The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 5, 2024, to elect the twelve U.S. representatives from the State of New Jersey, one from all twelve of the state's congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections were held on June 4, 2024.
The 1st district consists of the South Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia, including the municipalities of Camden and Cherry Hill. The incumbent was Democrat Donald Norcross, who was re-elected with 62.3% of the vote in 2022.
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 was Republican Jeff Van Drew, who was re-elected with 58.9% of the vote in 2022.
The 3rd district is centralized around much of Burlington County, taking in the suburbs of Philadelphia and Trenton as well as most of Freehold Township. The incumbent Democrat Andy Kim, who was re-elected with 55.5% of the vote in 2022, instead successfully ran for U.S. Senate from New Jersey.
The 4th district covers the upper Jersey Shore and expands into Monmouth and Ocean counties, taking in Lakewood Township and Toms River. The incumbent was Republican Chris Smith, who was re-elected with 66.9% of the vote in 2022.
The 5th district stretches across the state's northern border with New York, from Sussex to Bergen counties. The incumbent was Democrat Josh Gottheimer, who was re-elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2022.
The 6th district takes in towns along the Raritan Bay, including Edison and Woodbridge, while also stretching into coastal Monmouth County. The incumbent was Democrat Frank Pallone, who was re-elected with 57.5% of the vote in 2022.
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 was Republican Thomas Kean Jr., who flipped the district and was elected with 51.4% of the vote in 2022. The Hill called the election for Kean at 12:03AM on November 6, with 52.5% of the vote to Altman's 45.7% with 95% reporting.
Tom Kean Jr. vs. Jason Blazakis<br />
Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat<br />
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 was Democrat Rob Menendez, who was elected to a first term with 73.62% of the vote in 2022. Menendez was believed to be vulnerable to a primary challenge due to ties to his father, Senator Bob Menendez, who was facing controversy due to a number of federal corruption charges. However, he received support from high-profile Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and was able to win renomination by a 15-point margin.
The 9th district consists of the central urban areas of the Gateway Region, including the cities of Clifton, Passaic, and Paterson. The incumbent was Democrat Bill Pascrell, who was re-elected with 55.0% of the vote in 2022. Pascrell died on August 21, 2024.
Pascrell defeated Mohamed Khairullah, the mayor of Prospect Park, in the June primary, but died on August 21, 2024. On August 29, the Democratic Party chairpersons of Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson Counties selected Nellie Pou, State Senator from District 35, as their new candidate.
Governor Phil Murphy had the authority to call for a special election to fill the remaining few months of Pascrell's current congressional term, though ultimately did not do so. Democratic County Committee members from Passaic, Bergen and Hudson held a meeting on August 29 to nominate Pascrell's replacement in the November election.
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 seat became vacant when Democrat Donald Payne Jr., who was re-elected with 77.6% of the vote in 2022, died on April 24, 2024. A special election was held on September 18, with Democrat LaMonica McIver being elected with 81.4% of the vote.
Payne posthumously won the Democratic primary, as he was the only candidate on the ballot. Democratic county committee members in Essex, Hudson, and Union counties met on July 18 to choose a replacement nominee.
The 11th district is centered in Morris County and includes the outer suburbs of the New York metropolitan area, including Montclair and Morristown. The incumbent was Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who was re-elected with 59.0% of the vote in 2022
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 was Democrat Bonnie Watson Coleman, who was re-elected with 63.1% of the vote in 2022.
Partisan clients<br />
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