2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

The 1st district consists of the South Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia, including the municipalities of Camden and Cherry Hill. The incumbent is Democrat Donald Norcross, who was re-elected with 57.8% of the vote in 2024. Withdrawn • Lonnie Affrime, cannabis dispensary owner Endorsements Fundraising Results Republican primary Presumptive nominee • Damon Galdo, construction worker and candidate for this district in 2022 and 2024 Endorsements Fundraising Results General election Predictions ==District 2==

The 2nd district covers the majority of South Jersey, spanning from the Delaware Valley to the upper Pine Barrens, taking in Atlantic City and Vineland. The incumbent is Republican Jeff Van Drew, who was re-elected with 58.1% of the vote in 2024. • Zack Mullock, mayor of Cape May (2021–present) • Terri Reese, former retail store manager • Bayly Winder, former advisor to the chief operating offer of USAID Withdrawn • Bill Finn, teacher Endorsements County convention results Fundraising Results General election Predictions Polling Jeff Van Drew vs. generic Democrat ==District 3==

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. • Jason Cullen, sales professional, independent candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2009, and Libertarian nominee for the 4th district in 2022 • Michael McGuire, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Withdrawn • Linda McMahon, registered nurse (no relation to Education Secretary Linda McMahon) Endorsements County convention results Fundraising Results General election Predictions ==District 4==

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. • Rachel Peace, small business owner Withdrawn • Keith Doll, nurse General election Predictions ==District 5==

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. Withdrawn • John Aslanian, businessman (endorsed Kirrane) • Sandy Gajapathy, former sales associate and candidate for this district in 2024 Endorsements County convention results Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Results Third party candidates Filed paperwork • Adam Rueda (Write-in), salesperson General election Predictions ==District 6==

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. Democratic primary Declared • Katie Bansil, investment analyst • John Hsu, software engineer and candidate for this district in 2020 and 2024 • Frank Pallone, incumbent U.S. representative Endorsements Fundraising Results Independents Filed paperwork • Sidney Johnson General election Predictions ==District 7==

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. • Michael Roth, former chief of staff for the Small Business Administration • Tina Shah, former senior advisor to the U.S. Surgeon General • Brian Varela, former chair of the New Jersey Forward Party, and candidate for the 8th district in 2022 Withdrawn • Beth Adubato, professor and daughter of former basketball coach Richie Adubato • Vale Mendoza, attorney • Megan O'Rourke, former climate change advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (endorsed Bennett) • Greg Vartan, former Summit common councilmember (2019–2024) and candidate for this district in 2024 (endorsed Bennett) Declined • Tom Malinowski, former chair of the Hunterdon County Democratic Party (2024–2025) and former U.S. representative (2019–2023) (ran in the 11th district) Endorsements {{Endorsements box ;Executive branch officials • Patrick Murphy, former United States Under Secretary of the Army (2016–2017) • Maura Sullivan, former assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs (2015) ;U.S. representatives • Jason Crow, CO-06 (2019–present) • Seth Moulton, MA-06 (2015–present) • Pat Ryan, NY-18 (2022–present) ;State legislators • Linda S. Carter, state assemblymember from the 22nd district (2018–present) • Mitchelle Drulis, state assemblymember from the 16th district (2024–present) • James J. Kennedy, state assemblymember from the 22nd district (2016–present) • Sara Sooy, Somerset County commissioner and former candidate for this district • Morris County Democratic Committee{{Cite web|url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/morris-democrats-endorse-bennett-for-nj-7-in-tight-vote/|title=Morris Democrats endorse Bennett For NJ-7 In Tight Vote • Somerset County Democratic Committee County convention results Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Polling Results General election Predictions ==District 8==

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. • Rob Menendez, incumbent U.S. representative Third-party and Independent candidates Declared • Richard Barilla (Independent), teacher Endorsements Fundraising General election Predictions ==District 9==

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 Presumptive nominee • Nellie Pou, incumbent U.S. Representative Declined • Andre Sayegh, mayor of Paterson (2018–present) and candidate for this district in 2024 (running for re-election) Endorsements Fundraising Results Republican primary Declared • Tiffany Burress, attorney and wife of former NFL player Plaxico Burress • Rosie Pino, Clifton city councilor Withdrawn • Billy Prempeh, sales consultant and nominee for this district in 2020, 2022, and 2024 (endorsed Burress) Endorsements County convention results Fundraising Results General election Predictions ==District 10==

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. ;Local officials • Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark (2014–present) Results Independents Formed exploratory committee • Jon Serrano, college student and Green Party nominee for this district in 2024 General election Predictions ==District 11==

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. 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. Democratic primary Declared • 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 • Analilia Mejia, incumbent U.S. representative (2026–present) • Justin Strickland, Chatham Borough councilmember and candidate for this district in the April special election • Zach Beecher, U.S. Army veteran, venture capitalist, and candidate for this district in the April special election • J-L Cauvin, attorney, comedian, and candidate for this district in the April special election • Tom Malinowski, former chair of the Hunterdon County Democratic Party (2024–2025), former U.S. representative from the 7th district (2019–2023), and candidate for this district in the April special election (endorsed Mejia) • Tahesha Way, former lieutenant governor (2023–2026) and secretary of state of New Jersey (2018–2026) and candidate for this district in the April special election • Anna Lee Williams, corporate social responsibility manager and candidate for this district in the April special election Fundraising Results General election Predictions ==District 12==

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. • Sue Altman, former state director for U.S. senator Andy Kim and nominee for the 7th district in 2024 • Brad Cohen, mayor of East Brunswick • Adam Hamawy, surgeon • Kyle Little, fitness studio owner • Adrian Mapp, mayor of Plainfield • Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, state assemblymember from the 15th district (2018–present) • Shanel Robinson, Somerset County commissioner • Squire Servance, attorney • Sujit Singh, technology consultant • Jay Vaingankar, former U.S. Department of Energy special advisor • Sam Wang, professor Withdrawn • Mike Anderson, entrepreneur(remained on ballot; endorsed Hamawy) • Ray Heck, mayor of Millstone (endorsed Robinson) Declined • Paula Sollami Covello, Mercer County clerk (endorsed Reynolds-Jackson) • Reed Gusciora, mayor of Trenton (2018–present) and nominee for the 4th district in 2000 (endorsed Reynolds-Jackson) • Andrew Zwicker, state senator from the 16th district (2022–present) and candidate for this district in 2014 Endorsements {{Endorsements box ;State legislators • Linda S. Carter, state assemblymember from the 22nd district (2018–present) • James J. Kennedy, state assemblymember from the 22nd district (2016–present) • Reed Gusciora, mayor of Trenton (2018–present) Withdrawn • Andrew Zaborney, Spotswood councilmember (running for Middlesex County commission) Endorsements County convention results Fundraising Results General election Predictions ==Notes==