These are the general-election candidates on New Jersey's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the New Jersey 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
U.S. Senate
Cory Booker DemocraticIncumbent
Justin Murphy Republican
Joanne Kuniansky Socialist Workers Party
Veronica Fernandez Independent
U.S. House, District 1
Donald Norcross DemocraticIncumbent
Damon Galdo Republican
U.S. House, District 2
Jeff Van Drew RepublicanIncumbent
Zack Mullock Democratic
Ramon Mora Jr. Independent
U.S. House, District 3
Herb Conaway Jr. DemocraticIncumbent
Michael McGuire Republican
Steve Welzer Green
Ryan Kelly Independent
U.S. House, District 4
Chris Smith RepublicanIncumbent
Rachel Peace Democratic
U.S. House, District 5
Josh Gottheimer DemocraticIncumbent
Sean Kirrane Republican
Adam Rueda Independent
U.S. House, District 6
Frank Pallone Jr. DemocraticIncumbent
Hillary Herzig Republican
U.S. House, District 7
Tom Kean Jr. RepublicanIncumbent
Rebecca Bennett Democratic
Seamus O'Toole Independent
U.S. House, District 8
Rob Menendez DemocraticIncumbent
Craig Honts Socialist Workers Party
Da'shone Hughey We The People
Ari Eliopoulos Independent
U.S. House, District 9
Nellie Pou DemocraticIncumbent
Rosie Pino Republican
Terrisa Bukovinac Independent
U.S. House, District 10
LaMonica McIver DemocraticIncumbent
Carmen Bucco Republican
U.S. House, District 11
Analilia Mejia DemocraticIncumbent
Joe Hathaway Republican
Alan Bond Independent
U.S. House, District 11
Joe Hathaway Republican
Alan Bond Independent
U.S. House, District 12
Adam Hamawy Democratic
Gregg Mele Republican
Andres Jinete Green
Winston Jordan Independent
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
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Also on the New Jersey ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, New Jersey voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in New Jersey
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in New Jersey are open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in New Jersey in 2026?
U.S. Senate: Cory Booker (Democratic), Justin Murphy (Republican), Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers Party), Veronica Fernandez (Independent). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in New Jersey on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in New Jersey are open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST.
When is the New Jersey election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: New Jersey 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.