The2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 12U.S. representatives from theState ofNew Jersey , one from all 12 of the state'scongressional districts . The elections will coincide withother elections to the House of Representatives,elections to theUnited States Senate , and variousstate and local elections . The primary elections will take place on June 2, 2026.[ 1]
The 1st district consists of theSouth Jersey suburbs ofPhiladelphia , including the municipalities ofCamden andCherry Hill . The incumbent is DemocratDonald Norcross , who was re-elected with 57.8% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Donald Norcross
Statewide officials Labor unions Organizations Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Donald Norcross (D) $840,404 $661,566 $1,983,772 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 10]
Formed exploratory committee [ edit ] Frankie Fonseca, musician[ 11] The 2nd district covers the majority of South Jersey, spanning from theDelaware Valley to the upperPine Barrens , taking inAtlantic City andVineland . The incumbent is RepublicanJeff Van Drew , who was re-elected with 58.1% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Jeff Van Drew (R) $1,223,216 $877,937 $1,182,931 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 16]
Tim Alexander, civil rights attorney, nominee for this district in2022 and candidate in2024 [ 17] Bill Finn, teacher[ 18] Terri Reese, former retail store manager[ 19] Bayly Winder, former advisor to the chief operating offer ofUSAID [ 20] Curtis Green, teacher[ 21] Publicly expressed interest [ edit ] Joe Salerno, tech entrepreneur and nominee for this district in2024 [ 19] Tim Alexander
Party officials Labor Unions Bayly Winder
Statewide officials State legislators Party officials Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Tim Alexander (D) $36,711 $28,911 $7,800 Terri Reese (D) $6,275 $4,301 $1,974 Bayly Winder (D) $451,845 $220,383 $231,462 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 16]
Hypothetical polling
Jeff Van Drew vs. generic Democrat
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin Jeff Generic Undecided Public Policy Polling (D)[ 28] May 21–22, 2025 505 (RV) ± 4.0% 46% 36% 18%
The 3rd district is centralized around much ofBurlington County , as well as parts ofMercer andMonmouth counties. The incumbent is DemocratHerb Conaway , who was elected with 53.2% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Herb Conaway
Statewide officials Political parties Labor unions Organizations Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Herb Conaway (D) $711,764 $393.784 $365,978 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 32]
Publicly expressed interest [ edit ] Alex Zdan, political strategist and candidate for U.S. Senate in2024 [ 36] Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Justin Barbera (R) $0 $0 $0 Jason Cullen (R) $34,190 $22,856 $11,334 Michael McGuire (R) $0 $0 $0 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 37]
The 4th district covers the upperJersey Shore and expands intoMonmouth andOcean counties, taking inLakewood Township andToms River . The incumbent is RepublicanChris Smith , who was re-elected with 67.4% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Chris Smith
Executive branch officials Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Chris Smith (R) $362,961 $386,053 $412,424 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 37]
County Convention results [ edit ] County Convention results
The 5th district stretches across the state's northern border withNew York , fromSussex toBergen counties. The incumbent is DemocratJosh Gottheimer , who was re-elected with 54.6% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Josh Gottheimer
Statewide officials Organizations Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Josh Gottheimer (D) $2,146,535 $12,511,809 $10,295,486 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 46]
Sandy Gajapathy, former sales associate and candidate for this district in2024 [ 47] Sean Kirrane, corporate consultant[ 48] Third party candidates [ edit ] Adam Rueda (Write-in), salesperson[ 51] The 6th district takes in towns along theRaritan Bay , includingEdison andWoodbridge , while also stretching into coastal Monmouth County. The incumbent is DemocratFrank Pallone , who was re-elected with 56.1% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Frank Pallone
Statewide officials Political parties Labor unions Organizations Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Katie Bansil (D) $21,445 $19,889 $3,210 John Hsu (D) $56,929 $22,818 $34,111 Frank Pallone (D) $1,376,992 $1,497,356 $3,125,719 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 55]
Hillary Herzig, civil servant[ 56] The 7th district is one of the wealthiest districts in the U.S., encompassing theNew Jersey Highlands ofHunterdon andWarren counties. The incumbent is RepublicanThomas Kean Jr. , who was re-elected with 51.7% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Tom Kean Jr. (R) $3,280,218 $983,274 $2,469,481 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 59]
Publicly expressed interest [ edit ] Giancarlo Simonetti, banker[ 67] Rebecca Bennett
Executive branch officials U.S. representatives State legislators Local officials Party officials Labor Unions New Jersey Firefighters’ Mutual Benevolent Association[ 83] Organizations Megan O'Rourke
U.S. representatives Labor unions Michael Roth
Executive branch officials U.S. representatives Local officials Organizations Tina Shah
U.S. representatives Local officials Organizations Brian Varela
State legislators Local officials Party officials Organizations Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Beth Adubato (D) $111,815 $78,512 $33,303 Rebecca Bennett (D) $1,943,975 $771,281 $1,172,693 Michael Garth (D)$500 $62 $438 Megan O'Rourke (D) $458,534[ c] $176,989 $281,545 Michael Roth (D) $610,279 $280,410 $329,869 Tina Shah (D) $1,020,012 $373,531 $646,481 Brian Varela (D) $1,759,731[ d] $336,148 $1,423,584 Greg Vartan (D)$187,552 $151,650 $64,011 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 59]
The 8th district is majorityHispanic and contains the urban areas ofElizabeth ,Hoboken , andUnion City , as well as parts ofNewark andJersey City . The incumbent is DemocratRob Menendez , who was re-elected with 59.2% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Rob Menendez
U.S. senators U.S. representatives Statewide officials State Legislators Local officials Political parties Labor unions Organizations Gavin Solomon, businessman from New York[ 115] Third-party and Independent candidates [ edit ] Richard Barilla (Independent), teacher[ 116] The 9th district consists of the central urban areas of theGateway Region , including the cities ofClifton ,Passaic , andPaterson . The incumbent is DemocratNellie Pou , who was elected with 50.8% of the vote in 2024.
Sam Buccola, former legislative aide[ 118] Nellie Pou
State officials U.S. representatives State legislators Local officials Labor unions Organizations Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Nellie Pou (D) $1,773,276 $605,953 $1,319,795 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 127]
Billy Prempeh, sales consultant and nominee for this district in2020 ,2022 , and2024 (endorsed Burress) [ 130] Tiffany Burress
Party officials Individuals Billy Prempeh, sales consultant and former candidate for this district[ 130] Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Rosie Pino (R) $257,785 $216,164 $41,621 Tiffany Burress (R) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 127]
The 10th district is centered around the state's most populous city ofNewark , taking in the neighboringIrvington andOrange , with a pluralityAfrican American population. The incumbent is DemocratLaMonica McIver , who was re-elected with 74.4% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
LaMonica McIver
Statewide officials Labor unions Organizations Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand LaMonica McIver (D) $1,370,074 $876,954 $656,333 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 132]
Carmen Bucco, perennial candidate and nominee for this district in the 2024special andregular elections[ 133] Formed exploratory committee [ edit ] The 11th district is centered inMorris County and includes the outer suburbs of theNew York metropolitan area , including the towns ofMontclair andMorristown . The incumbent was DemocratMikie Sherrill , who was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2024.[ 2] 2025 election for governor of New Jersey.[ 135] [ 136] special election will be held on April 16, 2026, to fill the remainder of her term.[ 137]
Rosy Bagolie ,state assemblymember from the27th district (2024–present)[ 140] Zach Beecher,U.S. Army veteran, venture capitalist, and candidate for this district in theApril special election [ 141] J-L Cauvin , attorney, comedian, and candidate for this district in theApril special election [ 141] Cammie Croft, nonprofit executive, former White House deputy new media director, and candidate for this district in theApril special election [ 141] (endorsed Mejia) Brendan Gill, at-largeEssex County commissioner , husband ofstate assemblymember Alixon Collazos-Gill , candidate forNew Jersey's 27th assembly district in2023 , and candidate for this district in theApril special election (endorsed Mejia) [ 142] Tom Malinowski , former chair of theHunterdon County Democratic Party (2024–2025), formerU.S. representative from the7th district (2019–2023), and candidate for this district in theApril special election (endorsed Mejia) [ 143] [ 144] Anna Lee Williams, corporate social responsibility manager and candidate for this district in theApril special election [ 141] (endorsed Mejia) Analilia Mejia
U.S. senators U.S. representatives Donald Norcross ,U.S. representative from the1st district (2014–present)[ 147] Herb Conaway ,U.S. representative from the3rd district (2025–present)[ 147] Frank Pallone ,U.S. representative from the6th district (1988–present)[ 147] Rob Menendez ,U.S. representative from the8th district (2023–present)[ 148] Nellie Pou ,U.S. representative from the9th district (2025–present)[ 147] LaMonica McIver ,U.S. representative from the10th district (2024–present)[ 148] Bonnie Watson Coleman ,U.S. representative from the12th district (2015–present)[ 148] Tom Malinowski , former chair of theHunterdon County Democratic Party (2024–2025), formerU.S. representative from the7th district (2019–2023), and candidate for this district in theApril special election [ 149] Local officials Party Officials Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Analilia Mejia (D) $420,218 $62,097 $358,120 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 152]
The 12th district is composed of much ofCentral Jersey , taking in the state capitalTrenton and neighboringPrinceton University , along withPlainfield to the north. The incumbent is DemocratBonnie Watson Coleman , who was re-elected with 61.2% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Matt Adams,U.S. Army reserve officer and formerMiddlesex councilmember[ 153] Sue Altman, former state director forU.S. senator Andy Kim and nominee for the 7th district in2024 [ 154] Mike Anderson, entrepreneur[ 155] Brad Cohen, mayor ofEast Brunswick [ 156] Elijah Dixon, entrepreneur[ 157] Adam Hamawy, surgeon[ 158] Ray Heck, mayor ofMillstone [ 159] Kyle Little, fitness studio owner[ 160] Adrian Mapp, mayor ofPlainfield [ 161] Rick Morales, doctor and former paratrooper[ 162] Verlina Reynolds-Jackson ,state assemblymember from the15th district (2018–present)[ 163] Shanel Robinson,Somerset County commissioner [ 164] Squire Servance, attorney[ 165] Sujit Singh, technology consultant[ 166] Iziah Thompson, housing organizer[ 167] Jay Vaingankar, formerU.S. Department of Energy special advisor[ 168] Sam Wang , professor[ 169] Publicly expressed interest [ edit ] Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
State legislators Local officials Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Matt Adams (D) $10,317 $317 $10,000 Mike Anderson (D) $1,275 $290 $985 Brad Cohen (D) $279,256 $16,682 $262,574 Elijah Dixon (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Adam Hamawy (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Ray Heck (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Kyle Little (D) $17,084 $22,073 $2,124 Adrian Mapp (D) $82,731 $3,532 $79,199 Rick Morales (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D) $70,295 $8,026 $62,269 Shanel Robinson (D) $56,892 $1,075 $55,817 Squire Servance (D) $34,478 $26,290 $8,188 Sujit Singh (D) $7,048 $1,746 $10,604 Iziah Thompson (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Jay Vanigankar (D) $154,109 $10,815 $143,293 Sam Wang (D) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Source:Federal Election Commission [ 182]
Gregg Mele, attorney and perennial candidate[ 183] ^ Key: ^ Served as council president in 2023 ^ $130,000 of this total was self-funded by O'Rourke. ^ $1,150,000 of this total was self-funded by Varela. ^ "2026 State Primary Election Dates" .NCSL . May 9, 2025. RetrievedAugust 5, 2025 .^a b c d e f g h i j k "2024 House Vote Tracker" .Cook Political Report . RetrievedDecember 2, 2024 .^a b c d e f g h Fox, Joey (July 24, 2025)."Almost everyone in New Jersey's congressional delegation has committed to running again in 2026" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJuly 24, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 16, 2026)."Progressive challenger emerges against Donald Norcross in NJ-1" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 17, 2026 . ^a b c d e f Fox, Joey (November 21, 2025)."Sherrill will support all N.J. congressional Dems for re-election" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 21, 2025 . ^a b c d e f "32BJ SEIU Announces Congressional Endorsements Across New Jersey" .Insider NJ . RetrievedJanuary 7, 2026 .^a b c "Our Recommended Candidates" .Education Votes . RetrievedDecember 2, 2025 .^a b c d "Endorsees" .DMFI PAC . RetrievedDecember 17, 2025 .^ "LCV Action Fund Announces New Round of Endorsements for U.S. House of Representatives" .League of Conservation Voters . RetrievedFebruary 6, 2026 .^ "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 1st" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ "FEC Form 1 for Report FEC-1911165" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^a b c d e f g h i j k l "2026 CPR House Race Ratings" . Cook Political Report. RetrievedFebruary 6, 2025 .^a b c d e f g h i j k l "2026 House Ratings" .Inside Elections .^a b c d e f g h i j k l "2026 House" .Sabato's Crystal Ball . RetrievedMay 5, 2025 .^a b c d e f g h i j k l "The 2026 House Forecast" .Race to the WH . RetrievedOctober 11, 2025 .^a b "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 2nd" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedApril 16, 2025 .^ Fox, Joey (July 25, 2025)."Tim Alexander, civil rights lawyer and ex-detective, will make third run against Jeff Van Drew" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJuly 25, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (September 8, 2025)."Special ed math teacher becomes latest Democrat to challenge Van Drew" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedSeptember 8, 2025 . ^a b Fox, Joey (May 29, 2025)."Northfield Democrat will run to take on Jeff Van Drew" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedMay 29, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (June 23, 2025)."He worked at USAID before Trump dismantled it. Now he's running for Congress in New Jersey" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJune 23, 2025 . ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1572656" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ Barlow, Bill (February 5, 2026)."Cape May Mayor Mullock eyes Congress run, seeking Democratic nod to challenge Van Drew" .The Press of Atlantic City . RetrievedFebruary 5, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (December 12, 2025)."Atlantic Democratic chair endorses Tim Alexander in NJ-2" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 12, 2025 . ^ "UNITE HERE Local 54 Endorses Alexander in CD-2" .InsiderNJ . February 12, 2026. RetrievedFebruary 14, 2026 .^ Fox, Joey (November 24, 2025)."Winder's NJ-2 campaign endorsed by former Agriculture Secretary, LD-3 assemblyman" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 24, 2025 . ^ "Former Assemblyman Ed Salmon Endorses Bayly Winder for Congress" . November 17, 2025. RetrievedNovember 17, 2025 .^ Fox, Joey (February 9, 2026)."Former Atlantic Dem chairman endorses Winder" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 9, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (May 28, 2025)."Dem group polling in NJ-2 as party looks to expand playing field" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJune 9, 2025 . ^a b c d Fox, Joey (February 7, 2026)."Monmouth Dems endorse Rachel Peace for NJ-4 at 2026's first county convention" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 9, 2026 . ^a b c "On Earth Week, We're Endorsing Climate Champions to Take Back the House" .League of Conservation Voters . April 25, 2025. RetrievedApril 28, 2025 .^a b c d "Jewish Dems Endorsed Candidates" .Jewish Democratic Council of America . RetrievedOctober 28, 2025 .^ "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 3rd" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ Fox, Joey (January 6, 2026)."Former GOP gubernatorial candidate will run against Conaway" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 9, 2026 . ^a b Fox, Joey (November 20, 2025)."Conaway gets new Republican challenger in NJ-3" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 20, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 9, 2026)."Attorney, Marine Corps veteran joining GOP primary for NJ-3" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 9, 2026 . ^ Han, Daniel (September 30, 2025)."Zdan mulling bid for Congress against Conaway" .Politico . RetrievedOctober 1, 2025 . ^a b "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 4th" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ Fox, Joey (January 20, 2026)."Brick Republican will challenge Chris Smith in NJ-4 GOP primary" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 20, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 20, 2026)."Brick Republican will challenge Chris Smith in NJ-4 GOP primary" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 21, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (October 13, 2025)."Union electrician, Navy veteran joins Democratic primary to take on Chris Smith" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedOctober 13, 2025 . ^a b c d Fox, Joey (January 14, 2026)."Democratic field against Chris Smith expands and shifts" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 14, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (August 26, 2025)."Chris Smith gets first Democratic challenger in deep-red NJ-4" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedAugust 26, 2025 . ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1878472" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1906282" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^a b c "Candidates | JAC" .jacpac.org .^ "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 5th" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ Fox, Joey (September 24, 2025)."Gottheimer gets second GOP challenger in 5th district" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedSeptember 24, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (September 9, 2025)." .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedSeptember 9, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (July 21, 2025)."Guinchard ends rematch campaign in NJ-5" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJuly 21, 2025 . ^ Wildstein, David (February 11, 2026)."Alex Zdan will challenge Cory Booker for U.S. Senate" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 12, 2026 . ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1918737" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^a b Fox, Joey (January 6, 2025)."Pallone will face Democratic primary challenge in 2026" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 6, 2025 .Katie Bansil, an investment analyst and a political newcomer, has launched a Democratic primary campaign against longtime Rep. Frank Pallone (D-Long Branch) in the 6th congressional district...Pallone, first elected in 1988, plans on running for re-election to a 20th term next year ^ Fox, Joey (July 28, 2025)."John Hsu will challenge Frank Pallone once again in NJ-6 primary" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJuly 28, 2025 . ^a b "Our Endorsements — Track AIPAC" .Track AIPAC . RetrievedFebruary 7, 2026 .^a b "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 6th" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedApril 16, 2025 .^ Fox, Joey (November 24, 2025)."Republican newcomer enters race against Pallone in NJ-6" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 25, 2025 . ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1792095" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ Rooney, Matt (January 21, 2026)."NRCC highlights Tom Kean Jr.'s career, accomplishments in new biographical video" .The Save Jersey Blog . RetrievedJanuary 21, 2026 . ^a b "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 7th" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedApril 16, 2025 .^ Fox, Joey (May 14, 2025)."Beth Adubato begins hitting campaign trail in NJ-7" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedMay 14, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (February 4, 2025)."Rebecca Bennett, ex-Navy helicopter pilot, will run against Kean in NJ-7" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 4, 2025 . ^ Blackburn, Zach (August 7, 2025)."Former USDA climate scientist becomes latest Dem to challenge Kean" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedAugust 7, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (April 17, 2025)."Michael Roth, ex-Small Business Administration leader, makes NJ-7 campaign official" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedApril 17, 2025 . ^ Wildstein, David (July 1, 2025)."Physician Tina Shah, who served in Obama and Biden administrations, will challenge Kean in NJ-7" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJuly 1, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (April 9, 2025)."Brian Varela adds his name to growing Dem field in NJ's 7th district" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedApril 9, 2025 . ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1887188" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ Fox, Joey (December 16, 2025)."Banker from Monmouth County planning to join NJ-7 Dem primary" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 16, 2025 . ^ Friedman, Matt (August 24, 2025)."1 party has a New Jersey recruitment bonanza. The other … not so much" .Politico . RetrievedAugust 24, 2025 .In addition to Bennett, the 7th District field includes: Tina Shah, a medical doctor; Michael Roth, a former top official at the Small Business Administration; businessman Brian Varela; former Summit councilmember Greg Vartan; criminal justice professor Beth Adubato; attorney Valentina Mendoza; and little-known Michael Garth. ^ "FEC Disclosure Form 3 for Garth For Congress" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedFebruary 1, 2026 .^ Fox, Joey (January 31, 2026)."Mendoza ends NJ-7 campaign, saying Dems have become 'the new Republicans' .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 31, 2026 . ^a b Fox, Joey (January 29, 2026)."Sara Sooy exits NJ-7 race, backs Rebecca Bennett" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 29, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (December 16, 2025)."Vartan drops out of NJ-7 primary" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 16, 2025 . ^ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (June 9, 2025)."Morning Digest: Democrats look to expand House playing field into conservative bastion" .The Downballot . RetrievedJune 9, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (November 6, 2025)."Tom Malinowski makes it official: He's running to succeed Mikie Sherrill" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 6, 2025 . ^ "Former Congressman and Under Secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy and Taking The Hill PAC Endorse Rebecca Bennett, Navy Helicopter Pilot, for Congress" . September 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 21, 2025 .^ "Four Female Veterans Running for Congress Launch: "The Hell Cats" . November 12, 2025. RetrievedNovember 13, 2025 .^a b Fox, Joey (November 1, 2025)."Colorado Rep. Jason Crow backs Rebecca Bennett in NJ-7" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 . ^a b Fox, Joey (April 29, 2025)."Bennett lands early endorsement from major veterans group" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedApril 29, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (October 13, 2025)."N.Y. congressman Pat Ryan backs Rebecca Bennett in NJ-7" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedOctober 13, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (December 10, 2025)."Cryan endorses Bennett in NJ-7" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 10, 2025 . ^a b c d e f Fox, Joey (February 2, 2026)."Rebecca Bennett nets big group of Hunterdon endorsements, including county's lone Dem legislator" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 2, 2026 . ^ "Former Mayor of Summit Glatt Endorses Bennett in CD-7" .InsiderNJ . September 24, 2025. RetrievedOctober 24, 2025 .^ Fox, Joey (February 10, 2026)."Firefighters endorse Bennett in NJ-7 Democratic primary" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 14, 2026 . ^ "Rebecca Bennett" .J Street PAC . RetrievedDecember 23, 2025 .^a b Fox, Joey (August 13, 2025)."Group supporting Democratic moms backs Rebecca Bennett in NJ-7" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedAugust 13, 2025 . ^a b Fox, Joey (November 19, 2025)."Rush Holt endorses Megan O'Rourke, his fellow scientist, for NJ-7" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 19, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 20, 2026)."O'Rourke's NJ-7 campaign gets endorsement from Ro Khanna" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 20, 2026 . ^a b Fox, Joey (December 2, 2025)."O'Rourke picks up Machinists endorsement in NJ-7" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 2, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (September 25, 2025)."O'Rourke earns scientists' union endorsement in NJ-7 campaign" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedSeptember 25, 2025 . ^a b c "Michael Roth for Congress Launches Climate Leaders for Michael with Endorsements from Senior White House and New Jersey Climate Leaders" .InsiderNJ . RetrievedJanuary 28, 2026 .^a b Fox, Joey (December 18, 2025)."Michael Roth gets NJ-7 backing from ex-Summit mayor, incoming council president" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 18, 2025 . ^a b Fox, Joey (September 29, 2025)."Nora Radest, former mayor of Summit, endorses Vartan for Congress" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 10, 2025 . ^a b c d "New Jersey's Dr. Tina Shah adds another important endorsement in her run for US Congress from New Jersey - News India Times" .India Times . February 6, 2026. RetrievedFebruary 7, 2026 .^ "California Congressman Dave Min Endorses Dr. Tina Shah For New Jersey's 7th Congressional District" .India Currents . December 12, 2025. RetrievedFebruary 7, 2026 .^ Fox, Joey (July 17, 2025)."Kansas congresswoman endorses Shah for NJ-7" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJuly 18, 2025 . ^a b "ASPIRE PAC Endorses Two AANHPI Candidates for Congress" . July 23, 2025. RetrievedNovember 10, 2025 .^ Fox, Joey (January 30, 2026)."Ex-Flemington mayor endorses Shah for NJ-7" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 30, 2026 . ^a b c Fox, Joey (June 16, 2025)."Varela snags big group of endorsements from Morris County Dems" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJune 16, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (November 19, 2025)."Brian Varela earns surprise endorsement from Steve Sweeney" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 19, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (February 2, 2026)."Varela bolsters progressive credentials with endorsement from Baraka" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 2, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (December 5, 2025)."Sparta mayor endorses Varela for NJ-7" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (November 17, 2025)."Varela endorsed by former Clark mayor" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2026 . ^a b Fox, Joey (October 23, 2025)."Varela picks up more endorsements from Hunterdon Dems" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedOctober 24, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (August 15, 2025)."Varela picks up endorsements from local Democrats in Flemington" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 10, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (February 12, 2026)."Varela gets endorsement from Andrew Yang, one of his earliest political allies" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 13, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 29, 2026)."Latino Victory Fund endorses Varela" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 29, 2026 . ^a b Fox, Joey (January 27, 2026)."Promising to 'choose courage,' Mussab Ali launches primary challenge against Rob Menendez" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 14, 2026)."Rob Menendez endorsed by Andy Kim, bolstering progressive credentials" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 14, 2026 . ^a b Fox, Joey (January 13, 2026)."Congressional Hispanic Caucus's well-funded political arm endorses Menendez" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 14, 2026 . ^a b Fox, Joey (January 16, 2026)."McIver, Watson Coleman endorse Menendez for re-election" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 16, 2026 . ^a b c d e Fox, Joey (January 8, 2026)."Stack, HCDO will stick with Rob Menendez in 2026" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 14, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 9, 2026)."Wainstein, aligning with Hudson Dems, endorses Menendez for re-election" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 9, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 7, 2026)."Menendez picks up support from two unions that stayed neutral in 2024" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 7, 2026 . ^ "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 8th" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedFebruary 13, 2026 .^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1912852" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ Heinis, John (February 26, 2025)."Richard Barilla, an independent, files to challenge Rep. Rob Menendez in 2026" .Hudson County View . RetrievedFebruary 26, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (July 8, 2025)."Nellie Pou raises more than $500k ahead of tough re-election fight" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJuly 8, 2025 . ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1900963" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ Wildstein, David (November 12, 2025)."Sayegh will seek third term in Paterson, forgoes primary challenge vs. Pou" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 12, 2025 . ^a b c d Fox, Joey (July 25, 2025)."Ex-DNC chair holds fundraiser with Nellie Pou" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJuly 27, 2025 . ^ "Candidates" .Elect Democratic Women . RetrievedNovember 25, 2025 .^ "EMILYs List Endorses Nine Democratic Pro-Choice Women for Reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives" .EMILYs List . RetrievedJune 13, 2025 .^ "End Citizens United" .End Citizens United . RetrievedNovember 25, 2025 .^ "GIFFORDS PAC endorses key battleground champions running for reelection to Congress" .GIFFORDS . September 30, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 30, 2025 .^ "Endorsements" .latinovictory.org . Latino Victory. RetrievedSeptember 1, 2025 .^ "Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of U.S. House Frontline Members for the 2026 Midterm Election" .Reproductive Freedom for All . May 8, 2025. RetrievedMay 8, 2025 .^a b "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 9th" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ Fox, Joey (January 12, 2026)."Tiffany Burress joins GOP field to unseat Nellie Pou" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 12, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (July 10, 2025)."Clifton councilwoman will run for GOP nod to take down Nellie Pou" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJuly 19, 2025 . ^a b Fox, Joey (December 15, 2025)."Prempeh suspends NJ-9 campaign: 'The party wants someone that they can control' .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 15, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 12, 2026)."Burress gets unanimous backing from local GOP chairs for NJ-9 campaign" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 12, 2026 . ^ "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 10th" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ Fox, Joey (November 25, 2025)."Undaunted by losses, Carmen Bucco will run for NJ-10 once again" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 25, 2025 . ^ "FEC Form 1 for Report FEC-1916629" .docquery.fec.gov . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ Friedman, Matt (November 18, 2024)."New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill's campaign for governor takes flight" .Politico . RetrievedNovember 18, 2024 . ^ Wildstein, David (November 20, 2025)."Mikie Sherrill is now a former congresswoman as N.J. awaits writ of special election" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 20, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (November 21, 2025)."Murphy sets February 5 primary, April 16 general for NJ-11 special election" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 21, 2025 . ^ Tully, Tracey (February 10, 2026)."Analilia Mejia Declares Victory in NJ Race After Her Main Rival Concedes" .The New York Times .ISSN 0362-4331 . RetrievedFebruary 11, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (February 11, 2026)."Tahesha Way may run against Analilia Mejia again in June" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 11, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (February 11, 2026)."Rosy Bagolie won't run for NJ-11 in June" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 11, 2026 . ^a b c d Fox, Joey (February 6, 2026)."Mejia retains narrow lead in NJ-11 nailbiter: ' I do think that we have emerged victorious' .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 6, 2026 . ^a b Fox, Joey (February 6, 2026)."Mejia now leads Malinowski by 676 votes, with race still uncalled" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 6, 2026 . ^ Kudisch, Brianna; Johnson, Brent (February 1, 2026)."A huge fight is raging to replace Mikie Sherrill in Congress. The primary election is Thursday" .NJ.com . RetrievedFebruary 3, 2026 . ^ Pizzaro, Max (February 10, 2026)."Malinowski Congratulates Mejia on 'Her Hard Won Victory' .InsiderNJ . RetrievedFebruary 10, 2026 . ^ "Senator Cory Booker and Senator Andy Kim endorse Analilia Mejia" .Insider NJ . February 11, 2026. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2026 .^ "Senator Cory Booker and Senator Andy Kim endorse Analilia Mejia" .Insider NJ . February 11, 2026. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2026 .^a b c d Fox, Joey (February 12, 2026)."Almost every N.J. congressional Democrat has endorsed Mejia in both April special, June primary" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 14, 2026 . ^a b c Fox, Joey (February 10, 2026)."Malinowski concedes NJ-11 primary to Mejia, blaming 'massive flood of dark money' for loss" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 10, 2026 . ^ Pizzaro, Max (February 10, 2026)."Malinowski Congratulates Mejia on 'Her Hard Won Victory' .InsiderNJ . RetrievedFebruary 10, 2026 . ^ Pizzaro, Max (February 10, 2026)."Jones: Time for Democrats to Come Together in Support of Mejia" .InsiderNJ . RetrievedFebruary 10, 2026 . ^ Pizarro, Max (February 9, 2026)."Quinones Perez Backs Mejia, who Leads Malinowski in CD-11" . RetrievedFebruary 9, 2026 . ^ "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 11th" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedFebruary 14, 2026 .^ Fox, Joey (January 26, 2026)."Ex-Middlesex councilman, Army Reserve officer will run for NJ-12" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 26, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (February 3, 2026)."Sue Altman, progressive rabble-rouser turned Democratic standard-bearer, announces run for NJ-12" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 3, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 12, 2026)."Plainfield community advocate joins NJ-12 Democratic field" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 13, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (November 10, 2025)."East Brunswick mayor will run to succeed Watson Coleman" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 10, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (December 18, 2025)."Trenton entrepreneur adds name to Democratic field for Watson Coleman's seat" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 19, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 15, 2026)."NJ-12's newest entrant: The former Army combat surgeon who saved Sen. Tammy Duckworth's life" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 15, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (December 9, 2025)."Mayor of tiny Somerset County borough adds name to NJ-12 Democratic primary" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 9, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (June 12, 2025)."Fitness studio owner pitching generational change will challenge Bonnie Watson Coleman in Dem primary" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJune 12, 2025 . ^ Pizarro, Max (November 25, 2025)."Mayor Adrian Mapp Announces CD-12 Congressional Candidacy" . RetrievedNovember 25, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 21, 2026)."Doctor, ex-Army paratrooper enters race to succeed Watson Coleman" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 21, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey; Wildstein, David (November 17, 2025)."Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, five-term Trenton lawmaker, will run for NJ-12" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 17, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (November 10, 2025)."Somerset county commissioner enters race for Watson Coleman's seat" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 10, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 16, 2026)."Squire Servance officially enters NJ-12 race" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 17, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (December 3, 2025)."Former West Windsor mayoral candidate joins Dem field in NJ-12" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 3, 2025 . ^ "Millennial Policy Expert & Organizer Iziah Thompson Launches Primary Campaign in NJ-12" . December 30, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 2, 2026 .^ Fox, Joey (December 8, 2025)."Jay Vaingankar, ex-Energy Department official, enters NJ-12 race" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 8, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 26, 2026)."Princeton Gerrymandering Project leader plans to run for Congress" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 27, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (December 19, 2025)."Tennille McCoy has set up NJ-12 website, filed fundraising paperwork" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 19, 2025 . ^ "Young and Hungry: Econ Major Looks to Shake Up 2026 Congressional Race – The Gleaner" .gleaner.rutgers.edu . RetrievedDecember 15, 2025 .^a b c d e f g h Fox, Joey; Wildstein, David (November 10, 2025)."Here's who's on the early shortlist to succeed Watson Coleman in Congress" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 10, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (November 10, 2025)."Bonnie Watson Coleman will not seek re-election" .The New Jersey Globe . RetrievedNovember 10, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 14, 2026)."Mercer County Clerk won't run to succeed Bonnie Watson Coleman" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 14, 2026 . ^a b c d e f g h i j Fox, Joey (February 2, 2026)."Reynolds-Jackson puts out dominant show of support from Mercer County Democrats" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 2, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (December 19, 2025)."Zwicker will not run for Congress, reshaping NJ-12 field" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 19, 2025 . ^ Fox, Joey (December 1, 2025)."Middlesex state senator endorses Brad Cohen in NJ-12" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedDecember 1, 2025 . ^ Marquez, Alexandra (January 16, 2026)."Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorses House candidate who saved her life in Iraq" .NBC News . RetrievedJanuary 16, 2026 . ^ Wildstein, David (February 8, 2026)."Union County Democrats back Mapp for Watson Coleman's House seat" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 9, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (January 28, 2026)."Verlina Reynolds-Jackson endorsed by Mercer County Executive for NJ-12" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 28, 2026 . ^ Fox, Joey (February 12, 2026)."Who does Bonnie Watson Coleman want to be her successor? Not Brad Cohen" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedFebruary 14, 2026 . ^a b "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 12th" .fec.gov .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .^ Fox, Joey (January 7, 2026)."Gregg Mele is back, this time in NJ-12" .New Jersey Globe . RetrievedJanuary 8, 2026 . Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
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