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 will take place on June 2, 2026.
District 1
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.
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
Withdrawn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
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.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Democratic primary
Declared
- Tim Alexander, civil rights attorney, nominee for this district in 2022 and candidate in 2024
- Zack Mullock, mayor of Cape May (2021âÂÂpresent)
- Terri Reese, former retail store manager
- Bayly Winder, former advisor to the chief operating offer of USAID
Withdrawn
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.
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Declared
Withdrawn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.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Democratic primary
Declared
- John Blake, IT professional
- Rachel Peace, small business owner
Withdrawn
Endorsements
County convention results
Results
Independents
Filed paperwork
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.
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Sean Kirrane, corporate consultant
Withdrawn
- John Aslanian, businessman
- Sandy Gajapathy, former sales associate and candidate for this district in 2024
- Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard, former mayor of Tuxedo Park, New York and nominee 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
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Hillary Herzig, civil servant
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Independents
Filed paperwork
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.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Democratic primary
Declared
Withdrawn
Declined
Endorsements
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.
Democratic primary
Declared
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
No candidates successfully submitted paperwork by March 23, 2026 to appear on the ballot for the Republican primary.
Third-party and Independent candidates
Declared
- Richard Barilla (Independent), teacher
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
Declined
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Declared
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.
Democratic primary
Declared
- LaMonica McIver, incumbent U.S. representative
- Lawrence Poster, managing director at Catalyx Group
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Carmen Bucco, perennial candidate and nominee for this district in the 2024 special and regular elections
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. The seat became vacant on November 20, 2025, after Sherrill won the 2025 election for governor of New Jersey. A special election will be held on April 16, 2026, to fill the remainder of her term. The midterm election will then proceed as scheduled.
Democratic primary
Declared
Declined
- Rosy Bagolie, state assemblymember from the 27th district (2024âÂÂpresent)
- 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
- Cammie Croft, nonprofit executive, former White House deputy new media director, and candidate for this district in the April special election (endorsed Mejia)
- Brendan Gill, at-large Essex County commissioner, husband of state assemblymember Alixon Collazos-Gill, candidate for New Jersey's 27th assembly district in 2023, and candidate for this district in the April special election (endorsed Mejia)
- Tom Malinowski, former chair of the Hunterdon County Democratic Party (2024âÂÂ2025), former U.S. representative from the 7th district (2019âÂÂ2023), and candidate for this district in the April special election (endorsed Mejia)
- Tahesha Way, former lieutenant governor (2023âÂÂ2026) and secretary of state of New Jersey (2018âÂÂ2026) and candidate for this district in the April special election
- Anna Lee Williams, corporate social responsibility manager and candidate for this district in the April special election (endorsed Mejia)
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
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.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Matt Adams, U.S. Army reserve officer and former Middlesex councilmember
- Sue Altman, former state director for U.S. senator Andy Kim and nominee for the 7th district in 2024
- Brad Cohen, mayor of East Brunswick
- Elijah Dixon, entrepreneur
- Adam Hamawy, surgeon
- Kyle Little, fitness studio owner
- Adrian Mapp, mayor of Plainfield
- Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, state assemblymember from the 15th district (2018âÂÂpresent)
- 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
- Ray Heck, mayor of Millstone (endorsed Robinson)
- Rick Morales, anesthesiologist
- Iziah Thompson, housing organizer
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, incumbent U.S. representative
Declined
Endorsements
County convention results
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
- Gregg Mele, attorney and perennial candidate
Withdrawn
- Andrew Zaborney, Spotswood councilmember (running for Middlesex County commission)
Endorsements
County convention results
Fundraising
Results
General election
Predictions
Notes
Partisan clients
References
External links
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 9th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 10th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 11th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 12th district candidates