New Jersey 2026 races

Election results for Nov 3, 2026: official state sources →

How to vote in New Jersey

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline: Register by Oct 13. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting: In-person early voting Oct 24–Nov 1: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting: Apply for a mail-in ballot by mail by Oct 27, or in person by 3 p.m. Nov 2. Mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day count if received by Nov 9; drop-box/in-person return by 8 p.m. Nov 3. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID: Most registered New Jersey voters do not need to show ID at the polls; first-time mail registrants who did not provide a verified NJ driver's license number or SSN last four must show an accepted photo ID or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document with name and address. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot: Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

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U.S. Senate (Cory Booker running again)

Cory Booker (D) vs. Justin Murphy (R) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 1 (Donald Norcross running again)

Donald Norcross (D) vs. Damon Galdo (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 2 (Jeff Van Drew running again)

Jeff Van Drew (R) vs. Zack Mullock (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 3 (Herbert C. Conaway Jr. running again)

Herbert C. Conaway Jr. (D) vs. Michael McGuire (R) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 4 (Chris Smith running again)

Chris Smith (R) vs. Rachel Peace (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 5 (Josh Gottheimer running again)

Josh Gottheimer (D) vs. Sean Kirrane (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 6 (Frank Pallone Jr. running again)

Frank Pallone Jr. (D) vs. Hillary Herzig (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 7 (Thomas Kean Jr. running again)

Thomas Kean Jr. (R) vs. Rebecca Bennett (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 8 (Robert Menendez Jr. running again)

Robert Menendez Jr. (D) vs. Da'Shone Hughey (W) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 9 (Nellie Pou running again)

Nellie Pou (D) vs. Rosemary Pino (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 10 (LaMonica McIver running again)

LaMonica McIver (D) vs. Carmen Bucco (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 11 (Analilia Mejia running again)

Analilia Mejia (D) vs. Joe Hathaway (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 12 (open seat)

Gregg Mele (R) vs. Adam Hamawy (D) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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All 21 New Jersey counties

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On your ballot

U.S. Senate (Cory Booker running again)

U.S. House, District 1 (Donald Norcross running again)

U.S. House, District 2 (Jeff Van Drew running again)

U.S. House, District 3 (Herbert C. Conaway Jr. running again)

U.S. House, District 4 (Chris Smith running again)

U.S. House, District 5 (Josh Gottheimer running again)

U.S. House, District 6 (Frank Pallone Jr. running again)

U.S. House, District 7 (Thomas Kean Jr. running again)

U.S. House, District 8 (Robert Menendez Jr. running again)

U.S. House, District 9 (Nellie Pou running again)

U.S. House, District 10 (LaMonica McIver running again)

U.S. House, District 11 (Analilia Mejia running again)

U.S. House, District 12 (open seat)

All 21 New Jersey counties

Candidate profiles

U.S. Senate

U.S. House, District 1

U.S. House, District 2

U.S. House, District 3

U.S. House, District 4

U.S. House, District 5

U.S. House, District 6

U.S. House, District 7

U.S. House, District 8

U.S. House, District 9

U.S. House, District 10

U.S. House, District 11

U.S. House, District 12

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New Jersey

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How to vote in New Jersey

On your ballot

U.S. Senate (Cory Booker running again)

U.S. House, District 1 (Donald Norcross running again)

U.S. House, District 2 (Jeff Van Drew running again)

U.S. House, District 3 (Herbert C. Conaway Jr. running again)

U.S. House, District 4 (Chris Smith running again)

U.S. House, District 5 (Josh Gottheimer running again)

U.S. House, District 6 (Frank Pallone Jr. running again)

U.S. House, District 7 (Thomas Kean Jr. running again)

U.S. House, District 8 (Robert Menendez Jr. running again)

U.S. House, District 9 (Nellie Pou running again)

U.S. House, District 10 (LaMonica McIver running again)

U.S. House, District 11 (Analilia Mejia running again)

U.S. House, District 12 (open seat)

All 21 New Jersey counties

Candidate profiles

U.S. Senate

U.S. House, District 1

U.S. House, District 2

U.S. House, District 3

U.S. House, District 4

U.S. House, District 5

U.S. House, District 6

U.S. House, District 7

U.S. House, District 8

U.S. House, District 9

U.S. House, District 10

U.S. House, District 11

U.S. House, District 12

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