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 took 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 Nominee Donald Norcross, incumbent U.S. representative
Withdrawn Lonnie Affrime, cannabis dispensary owner
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDonald Norcross (D)$1,433,558$965,685$2,175,361Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Republican primary Nominee Damon Galdo, construction worker and candidate for this district in 2022 and 2024
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDamon Galdo (R)$4,256$1,062$3,262Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Third party and independent candidates
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Austin Johnson (For the People), janitor and independent candidate for this seat in 2024
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report August 13, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2025Silver Bulletin August 23, 2026
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Donald Norcross (D)$1,657,743$999,632$2,365,598 Damon Galdo (R)$11,124$6,137$5,055Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
District 2
The 2nd district covers the majority of South Jersey, spanning from the Philadelphia metropolitan area 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 Nominee Jeff Van Drew, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJeff Van Drew (R)$1,701,892$1,071,272$1,393,050Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Democratic primary Nominee Zack Mullock, mayor of Cape May (2021–present)
Eliminated in primary Tim Alexander, civil rights attorney, nominee for this district in 2022 and candidate in 2024 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
Atlantic County Democratic conventionCandidateFirst ballotSecond ballot Votes % Votes % 93 47.0% 101 51.5% 84 42.4% 95 48.5% 19 9.6% 2 1.0% Total ballots 198 ballots 196 ballots
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handTim Alexander (D)$80,691$73,923$6,768Zack Mullock (D)$305,148$177,096$128,052Terri Reese (D)$14,103$10,836$1,574Bayly Winder (D)$731,388$585,191$146,196Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Third party and independent candidates
Filed paperwork Ramon Mora Jr. (Independent)
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report August 13, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2025Silver Bulletin August 23, 2026
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Jeff Van Drew (R)$1,930,057$1,154,446$1,538,041 Zack Mullock (D)$462,863$342,652$120,210.Source: Federal Election Commission
Polling
Jeff Van Drew vs. generic Democrat Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error JeffVan Drew (R) GenericDemocrat UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D)May 21–22, 2025505 (RV)± 4.0%46%36%18%
Debate A debate is scheduled to be held on October 22 on the campus of Stockton University, co-sponsored by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy and The Press of Atlantic City.
Results
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 Nominee Herb Conaway, incumbent U.S. representative
Withdrawn Shawn Scott, U.S. Marine Corps veteran
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handHerb Conaway (D)$815,435$468,146$384,703Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Republican primary Nominee Michael McGuire, U.S. Marine Corps veteran
Eliminated in primary Justin Barbera, contractor, independent candidate for this district in 2024, and candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2025 Jason Cullen, sales professional, independent candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2009, and Libertarian nominee for the 4th district in 2022
Withdrawn Linda McMahon, registered nurse (no relation to Education Secretary Linda McMahon)
Endorsements
County convention results
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJason Cullen (R)$72,488$67,877$4,611Michael McGuire (R)$70,515$66,692$3,822Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Third party and independent candidates
Filed paperwork
Ryan Michael Kelly (Affordability, Accountability, People), public servant Steven Welzer (Green Party), journalist and nominee for LD-14 in 2025
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report August 13, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2025Silver Bulletin August 23, 2026
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Herb Conaway (D)$934,659$532,745$439,328 Michael McGuire (R)$79,190$78,382$807Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
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 Nominee Chris Smith, incumbent U.S. representative
Withdrawn Rob Canfield, real estate agent and candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2025
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handChris Smith (R)$526,047$443,489$446,623Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Democratic primary Nominee Rachel Peace, business owner
Eliminated in primary John Blake, IT professional
Withdrawn Keith Doll, nurse Bob English, activist Julie Flynn, Rutgers University professor (endorsed Peace) Peter Linardakis, Rutgers Law School student
Endorsements
County convention results
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJohn Blake (D)$5,421$0$6,646Rachel Peace (D)$23,573$17,715$5,858Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Independents Filed paperwork Kevin Cupples, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report August 13, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2025Silver Bulletin August 23, 2026
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Chris Smith (R)$592,016$467,765$488,316 Rachel Peace (D)$34,351$28,988$5,363Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
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 Nominee Josh Gottheimer, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJosh Gottheimer (D)$3,468,842$12,628,177$11,553,157Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Republican primary Nominee Sean Kirrane, corporate consultant
Withdrawn John Aslanian, businessman (endorsed Kirrane) 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 Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handSean Kirrane (R)$40,420$34,848$5,571Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Third party and independent candidates
Filed paperwork
Adam Rueda (Humane Sustainable Future), DJ
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ September 8, 2026 The Cook Political Report August 13, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball March 26, 2026Silver Bulletin August 23, 2026
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Josh Gottheimer (D)$4,765,145$12,704,563$12,773,074 Sean Kirrane (R)$55,656$47,622$8,033Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
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 Nominee Frank Pallone, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary Katie Bansil, investment analyst John Hsu, software engineer and candidate for this district in 2020 and 2024
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handKatie Bansil (D)$41,549$39,293$3,909John Hsu (D)$104,258$54,924$49,408Frank Pallone (D)$2,031,593$1,755,602$3,347,900Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Republican primary Nominee Hillary Herzig, civil servant
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handHillary Herzig (R)$4,982$3,286$1,696Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Third-party and Independent candidates
Filed paperwork Sidney Johnson
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Inder Jit Soni (NJ Families First), international banker
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report August 13, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2025Silver Bulletin August 23, 2026
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Frank Pallone (D)$2,214,836$2,219,780$3,066,966 Hillary Herzig (R)$7,645$5,778$1,866Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
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. Kean's previous 117-day absence from Congress due to his disclosed depression diagnosis became an issue in the campaign. Kean has continued his re-election campaign upon his return.
Republican primary Nominee Thomas Kean Jr., incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handTom Kean Jr. (R)$4,542,249$1,199,845$3,390,690Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Democratic primary Nominee Rebecca Bennett, healthcare executive and former United States Navy aviator
Eliminated in primary Michael Roth, former chief of staff for the Small Business Administration Tina Shah, former senior advisor to the U.S. Surgeon General