 |
| Inside Elections[26] | Lean D | June 11, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Lean D | June 3, 2026 |
| Race to the WH[28] | Likely D | May 13, 2026 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 19, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Nellie Pou (D) | $2,327,473 | $970,112 | $1,509,835 |
| Rosie Pino (R) | $389,453 | $355,842 | $33,611 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nellie Pou (incumbent) | ||||
| Republican | Rosie Pino | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 10
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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.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- LaMonica McIver, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Eliminated in primary
- Lawrence Poster, managing director at Catalyx Group[4]
Endorsements
LaMonica McIver
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[5]
- State legislators
- Teresa Ruiz, majority leader of the New Jersey Senate (2022–present) from the 29th district (2008–present)[227]
- Local officials
- Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark (2014–present)[227]
- James Solomon, Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey (2026–present)[227]
- Individuals
- Lawrence Hamm, activist[227]
- Labor unions
- 32BJ SEIU[7]
- American Federation of Government Employees[8]
- Communications Workers of America District 1[9]
- Rutgers AAUP–AFT[228]
- SEIU New Jersey State Council[12]
- Political parties
- Essex County Democratic Committee[193]
- Hudson County Democratic Committee[216]
- New Jersey Working Families Party[229]
- Union County Democratic Committee[194]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| LaMonica McIver (D) | $1,798,118 | $1,373,520 | $587,809 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[230] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | LaMonica McIver (incumbent) | 36,343 | 84.6 | |
| Democratic | Lawrence Poster | 6,598 | 15.4 | |
| Total votes | 42,941 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Carmen Bucco (R) | $2,270 | $403 | $1,867 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[230] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carmen Bucco | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Third-party and Independent candidates
Formed exploratory committee
- Jon Serrano, college student and Green Party nominee for this district in 2024[232]
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Declined to endorse
- Labor unions
- New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council[24]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[25] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[26] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[28] | Safe D | October 11, 2025 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| LaMonica McIver (D) | $1,798,118 | $1,373,521 | $587,810 |
| Carmen Bucco (R) | $2,270 | $403 | $1,867 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | LaMonica McIver (incumbent) | ||||
| Republican | Carmen Bucco | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 11
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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.[2] The seat became vacant on November 20, 2025, after Sherrill won the 2025 election for governor of New Jersey.[233][234] 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.[235]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Analilia Mejia, incumbent U.S. representative (2026–present)[236]
Eliminated in primary
- Donald Cresitello, former mayor of Morristown (1977–1981, 2006–2010), candidate for U.S. Senate in 1982 and 2008, and disqualified candidate for this district in the April special election[4]
- Joseph Lewis, tech engineer[237]
- Justin Strickland, Chatham Borough councilmember and candidate for this district in the April special election[237]
Declined
- Rosy Bagolie, state assemblymember from the 27th district (2024–present)[238]
- Zach Beecher, U.S. Army veteran, venture capitalist, and candidate for this district in the April special election[239]
- J-L Cauvin, attorney, comedian, and candidate for this district in the April special election[239] (endorsed Mejia)
- Cammie Croft, nonprofit executive, former White House deputy new media director, and candidate for this district in the April special election[239] (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 2023, and candidate for this district in the April special election (endorsed Mejia)[240]
- 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)[241][242]
- 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[243]
- Anna Lee Williams, corporate social responsibility manager and candidate for this district in the April special election[239] (endorsed Mejia)
Endorsements
Analilia Mejia
- U.S. senators
- Cory Booker, New Jersey (2013–present)[244]
- Andy Kim, New Jersey (2024–present)[244]
- U.S. representatives
- Donald Norcross, NJ-01 (2014–present)[245]
- Herb Conaway, NJ-03 (2025–present)[245]
- Frank Pallone, NJ-06 (1988–present)[245]
- Rob Menendez, NJ-08 (2023–present)[246]
- Nellie Pou, NJ-09 (2025–present)[245]
- LaMonica McIver, NJ-10 (2024–present)[246]
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, NJ-12 (2015–present)[246]
- Tom Malinowski, former chair of the Hunterdon County Democratic Party (2024–2025), former NJ-07 (2019–2023), and candidate for this district in the April special election[247]
- Party officials
- LeRoy J. Jones Jr., chair of the New Jersey Democratic Party (2021–present)[248]
- Political parties
- Essex County Democratic Committee[193]
- Morris County Democratic Committee[125]
- Passaic County Democratic Committee[73]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of Government Employees[8]
- International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers[249]
- New Jersey Education Association[250]
- SEIU New Jersey State Council[12]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Joseph Lewis (D) | $102,345 | $10,119 | $83,608 |
| Analilia Mejia (D) | $1,539,748 | $1,405,353 | $134,395 |
| Justin Strickland (D) | $88,756 | $87,568 | $1,187 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[254] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Analilia Mejia (incumbent) | 47,835 | 81.5 | |
| Democratic | Donald Cresitello | 4,097 | 7.0 | |
| Democratic | Justin Strickland | 3,606 | 6.1 | |
| Democratic | Joseph Lewis | 3,152 | 5.4 | |
| Total votes | 58,690 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Joe Hathaway, Randolph Township Council member, former mayor, and nominee in the April special election[255]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Joe Hathaway (R) | $624,231 | $618,881 | $5,349 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[254] | |||
Endorsements
Joe Hathaway
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Hathaway | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Third-party and independent candidates
Filed paperwork
- Alan Bond (Hope for Tomorrow), former money manager and candidate in the April special election[21]
- Russell Jenkins (One for All), candidate for NJ-10 in the 2024 special election[21]
- Vincent Matrisciano (Common Sense Independent), retired federal employee[21][256]
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Declined to endorse
- Labor unions
- New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council[24]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[25] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[26] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[28] | Safe D | February 6, 2026 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Analilia Mejia (D) | $1,539,749 | $1,405,353 | $134,395 |
| Joe Hathaway (R) | $624,232 | $618,882 | $5,350 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Analilia Mejia (incumbent) | ||||
| Republican | Joe Hathaway | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 12
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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.[2]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Adam Hamawy, surgeon[257]
Eliminated in primary
- Matt Adams, U.S. Army reserve officer and former Middlesex councilmember[258]
- Sue Altman, former state director for U.S. senator Andy Kim and nominee for the 7th district in 2024[259]
- Brad Cohen, mayor of East Brunswick[260]
- Kyle Little, fitness studio owner[261]
- Adrian Mapp, mayor of Plainfield[262]
- Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, state assemblymember from the 15th district (2018–present)[263]
- Shanel Robinson, Somerset County commissioner[264]
- Squire Servance, attorney[265]
- Sujit Singh, technology consultant[266]
- Jay Vaingankar, former U.S. Department of Energy special advisor[267]
- Sam Wang, professor[268]
Withdrawn
Declined
- Paula Sollami Covello, Mercer County clerk (endorsed Reynolds-Jackson)[272][273]
- Reed Gusciora, mayor of Trenton (2018–present) and nominee for the 4th district in 2000 (endorsed Reynolds-Jackson)[274][273]
- Tennille McCoy, state assemblymember from the 14th district (2024–present)[275]
- Andrew Zwicker, state senator from the 16th district (2022–present) and candidate for this district in 2014[276]
Endorsements
Sue Altman
- Executive branch officials
- Heather H. Howard, former associate director of the United States Domestic Policy Council during the Clinton Administration[277]
- U.S. senators
- Bill Bradley, New Jersey (1979–1997)[278]
- Robert Torricelli, New Jersey (1997–2003)[279]
- Statewide officials
- Jon Corzine, former governor of New Jersey (2006–2010)[278]
- Local officials
- Liz Lempert, deputy mayor of Princeton Township, New Jersey (2013–present)[277]
- Political parties
- Organizations
- College Democrats of New Jersey[130]
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Cohen, Hamawy, Little, Mapp, Robinson, Singh, Vaingankar, and Wang)[15]
- J Street PAC[281]
- NJ Citizen Action[280]
- Patriotic Millionaires[282]
Brad Cohen
- State legislators
- Patrick Diegnan, state senator from the 18th district (2016–present)[283]
- Linda Greenstein, state senator from the 14th district (2010–present)[284]
- Robert Karabinchak, state assemblyman from the 18th district (2016–present)[284]
- Sterley Stanley, state assemblyman from the 18th district (2021–present)[284]
- Individuals
- Julie Roginsky, founder of Lift Our Voices[285]
- Political parties
- Middlesex County Democratic Committee[88]
- Organizations
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Altman, Hamawy, Little, Mapp, Robinson, Singh, Vaingankar, and Wang)[15]
Adam Hamawy
- Executive branch officials
- Josh Paul, former director of congressional and public affairs for the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs[286]
- U.S. senators
- Tammy Duckworth, Illinois (2017–present)[287]
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) (Independent)[288]
- U.S. representatives
- Jamaal Bowman, former NY-16 (2021–2025)[289]
- Greg Casar, TX-35 (2023–present)[290]
- Maxwell Frost, FL-10 (2023–present)[290]
- Chuy Garcia, IL-04 (2019–present)[61]
- Pramila Jayapal, WA-07 (2017–present)[290]
- Ro Khanna, CA-17 (2017–present)[291]
- Summer Lee, PA-12 (2023–present)[61]
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NY-14 (2019–present)[292]
- Ilhan Omar, MN-05 (2019–present)[293]
- Delia Ramirez, IL-03 (2023–present)[294]
- Lateefah Simon, CA-12 (2025-present)[295]
- Rashida Tlaib, MI-12 (2019-present)[296]
- Jill Tokuda, HI-02 (2023–present)[297]
- Statewide officials
- Keith Ellison, attorney general of Minnesota (2019–present)[294]
- State legislators
- Sadaf Jaffer, former state assemblymember from the 16th district (2022–2024)[298]
- Chris Rabb, Pennsylvania state representative from the 200th district (2017–present)[286]
- Individuals
- Elijah Dixon, entrepreneur and former candidate for this seat[270]
- Hasan Piker, political commentator[299]
- Linda Sarsour, political activist[300]
- Labor Unions
- Organizations
- 314 Action[143]
- American Priorities[302]
- Christopher Street Project[303]
- Congressional Progressive Caucus[290]
- Council on American–Islamic Relations Action[304]
- Emgage Action[86]
- Hindus for Human Rights Action[305]
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Altman, Cohen, Little, Mapp, Robinson, Singh, Vaingankar, and Wang)[15]
- Jewish Voice for Peace Action[306]
- Justice Democrats[307]
- New American Leaders Action Fund[308]
- Our Revolution[309]
- PAL PAC[310]
- Progressive Change Campaign Committee[185]
- Progressive Democrats of America[164]
- Progressive Victory[289]
- Sunrise Movement[311]
- Track AIPAC[304]
- US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Action[312]
Kyle Little
- Organizations
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Altman, Cohen, Hamawy, Mapp, Robinson, Singh, Vaingankar, and Wang)[15]
Adrian Mapp
- State legislators
- Linda S. Carter, state assemblymember from the 22nd district (2018–present)[313]
- James J. Kennedy, state assemblymember from the 22nd district (2016–present)[313]
- Nicholas Scutari, president of the New Jersey Senate (2022–present) from the 22nd district (2004–present)[313]
- Local officials
- Political parties
- Union County Democratic Committee[194]
- Labor unions
- New Jersey Firefighters' Mutual Benevolent Association[314]
- Organizations
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Altman, Cohen, Hamawy, Little, Robinson, Singh, Vaingankar, and Wang)[15]
Shanel Robinson
- State legislators
- Joseph Danielsen, state assemblymember from the 17th district (2014–present)[315]
- Local officials
- Ray Heck, mayor of Millstone and former candidate for this district[37]
- 4 Somerset County commissioners[316]
- Organizations
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Altman, Cohen, Hamawy, Little, Mapp, Singh, Vaingankar, and Wang)[15]
- With Honor Fund[317]
- Political parties
- Franklin Township Democratic Committee[318]
- Somerset County Democratic Committee[319]
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
- State legislators
- Wayne DeAngelo, state assemblymember from the 14th district (2008–present)[273]
- Shirley Turner, president pro tempore of the New Jersey Senate (2002–2010, 2024–present) from the 15th district (1998–present)[273]
- Anthony Verrelli, state assemblymember from the 15th district (2018–present)[273]
- Local officials
- Dan Benson, Mercer County Executive (2024–present)[320]
- Reed Gusciora, mayor of Trenton (2018–present)[273]
- 4 Mercer County commissioners[273]
- 2 other mayors[273]
- Labor Unions
- Communications Workers of America District 1[9]
- Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters[321]
- Political parties
- Mercer County Democratic Committee[322]
Sujit Singh
- Organizations
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Altman, Cohen, Hamawy, Little, Mapp, Robinson, Vaingankar, and Wang)[15]
Jay Vaingankar
- Executive branch officials
- W. Michael Blumenthal, former United States Secretary of the Treasury (1977–1979)[61]
- Jennifer Granholm, former secretary of energy (2021–2025)[323]
- U.S. representatives
- Raja Krishnamoorthi, IL-08 (2017–present)[324]
- Organizations
- AAPI Victory Fund[144]
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Altman, Cohen, Hamawy, Little, Mapp, Robinson, Singh, and Wang)[15]
Sam Wang
- Party officials
- Andrew Yang, chair of the Forward Party (2022–present) and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate[325]
- Individuals
- Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and daughter of William B. Allen[326]
- Robert Hamilton Austin, professor of physics at Princeton University[277]
- Carlos Brody, investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute[277]
- Paul DiMaggio, professor of sociology at New York University[277]
- Mitchell Duneier, chair of the sociology department at Princeton University[277]
- John Hopfield, physicist[327]
- Shirley M. Tilghman, former president of Princeton University (2001–2013)[327]
- Organizations
- Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Altman, Cohen, Hamawy, Little, Mapp, Robinson, Singh, and Vaingankar)[15]
Declined to endorse
- U.S. representatives
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, NJ-12 (2015–present) (endorsed against Cohen)[328]
- State legislators
- Andrew Zwicker, state senator from the 16th district (2022–present)[276]
County convention results
County convention results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | 140 | 62.5 | |
| Democratic | Sue Altman | 39 | 17.4 | |
| Democratic | Jay Vaingankar | 16 | 7.1 | |
| Democratic | Adam Hamawy | 7 | 3.1 | |
| Democratic | Sam Wang | 7 | 3.1 | |
| Democratic | Shanel Robinson | 4 | 1.8 | |
| Democratic | Brad Cohen | 3 | 1.3 | |
| Democratic | Squire Servance | 3 | 1.3 | |
| Democratic | Elijah Dixon | 2 | 0.9 | |
| Democratic | Sujit Singh | 2 | 0.9 | |
| Democratic | Matt Adams | 1 | 0.4 | |
| Democratic | Adrian Mapp | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 224 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Cohen | — | 67 | |
| Democratic | Sue Altman | — | 11 | |
| Democratic | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | — | 9 | |
| Democratic | Adam Hamawy | — | 6 | |
| Democratic | Squire Servance | — | 2 | |
| Democratic | Matt Adams | — | 2 | |
| Democratic | Adrian Mapp | — | 1 | |
| Democratic | Jay Vaingankar | — | 1 | |
| Democratic | Sujit Singh | — | 1 | |
| Total votes | —[f] | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Shanel Robinson | 100 | 86.2 | |
| Democratic | Sam Wang | 5 | 4.3 | |
| Democratic | Sue Altman | 4 | 3.4 | |
| Democratic | Adam Hamawy | 4 | 3.4 | |
| Democratic | Brad Cohen | 3 | 2.6 | |
| Democratic | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Democratic | Squire Servance | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 116 | 100.0 | ||
Debates and forums
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Participants | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn | |||||||||||||
| Altman | Cohen | Hamawy | Mapp | Reynolds-Jackson | Robinson | Servance | Vaingankar | Wang | |||||
| 1 | April 26, 2026 | New Jersey Globe | David Wildstein | YouTube | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Matt Adams (D) | $85,764 | $65,942 | $19,821 |
| Sue Altman (D) | $490,067 | $289,698 | $200,369 |
| Brad Cohen (D) | $700,545 | $517,991 | $182,553 |
| Adam Hamawy (D) | $1,028,936 | $718,239 | $310,697 |
| Kyle Little (D) | $30,555 | $35,089 | $2,580 |
| Adrian Mapp (D) | $430,668 | $362,655 | $68,012 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D) | $282,597 | $220,828 | $61,768 |
| Shanel Robinson (D) | $140,250 | $96,343 | $43,906 |
| Squire Servance (D) | $390,651 | $333,045 | $57,605 |
| Sujit Singh (D) | $126,524 | $43,170 | $83,353 |
| Jay Vanigankar (D) | $285,299 | $249,169 | $36,130 |
| Samuel Wang (D) | $465,174 | $294,284 | $170,889 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[329] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Sue Altman |
Brad Cohen |
Adam Hamawy |
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workbench Strategy[330][F] | May 5–7, 2026 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 12% | 11% | 19% | 10% | 39%[g] | 8% |
| Workbench Strategy[330][F] | March 30 – April 1, 2026 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 12% | 11% | 5% | 16% | 43%[h] | 15% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Adam Hamawy | 20,470 | 28.1 | |
| Democratic | Brad Cohen | 10,842 | 14.9 | |
| Democratic | Sam Wang | 6,758 | 9.3 | |
| Democratic | Shanel Robinson | 6,550 | 9.0 | |
| Democratic | Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | 6,463 | 8.9 | |
| Democratic | Sue Altman | 6,130 | 8.4 | |
| Democratic | Squire Servance | 4,028 | 5.5 | |
| Democratic | Adrian Mapp | 3,240 | 4.4 | |
| Democratic | Sujit Singh | 2,890 | 4.0 | |
| Democratic | Jay Vaingankar | 2,191 | 3.0 | |
| Democratic | Matt Adams | 1,540 | 2.1 | |
| Democratic | Elijah Dixon (withdrawn) | 1,085 | 1.5 | |
| Democratic | Kyle Little | 636 | 0.9 | |
| Total votes | 72,823 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Gregg Mele, attorney and perennial candidate[332]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Gregg Mele
- Political parties
- Mercer County Republican Organization[62]
- Middlesex County Republican Organization[91]
- Somerset County Republican Organization[334]
County convention results
County convention results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gregg Mele | 26 | 81.3 | |
| Republican | David Brown | 6 | 18.8 | |
| Total votes | 32 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gregg Mele | 41 | 87.2 | |
| Republican | David Brown | 6 | 12.7 | |
| Total votes | 47 | 100.0 | ||
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Gregg Mele (R) | $67,518 | $62,335 | $5,182 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[329] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gregg Mele | 12,913 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 12,913 | 100.0 | ||
Third-party and independent candidates
Filed paperwork
- Andres Jinete (Green Party), organizer[21][336]
- Winston Jordan (Get Money Out), IT executive[21]
Withdrawn
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Declined to endorse
- Labor unions
- New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council[24]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[25] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[26] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[27] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[28] | Solid D | October 11, 2025 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Adam Hamawy (D) | $1,028,937 | $718,239 | $310,697 |
| Gregg Mele (R) | $67,518 | $62,336 | $5,182 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[29] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Adam Hamawy | ||||
| Republican | Gregg Mele | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - Served as council president in 2023
- $1,150,000 of this total was self-funded by Varela.
- With voters who lean towards a given candidate
- Megan O'Rourke with 5%
- No vote totals were reported
- Adrian Mapp, Shanel Robinson, Squire Servance, Jay Vaingankar, and Sam Wang with a combined 25%; "Someone else" with 14%
- Adrian Mapp, Shanel Robinson, Jay Vaingankar, and Sam Wang with a combined 14%; "Someone else" with 29%
- Partisan clients