2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
November 3, 2026
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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 will take place on June 2, 2026.[1]
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.[2]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Donald Norcross, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
- Lonnie Affrime, cannabis dispensary owner[4]
Endorsements
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[5]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Fundraising
| 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] | |||
Republican primary
Declared
- Damon Galdo, construction worker[11]
Independents
Formed exploratory committee
- Frankie Fonseca, musician[12]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[16] | Safe D | October 11, 2025 |
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.[2]
Republican primary
Declared
- Jeff Van Drew, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Fundraising
| 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[17] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Tim Alexander, civil rights attorney, nominee for this district in 2022 and candidate in 2024[18]
- Bill Finn, teacher[19]
- Zack Mullock, mayor of Cape May (2021–present)[20]
- Terri Reese, former retail store manager[21]
- Bayly Winder, former advisor to the chief operating offer of USAID[22]
Filed paperwork
- Curtis Green, teacher[23]
Potential
Endorsements
- State legislators
- James Beach, state senator from the 6th district (2009–present)[26]
- Individuals
- Amy Kennedy, mental health advocate[26]
- Statewide officials
- Douglas Fisher, former New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture (2009–2023)[27]
- State legislators
- Edward Salmon, former state assemblymember from the 1st district (1988–1991)[28]
Fundraising
| 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[17] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Solid R | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] | Safe R | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[16] | Likely R | October 11, 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[29] | May 21–22, 2025 | 505 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 46% | 36% | 18% |
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.[2]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Herb Conaway, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Endorsements
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[5]
- Political parties
- Monmouth County Democratic Committee[30]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Fundraising
| 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[33] | |||
Republican primary
Declared
- Justin Barbera, contractor, independent candidate for this district in 2024, and candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2025[34]
- Jason Cullen, sales professional, independent candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2009, and Libertarian nominee for the 4th district in 2022[35]
- Michael McGuire, U.S. Marine Corps veteran[36]
Publicly expressed interest
Withdrawn
- Linda McMahon, registered nurse (no relation to Education Secretary Linda McMahon)[35]
Fundraising
| 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[38] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[16] | Safe D | October 11, 2025 |
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.[2]
Republican primary
Declared
- Rob Canfield, real estate agent and candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2025[39]
- Chris Smith, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[40]
Fundraising
| 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[38] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- John Blake, IT professional[41]
- Bob English, activist[42]
- Julie Flynn, Rutgers University professor[43]
- Rachel Peace, small business owner[42]
Filed paperwork
- Peter Linardakis[42]
Withdrawn
- Keith Doll, nurse[42]
Endorsements
- Political parties
- Monmouth County Democratic Committee[30]
County convention results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
Independents
Filed paperwork
- Kevin Cupples, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024[44]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Solid R | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] | Safe R | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[16] | Safe R | October 11, 2025 |
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.[2]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Josh Gottheimer, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Filed paperwork
- Nick Gebo[45]
Endorsements
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[5]
- Organizations
- Democratic Majority for Israel[8]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[32]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[46]
- Political Parties
- Passaic County Democratic Committee[47]
Fundraising
| 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[48] | |||
Republican primary
Declared
- Sandy Gajapathy, former sales associate and candidate for this district in 2024[49]
- Sean Kirrane, corporate consultant[50]
Withdrawn
- Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard, former mayor of Tuxedo Park, New York and nominee for this district in 2024[51]
Endorsements
- Political Parties
- Passaic County Republican Party[52]
Third party candidates
Filed paperwork
- Adam Rueda (Write-in), salesperson[53]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] | Likely D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[16] | Likely D | October 11, 2025 |
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.[2]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Katie Bansil, investment analyst[54]
- John Hsu, software engineer and candidate for this district in 2020 and 2024[55]
- Frank Pallone, incumbent U.S. representative[54]
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Track AIPAC (co-endorsement with Hsu)[56]
- Organizations
- Track AIPAC (co-endorsement with Bansil)[56]
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[5]
- Political parties
- Monmouth County Democratic Committee[30]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Fundraising
| 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[57] | |||
Republican primary
Declared
- Hillary Herzig, civil servant[58]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Hillary Herzig (D) | $1,600 | $1,100 | $500 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[57] | |||
Independents
Filed paperwork
- Sidney Johnson[59]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[16] | Safe D | October 11, 2025 |
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.[2]
Republican primary
Declared
- Thomas Kean Jr., incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Endorsements
- Organizations
Fundraising
| 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[61] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Beth Adubato, professor and daughter of former basketball coach Richie Adubato[62]
- Rebecca Bennett, healthcare executive and former United States Navy aviator[63]
- Megan O'Rourke, former climate change advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture[64]
- Michael Roth, former chief of staff for the Small Business Administration[65]
- Tina Shah, former senior advisor to the U.S. Surgeon General[66]
- Brian Varela, chair of the Morris County Democratic Party Hispanic Caucus, former chair of the New Jersey Forward Party, and candidate for the 8th district in 2022[67]
Filed paperwork
- Felipe Santos[68]
Publicly expressed interest
- Giancarlo Simonetti, banker[69]
Withdrawn
- Michael Garth[70][71]
- Vale Mendoza, attorney[72]
- Sara Sooy, Somerset County commissioner (endorsed Bennett)[73]
- Greg Vartan, former Summit common councilmember (2019–2024)[b] and candidate for this district in 2024[74]
Declined
- Tom Malinowski, former chair of the Hunterdon County Democratic Party (2024–2025) and former U.S. representative (2019–2023)[75] (running in the 11th district)[76]
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Patrick Murphy, former Under Secretary of the Army (2016–2017)[77]
- Maura Sullivan, former Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (2015)[78]
- U.S. representatives
- Jason Crow, CO-06 (2019–present)[79]
- Seth Moulton, MA-06 (2015–present)[79]
- Max Rose, former NY-11 (2019–2021)[80]
- Pat Ryan, NY-18 (2022–present)[81]
- State legislators
- Joseph Cryan, state senator from the 20th district (2018–present)[82]
- Mitchelle Drulis, state assemblymember from the 16th district (2024–present)[83]
- Anthony Verrelli, state assemblymember from the 15th district (2018–present)[83]
- Local officials
- Jordan Glatt, former mayor of Summit (2003–2011)[84]
- Sara Sooy, Somerset County commissioner and former candidate for this district[73]
- 4 other mayors[83]
- Party officials
- Lois Zarish, former Hunterdon County Democratic chair[83]
- 2 Democratic municipal chairs[83]
- Labor unions
- New Jersey Firefighters' Mutual Benevolent Association[85]
- Organizations
- U.S. representatives
- Rush Holt Jr., former NJ-12 (1999–2015)[90]
- Ro Khanna, CA-17 (2017–present)[91]
- Chellie Pingree, ME-01 (2009–present)[90]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of Government Employees Local 1012[92]
- American Federation of Government Employees Local 3403[93]
- New Jersey State Council of Machinists[92]
- Executive branch officials
- Don Graves, former Deputy Secretary of Commerce (2021–2025)[94]
- Bharat Ramamurti, former Deputy Director of the National Economic Council (2021–2023)[94]
- U.S. representatives
- Earl Pomeroy, former ND-AL (1993–2011)[94]
- Local officials
- Organizations
- U.S. representatives
- Ami Bera, CA-06 (2013–present)[97]
- Judy Chu, CA-28 (2009–present)[97]
- Dave Min, CA-47 (2025–present)[98]
- Sharice Davids, KS-03 (2019–present)[99]
- Marilyn Strickland, WA-10 (2021–present)[100]
- Local officials
- Ken Kutscher, former mayor of Flemington (1994–2005)[101]
- Organizations
- State legislators
- Marisa Sweeney, state assemblymember-elect from the 25th district[102]
- Stephen Sweeney, former president of the New Jersey Senate (2010–2022) from the 3rd district (2002–2022)[103]
- Local officials
- Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark (2014–present)[104]
- Neill Clark, mayor of Sparta (2024–present)[105]
- Bob Ellenport, former mayor of Clark (1993–2000)[106]
- Party officials
- Joey Novick, former Hunterdon County Democratic chair[107]
- Lew Candura, former Morris County Democratic chair[102]
- 11 Democratic municipal chairs[102][107][108]
- Andrew Yang, chair of the Forward Party (2022–present) and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate[109]
- Organizations
- Party officials
- Michael Drulis, Hunterdon County Democratic chair[83]
Fundraising
| 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[61] | |||
Withdrawn candidates in italics
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Tossup | November 18, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Tilt R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] | Tossup | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[16] | Tossup | October 11, 2025 |
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.[2]
Democratic primary
Declared
- 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[111]
- Rob Menendez, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Endorsements
- U.S. representatives
- Jamaal Bowman, former NY-16 (2021–2025)[111]
- U.S. senators
- Andy Kim, New Jersey (2024–present)[112]
- U.S. representatives
- Linda Sánchez, CA-38 (2003–present)[113]
- LaMonica McIver, NJ-10 (2024–present)[114]
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, NJ-12 (2015–present)[114]
- 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)[115]
- Larry Wainstein, state assemblymember from the 33rd district (2025–present)[116]
- Local officials
- Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive (2024–present) and Hudson County Democratic Chair[115]
- Albio Sires, mayor of West New York (1995–2006, 2023–present)[115]
- Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark (2014–present)[117]
- 5 other mayors[115]
- Political parties
- Hudson County Democratic Organization[115]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Rob Menendez (D) | $908,753 | $476,195 | $709,243 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[119] | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Gavin Solomon, businessman from New York[120]
Third-party and Independent candidates
Declared
- Richard Barilla (Independent), teacher[121]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[16] | Safe D | October 11, 2025 |
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
Declared
- Nellie Pou, incumbent U.S. Representative[122]
Filed paperwork
- Sam Buccola, former legislative aide[123]
Declined
- Andre Sayegh, mayor of Paterson (2018–present) and candidate for this district in 2024 (running for re-election)[124]
Endorsements
- State officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present) and former NJ-11 (2019–2025)[125]
- U.S. representatives
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz, FL-25 (2005–present)[125]
- State legislators
- Alixon Collazos-Gill, state assemblymember from the 27th district (2024–present)[125]
- Local officials
- Brendan Gill, Essex County commissioner[125]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Elect Democratic Women[126]
- EMILY's List[127]
- End Citizens United[128]
- Giffords[129]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[32]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[46]
- Latino Victory[130]
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[31]
- Reproductive Freedom for All[131]
- Political Parties
- Passaic County Democratic Committee[132]
Fundraising
| 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[133] | |||
Republican primary
Declared
- Tiffany Burress, attorney and wife of former NFL player Plaxico Burress[134]
- Rosie Pino, Clifton city councilor[135]
Withdrawn
- Billy Prempeh, sales consultant and nominee for this district in 2020, 2022, and 2024 (endorsed Burress)[136]
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tiffany Burress (R) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Rosie Pino (R) | $257,785 | $216,164 | $41,621 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[133] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Lean D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Lean D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] | Lean D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[16] | Likely D | February 3, 2026 |
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.[2]
Democratic primary
Declared
- LaMonica McIver, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Endorsements
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[5]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[31]
- Vote Mama[89]
Fundraising
| 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[138] | |||
Republican primary
Declared
- Carmen Bucco, perennial candidate and nominee for this district in the 2024 special and regular elections[139]
Independents
Formed exploratory committee
- Jon Serrano, college student and Green Party nominee for this district in 2024[140]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[16] | Safe D | October 11, 2025 |
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.[2] The seat became vacant on November 20, 2025, after Sherrill won the 2025 election for governor of New Jersey.[141][142] A special election will be held on April 16, 2026, to fill the remainder of her term.[143] The midterm election will then proceed as scheduled.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Analilia Mejia, co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy and Democratic nominee for this district in the April special election[144]
Potential
- 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[145]
Declined
- Rosy Bagolie, state assemblymember from the 27th district (2024–present)[146]
- Zach Beecher, U.S. Army veteran, venture capitalist, and candidate for this district in the April special election[147]
- J-L Cauvin, attorney, comedian, and candidate for this district in the April special election[147]
- Cammie Croft, nonprofit executive, former White House deputy new media director, and candidate for this district in the April special election[147] (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)[148]
- 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)[149][150]
- Anna Lee Williams, corporate social responsibility manager and candidate for this district in the April special election[147] (endorsed Mejia)
Endorsements
- U.S. senators
- Cory Booker, U.S. senator from New Jersey (2013–present)[151]
- Andy Kim, U.S. senator from New Jersey (2024–present)[151]
- U.S. representatives
- Donald Norcross, U.S. representative from the 1st district (2014–present)[152]
- Herb Conaway, U.S. representative from the 3rd district (2025–present)[152]
- Frank Pallone, U.S. representative from the 6th district (1988–present)[152]
- Rob Menendez, U.S. representative from the 8th district (2023–present)[153]
- Nellie Pou, U.S. representative from the 9th district (2025–present)[152]
- LaMonica McIver, U.S. representative from the 10th district (2024–present)[153]
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, U.S. representative from the 12th district (2015–present)[153]
- 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[154]
- Local officials
- Brendan Gill, Essex County commissioner and candidate for this district in the April special election[148]
- Party officials
- LeRoy J. Jones Jr., chair of the New Jersey Democratic Party (2021–present)[155]
- Arlene Quinones Perez, former Hunterdon County Democratic chair (2014–2025)[156]
Fundraising
| 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[157] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[16] | Safe D | February 6, 2026 |
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.[2]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Matt Adams, U.S. Army reserve officer and former Middlesex councilmember[158]
- Sue Altman, former state director for U.S. senator Andy Kim and nominee for the 7th district in 2024[159]
- Mike Anderson, entrepreneur[160]
- Brad Cohen, mayor of East Brunswick[161]
- Elijah Dixon, entrepreneur[162]
- Adam Hamawy, surgeon[163]
- Ray Heck, mayor of Millstone[164]
- Kyle Little, fitness studio owner[165]
- Adrian Mapp, mayor of Plainfield[166]
- Rick Morales, doctor and former paratrooper[167]
- Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, state assemblymember from the 15th district (2018–present)[168]
- Shanel Robinson, Somerset County commissioner[169]
- Squire Servance, attorney[170]
- Sujit Singh, technology consultant[171]
- Iziah Thompson, housing organizer[172]
- Jay Vaingankar, former U.S. Department of Energy special advisor[173]
- Sam Wang, professor[174]
Filed paperwork
- Tennille McCoy, state assemblymember from the 14th district (2024–present)[175]
Publicly expressed interest
- Carlos Raziel Rodriguez, Rutgers University–Camden student[176]
Potential
- Linda Carter, state assemblymember from the 22nd district (2018–present)[177]
- Claribel Cortes, Middlesex County surrogate[177]
- Samuel Frisby, Mercer County commissioner[177]
- James Gee, former chief of staff to Bonnie Watson Coleman[177]
- Shanti Narra, Middlesex County commissioner[177]
- Tina Shah, former senior advisor to the U.S. Surgeon General (currently running in the 7th district)[177]
- Sarah Steward, Ewing township councilor[177]
Withdrawn
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, incumbent U.S. representative[178]
Declined
- Paula Sollami Covello, Mercer County clerk (endorsed Reynolds-Jackson)[179][180]
- Reed Gusciora, mayor of Trenton (2018–present) and nominee for the 4th district in 2000 (endorsed Reynolds-Jackson)[177][180]
- Andrew Zwicker, state senator from the 16th district (2022–present) and candidate for this district in 2014[181]
Endorsements
- State legislators
- Patrick Diegnan, state senator from the 18th district (2016–present)[182]
- U.S. senators
- Tammy Duckworth, Illinois (2017–present)[183]
- Political parties
- Union County Democratic Committee[184]
- State legislators
- Wayne DeAngelo, state assemblymember from the 14th district (2008–present)[180]
- Shirley Turner, President pro tempore of the New Jersey Senate (2002–2010, 2024–present) from the 15th district (1998–present)[180]
- Anthony Verrelli, state assemblymember from the 15th district (2018–present)[180]
- Local officials
- Dan Benson, Mercer County Executive (2024–present)[185]
- Reed Gusciora, mayor of Trenton (2018–present)[180]
- 4 Mercer County commissioners[180]
- 2 other mayors[180]
- U.S. representatives
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, U.S. representative for NJ-12 (2015–present) (endorsed against Cohen)[186]
Fundraising
| 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[187] | |||
Republican primary
Declared
- Gregg Mele, attorney and perennial candidate[188]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Gregg Mele (R) | $21,225 | $21,225 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[187] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[13] | Solid D | August 13, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[14] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] | Safe D | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[16] | Solid D | October 11, 2025 |
Notes
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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
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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.
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"I am honored to have so much support for my re-election campaign," Pou said in a statement.
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- ^ Fox, Joey (February 3, 2026). "Sue Altman, progressive rabble-rouser turned Democratic standard-bearer, announces run for NJ-12". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (January 12, 2026). "Plainfield community advocate joins NJ-12 Democratic field". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 10, 2025). "East Brunswick mayor will run to succeed Watson Coleman". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 18, 2025). "Trenton entrepreneur adds name to Democratic field for Watson Coleman's seat". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 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. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 9, 2025). "Mayor of tiny Somerset County borough adds name to NJ-12 Democratic primary". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (June 12, 2025). "Fitness studio owner pitching generational change will challenge Bonnie Watson Coleman in Dem primary". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ^ Pizarro, Max (November 25, 2025). "Mayor Adrian Mapp Announces CD-12 Congressional Candidacy". Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (January 21, 2026). "Doctor, ex-Army paratrooper enters race to succeed Watson Coleman". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey; Wildstein, David (November 17, 2025). "Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, five-term Trenton lawmaker, will run for NJ-12". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (November 10, 2025). "Somerset county commissioner enters race for Watson Coleman's seat". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (January 16, 2026). "Squire Servance officially enters NJ-12 race". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ Fox, Joey (December 3, 2025). "Former West Windsor mayoral candidate joins Dem field in NJ-12". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- ^ "Millennial Policy Expert & Organizer Iziah Thompson Launches Primary Campaign in NJ-12". December 30, 2025. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
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- ^ Fox, Joey (January 26, 2026). "Princeton Gerrymandering Project leader plans to run for Congress". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
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- ^ Fox, Joey (November 10, 2025). "Bonnie Watson Coleman will not seek re-election". The New Jersey Globe. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Joey (January 14, 2026). "Mercer County Clerk won't run to succeed Bonnie Watson Coleman". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
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- Beth Adubato (D)
- Rebecca Bennett (D)
- Tom Kean Jr. (R)
- Megan O'Rourke (D)
- Michael Roth (D)
- Tina Shah (D)
- Brian Varela (D)
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