New Jersey 2026 Election: Your Guide to the Key Races and Candidates
New Jersey voters will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, with all 12 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives up for election and a major U.S. Senate race also on the ballot.
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can also use the state’s early voting system or check their assigned polling location through the New Jersey Division of Elections.
U.S. Senate Race
The Senate race features incumbent Democrat Cory Booker and Republican Justin Murphy, who won the Republican primary earlier this year.
Other candidates listed for the race include:
Cory Booker — Democrat
Justin Murphy — Republican
Veronica Fernandez — End the Corruption! Party
Joanne Kuniansky — Socialist Workers Party
U.S. House Races
1st Congressional District
Donald Norcross — Democrat, incumbent
Damon Galdo — Republican
2nd Congressional District
Jeff Van Drew — Republican, incumbent
Zack Mullock — Democrat
Ramon Mora Jr. — Independent
3rd Congressional District
Herbert C. Conaway Jr. — Democrat, incumbent
Michael McGuire — Republican
Ryan Kelly — Affordability, Accountability, People Party
Steven Welzer — Green Party
4th Congressional District
Chris Smith — Republican, incumbent
Rachel Peace — Democrat
5th Congressional District
Josh Gottheimer — Democrat, incumbent
Sean Kirrane — Republican
Adam Rueda — Humane Sustainable Future Party
6th Congressional District
Frank Pallone Jr. — Democrat, incumbent
Hillary Herzig — Republican
7th Congressional District
Tom Kean Jr. — Republican, incumbent
Rebecca Bennett — Democrat
Seamus O’Toole — Stop Israel’s Genocide Party
Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary to challenge Kean in the district.
8th Congressional District
Robert Menendez Jr. — Democrat, incumbent
Craig Honts — Socialist Workers Party
Da’Shone Hughey — We The People Party
Aristotle Eliopoulos — Independent
9th Congressional District
Nellie Pou — Democrat, incumbent
Rosemary Pino — Republican
Terrisa Bukovinac — Save Our Babies Party
10th Congressional District
LaMonica McIver — Democrat, incumbent
Carmen Bucco — Republican
11th Congressional District
Analilia Mejia — Democrat, incumbent
Joe Hathaway — Republican
Alan Bond — Hope for Tomorrow Party
Vincent Matrisciano — Common Sense Independent Party
12th Congressional District
The 12th District is an open seat following the retirement of Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. The general election candidates are:
Adam Hamawy — Democrat
Gregg Mele — Republican
Andres Jinete — Green Party
Winston Jordan — Get Money Out
The official New Jersey candidate list confirms the four candidates for the Nov. 3 election.
When and Where to Vote
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Polling hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
New Jersey voters can also vote early and check their polling location through the New Jersey Division of Elections.
With all 12 House seats and the Senate seat on the ballot, New Jersey voters will decide who represents the state in Washington for the next congressional term.
