2026 New Jersey's 1st congressional district election
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]
Lonnie Affrime, cannabis dispensary owner[ 4]
Donald Norcross
Statewide officials Political parties Labor unions Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Donald Norcross (D)
$1,433,558
$965,685
$2,175,361
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 18]
Democratic primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Donald Norcross (incumbent) 66,059 100.0
Total votes
66,059 100.0
Damon Galdo, construction worker and candidate for this district in 2022 and 2024 [ 19]
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Damon Galdo (R)
$4,256
$1,062
$3,262
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 18]
Republican primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Damon Galdo 16,265 100.0
Total votes
16,265 100.0
Third party and independent candidates [ edit ]
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ]
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Donald Norcross (D)
$1,433,558
$965,685
$2,175,361
Damon Galdo (R)
$4,256
$1,063
$3,262
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
2026 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district election
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.[ 2]
Jeff Van Drew
Executive branch officials Political parties
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Jeff Van Drew (R)
$1,701,892
$1,071,272
$1,393,050
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 33]
Republican primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Jeff Van Drew (incumbent) 35,602 100.0
Total votes
35,602 100.0
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Tim Alexander, civil rights attorney, nominee for this district in 2022 and candidate in 2024 [ 35]
Terri Reese, former retail store manager[ 36]
Bayly Winder, former advisor to the chief operating offer of USAID [ 37]
Tim Alexander
Labor unions Political parties Organizations Zack Mullock
State legislators Individuals Political parties Bayly Winder
Executive branch officials Statewide officials State legislators Organizations County convention results [ edit ] County convention results
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Tim Alexander (D)
$80,691
$73,923
$6,768
Zack Mullock (D)
$305,148
$177,096
$128,052
Terri Reese (D)
$14,103
$10,836
$1,574
Bayly Winder (D)
$731,388
$585,191
$146,196
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 33]
Democratic primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Zack Mullock 17,698 39.8
Democratic Tim Alexander
12,168
27.4
Democratic Bayly Winder
9,846
22.2
Democratic Terri Reese
4,733
10.6
Total votes
44,445 100.0
Third party and independent candidates [ edit ]
Ramon Mora Jr. (Independent)[ 21]
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ] Zack Mullock (D)
U.S. representatives Labor unions
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Jeff Van Drew (R)
$1,701,892
$1,071,272
$1,393,050
Zack Mullock (D)
$305,148
$177,096
$128,052
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
Hypothetical polling
Jeff Van Drew vs. generic Democrat
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Margin
Jeff
Generic
Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D)[ 54] May 21–22, 2025
505 (RV)
± 4.0%
46% 36%
18%
2026 New Jersey's 3rd congressional district election
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]
Herb Conaway
Statewide officials Political parties Labor unions Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Herb Conaway (D)
$815,435
$468,146
$384,703
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 59]
Democratic primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Herb Conaway (incumbent) 50,437 100.0
Total votes
50,437 100.0
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Linda McMahon, registered nurse (no relation to Education Secretary Linda McMahon ) [ 62]
Michael McGuire
U.S. representatives Political parties Organizations County convention results [ edit ] County convention results
Burlington County Republican Convention[ 63]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Jason Cullen 45 60.0
Republican Michael McGuire
25
33.3
Republican Justin Barbera
5
6.7
Total votes
75 100.0
Mercer County Republican Convention[ 65]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Michael McGuire 58 78.4
Republican Jason Cullen
16
21.6
Total votes
74 100.0
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Jason Cullen (R)
$72,488
$67,877
$4,611
Michael McGuire (R)
$70,515
$66,692
$3,822
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 59]
Republican primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Michael McGuire 14,810 57.9
Republican Jason Cullen
6,238
24.4
Republican Justin Barbera
4,519
17.7
Total votes
25,567 100.0
Third party and independent candidates [ edit ]
Ryan Michael Kelly (Affordability, Accountability, People), public servant[ 21]
Steven Welzer (Green Party ), journalist and nominee for LD-14 in 2025 [ 21]
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ] Herb Conaway (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Herb Conaway (D)
$815,436
$468,146
$384,703
Michael McGuire (R)
$70,515
$66,693
$3,822
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
2026 New Jersey's 4th congressional district election
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]
Chris Smith
Executive branch officials Labor unions Political parties Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Chris Smith (R)
$526,047
$443,489
$446,623
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 71]
Republican primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Chris Smith (incumbent) 34,110 100.0
Total votes
34,110 100.0
Rachel Peace, business owner[ 72] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] John Blake, IT professional[ 73]
Rachel Peace
Political parties Individuals Organizations County convention results [ edit ] County convention results
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
John Blake (D)
$5,421
$0
$6,646
Rachel Peace (D)
$23,573
$17,715
$5,858
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 71]
Democratic primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Rachel Peace 20,782 72.8
Democratic John Blake
7,761
27.2
Total votes
28,543 100.0
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ]
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Chris Smith (R)
$526,048
$443,489
$446,623
Rachel Peace (D)
$23,574
$17,715
$5,859
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
2026 New Jersey's 5th congressional district election
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]
Josh Gottheimer
Statewide officials Labor unions Organizations Political parties
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Josh Gottheimer (D)
$3,468,842
$12,628,177
$11,553,157
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 78]
Democratic primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Josh Gottheimer (incumbent) 38,077 100.0
Total votes
38,077 100.0
Sean Kirrane, corporate consultant[ 79]
John Aslanian, businessman (endorsed Kirrane) [ 80]
Sandy Gajapathy, former sales associate and candidate for this district in 2024 [ 38]
Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard, former mayor of Tuxedo Park, New York and nominee for this district in 2024 [ 81] County convention results [ edit ] County convention results
Bergen County Republican Convention[ 82]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Sean Kirrane 155 85.6
Republican Sandy Gajapathy
26
14.4
Total votes
181 100.0
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Sean Kirrane (R)
$40,420
$34,848
$5,571
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 78]
Republican primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Sean Kirrane 19,529 100.0
Total votes
19,529 100.0
Third party and independent candidates [ edit ]
Adam Rueda (Humane Sustainable Future), DJ [ 21]
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ]
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Josh Gottheimer (D)
$3,468,842
$12,628,178
$11,553,158
Sean Kirrane (R)
$40,420
$34,848
$5,572
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
2026 New Jersey's 6th congressional district election
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]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Katie Bansil, investment analyst[ 84]
John Hsu, software engineer and candidate for this district in 2020 and 2024 [ 85]
Frank Pallone
Statewide officials Political parties Labor unions Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Katie Bansil (D)
$41,549
$39,293
$3,909
John Hsu (D)
$104,258
$54,924
$49,408
Frank Pallone (D)
$2,031,593
$1,755,602
$3,347,900
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 93]
Hillary Herzig, civil servant[ 94]
Hillary Herzig
Political parties Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Hillary Herzig (R)
$4,982
$3,286
$1,696
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 93]
Republican primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Hillary Herzig 13,055 100.0
Total votes
13,055 100.0
Third-party and Independent candidates [ edit ]
Inder Jit Soni (NJ Families First), international banker[ 21] [ 97]
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ]
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Frank Pallone (D)
$2,031,593
$1,755,603
$3,347,901
Hillary Herzig (R)
$4,983
$3,287
$1,696
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
2026 New Jersey's 7th congressional district election
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] [ 98]
Tom Kean Jr.
Executive branch officials U.S. representatives Statewide officials Organizations Political parties
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Tom Kean Jr. (R)
$4,542,249
$1,199,845
$3,390,690
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 105]
Republican primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Thomas Kean Jr. (incumbent) 35,080 100.0
Total votes
35,080 100.0
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Rebecca Bennett
Executive branch officials U.S. representatives State legislators Local officials Party officials 2 Democratic municipal chairs[ 125] Political parties Labor unions Organizations Michael Roth
Executive branch officials U.S. representatives Local officials Political parties Organizations Tina Shah
U.S. representatives Organizations Brian Varela
Executive branch officials State legislators Local officials Party officials Individuals Political parties Labor unions Organizations Megan O'Rourke (withdrawn)
U.S. representatives Political parties Labor unions County convention results [ edit ] County convention results
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Beth Adubato (D) $167,476
$164,833
$2,642
Rebecca Bennett (D)
$2,944,137
$2,180,069
$764,068
Michael Roth (D)
$1,231,819
$546,416
$685,402
Tina Shah (D)
$2,148,461
$1,541,109
$607,351
Sara Sooy (D) $54,490
$54,490
$0
Brian Varela (D)
$1,961,309[ c]
$1,602,817
$358,492
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 105]
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Margin
Rebecca
Michael
Tina
Brian
Other
Undecided
Tavern Research[ 172]
May 31 – June 1, 2026
479 (LV)
± 5.4%
32% 12%
16%
15%
1%
24%
StimSight Research[ 173] [ A]
May 17–20, 2026
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
31% 15%
16%
17%
–
21%
36% [ d] 19%
19%
20%
–
6%
Impact Research (D)[ 174] [ B]
May 11–13, 2026
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
36% 13%
15%
12%
–
22%
GQR (D)[ 175] [ C]
May 3–6, 2026
402 (LV)
± 4.9%
26% 7%
23%
10%
–
34%
GQR (D)[ 176] [ C]
February 22–25, 2026
403 (LV)
± 4.9%
10% 3%
8%
4%
5%[ e]
64%
Third-party and independent candidates [ edit ] Removed from Ballot [ edit ]
Post-primary endorsements
Rebecca Bennett
Statewide officials Labor unions Organizations Declined to endorse
Labor unions New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council[ 24]
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Thomas Kean Jr. (R)
$4,542,250
$1,199,846
$3,390,691
Rebecca Bennett (D)
$2,944,138
$2,180,070
$764,068
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Margin
Tom
Rebecca
Undecided
Z to A Research[ 187] [ D]
May 24–26, 2026
430 (LV)
± 4.7%
43%
47% 10%
Hypothetical polling
Tom Kean Jr. vs. Tina Shah
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Margin
Tom
Tina
Undecided
Z to A Research[ 188] [ D]
May 24–26, 2026
430 (LV)
± 4.7%
43%
46% 11%
2026 New Jersey's 8th congressional district election
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]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Mussab Ali
U.S. representatives Organizations Rob Menendez
U.S. senators U.S. representatives Statewide officials State legislators Local officials Political parties Labor unions Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Mussab Ali (D)
$226,776
$186,914
$39,861
Rob Menendez (D)
$1,550,177
$1,078,528
$748,335
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 206]
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Margin
Mussab
Rob
Undecided
Center for Strategic Politics (D)[ 207] [ E]
April 11–16, 2026
411 (LV)
± 4.8%
27%
42% 31%
2026 Democratic primary results by precinct:
40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
90–100%
No candidates successfully submitted paperwork by March 23, 2026 to appear on the ballot for the Republican primary.[ 208]
Third-party and Independent candidates [ edit ]
Richard Barilla (Independent), teacher[ 21]
Aristotle Eliopoulos
Party officials 3 Republican county chairs[ 209] Richard Barilla (withdrawn)
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
Campaign finance reports as of April 14, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Richard Barilla (I)$5,600
$3,748
$1,851
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 206]
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ]
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Rob Menendez (D)
$1,550,178
$1,078,528
$748,335
Aristotle Eliopoulos (I)
$0
$0
$0
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
2026 New Jersey's 9th congressional district election
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.
Nellie Pou
State officials U.S. representatives State legislators Local officials Party officials Labor unions Organizations Political parties
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Nellie Pou (D)
$2,327,473
$970,112
$1,509,835
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 223]
Democratic primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Nellie Pou (incumbent) 27,790 100.0
Total votes
27,790 100.0
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Billy Prempeh, sales consultant and nominee for this district in 2020 , 2022 , and 2024 (endorsed Burress) [ 226]
Tiffany Burress
Party officials Individuals Billy Prempeh, sales consultant and former candidate for this district[ 226] Organizations Rosie Pino
Individuals Political parties Organizations County convention results [ edit ] County convention results
Bergen County Republican Convention[ 82]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Rosie Pino 91 57.2
Republican Tiffany Burress
68
42.8
Total votes
159 100.0
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Tiffany Burress (R)
$97,008
$86,414
$10,594
Rosie Pino (R)
$367,495
$338,883
$33,611
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 223]
Republican primary results[ 231]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Rosie Pino 6,711 51.3
Republican Tiffany Burress
6,366
48.7
Total votes
13,077 100.0
Third-party and independent candidates [ edit ]
Diomedes Minaya (God First), perennial candidate[ 21] [ 232]
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ]
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Nellie Pou (D)
$2,661,928
$1,021,043
$1,793,359
Rosie Pino (R)
$437,829
$398,205
$39,624
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 223]
2026 New Jersey's 10th congressional district election
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]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Lawrence Poster, managing director at Catalyx Group[ 4]
LaMonica McIver
Statewide officials State legislators Local officials Individuals Labor unions Political parties Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
LaMonica McIver (D)
$1,798,118
$1,373,520
$587,809
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 237]
Carmen Bucco, perennial candidate and nominee for this district in the 2024 special and regular elections[ 238]
Republican primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Carmen Bucco 4,359 100.0
Total votes
4,359 100.0
Third-party and Independent candidates [ edit ]
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ] Declined to endorse
Labor unions New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council[ 24]
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
LaMonica McIver (D)
$1,798,118
$1,373,521
$587,810
Carmen Bucco (R)
$2,270
$403
$1,867
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
2026 New Jersey's 11th congressional district election
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] 2025 election for governor of New Jersey.[ 240] [ 241] special election was held on April 16, 2026, to fill the remainder of her term. Analilia Mejia won the special election to fill the remainder of Sherrill's term, and has declared intention to seek a full term this November.[ 242]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Rosy Bagolie , state assemblymember from the 27th district (2024–present)[ 245] Zach Beecher, U.S. Army veteran, venture capitalist, and candidate for this district in the April special election [ 246]
J-L Cauvin , attorney, comedian, and candidate for this district in the April special election [ 246] (endorsed Mejia) Cammie Croft, nonprofit executive, former White House deputy new media director, and candidate for this district in the April special election [ 246] (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) [ 247]
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) [ 248] [ 249] 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 [ 250] Anna Lee Williams, corporate social responsibility manager and candidate for this district in the April special election [ 246] (endorsed Mejia)
Analilia Mejia
U.S. senators U.S. representatives Donald Norcross , NJ-01 (2014–present)[ 252] Herb Conaway , NJ-03 (2025–present)[ 252] Frank Pallone , NJ-06 (1988–present)[ 252] Rob Menendez , NJ-08 (2023–present)[ 253] Nellie Pou , NJ-09 (2025–present)[ 252] LaMonica McIver , NJ-10 (2024–present)[ 253] Bonnie Watson Coleman , NJ-12 (2015–present)[ 253] Tom Malinowski , former chair of the Hunterdon County Democratic Party (2024–2025), former NJ-07 (2019–2023), and candidate for this district in the April special election [ 254] Party officials Political parties Labor unions Organizations
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Joseph Lewis (D)
$102,345
$10,119
$83,608
Analilia Mejia (D)
$1,539,748
$1,405,353
$134,395
Justin Strickland (D)
$88,756
$87,568
$1,187
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 261]
County results
Mejia
30–40%
40–50%
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
90–100%
Lewis
30–40%
Other
No Votes
Precinct results
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Joe Hathaway (R)
$624,231
$618,881
$5,349
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 261]
Republican primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Joe Hathaway 23,961 100.0
Total votes
23,961 100.0
Third-party and independent candidates [ edit ]
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ] Declined to endorse
Labor unions New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council[ 24]
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Analilia Mejia (D)
$1,539,749
$1,405,353
$134,395
Joe Hathaway (R)
$624,232
$618,882
$5,350
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
2026 New Jersey's 12th congressional district election
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]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Matt Adams, U.S. Army reserve officer and former Middlesex councilmember[ 265]
Sue Altman, former state director for U.S. senator Andy Kim and nominee for the 7th district in 2024 [ 266]
Brad Cohen, mayor of East Brunswick [ 267]
Kyle Little, fitness studio owner[ 268]
Adrian Mapp, mayor of Plainfield [ 269]
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson , state assemblymember from the 15th district (2018–present)[ 270] Shanel Robinson, Somerset County commissioner [ 271]
Squire Servance, attorney[ 272]
Sujit Singh, technology consultant[ 273]
Jay Vaingankar, former U.S. Department of Energy special advisor[ 274]
Sam Wang , professor[ 275]
Sue Altman
Executive branch officials U.S. senators Statewide officials Local officials Political parties Organizations Brad Cohen
State legislators Individuals Political parties Organizations Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Altman, Hamawy, Little, Mapp, Robinson, Singh, Vaingankar, and Wang) [ 15] Adam Hamawy
Executive branch officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives Jamaal Bowman , former NY-16 (2021–2025)[ 296] Greg Casar , TX-35 (2023–present)[ 297] Maxwell Frost , FL-10 (2023–present)[ 297] Chuy Garcia , IL-04 (2019–present)[ 64] Pramila Jayapal , WA-07 (2017–present)[ 297] Ro Khanna , CA-17 (2017–present)[ 298] Summer Lee , PA-12 (2023–present)[ 64] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , NY-14 (2019–present)[ 299] Ilhan Omar , MN-05 (2019–present)[ 300] Delia Ramirez , IL-03 (2023–present)[ 301] Lateefah Simon , CA-12 (2025-present)[ 302] Robert Garcia , CA-42 (2023-present[ 303] Rashida Tlaib , MI-12 (2019-present)[ 304] Jill Tokuda , HI-02 (2023–present)[ 305] Statewide officials State legislators Individuals Labor Unions Organizations Kyle Little
Organizations Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Altman, Cohen, Hamawy, Mapp, Robinson, Singh, Vaingankar, and Wang) [ 15] Adrian Mapp
State legislators Local officials Political parties Labor unions New Jersey Firefighters' Mutual Benevolent Association[ 322] Organizations Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Altman, Cohen, Hamawy, Little, Robinson, Singh, Vaingankar, and Wang) [ 15] Shanel Robinson
State legislators Local officials Organizations Political parties Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
State legislators Local officials Labor Unions Political parties Sujit Singh
Organizations Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Altman, Cohen, Hamawy, Little, Mapp, Robinson, Vaingankar, and Wang) [ 15] Jay Vaingankar
Executive branch officials U.S. representatives Organizations Sam Wang
Party officials Individuals Organizations Gun Sense Voter (co-endorsement with Altman, Cohen, Hamawy, Little, Mapp, Robinson, Singh, and Vaingankar) [ 15] Declined to endorse
U.S. representatives State legislators County convention results [ edit ] County convention results
2026 NJ-12 Democratic primary debates and forums
No. Date
Host
Moderator
Link
Participants
P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn
Altman
Cohen
Hamawy
Mapp
Reynolds-Jackson
Robinson
Servance
Vaingankar
Wang
1
April 26, 2026
New Jersey Globe David Wildstein
YouTube P P P P P P P P P
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Matt Adams (D)
$85,764
$65,942
$19,821
Sue Altman (D)
$490,067
$289,698
$200,369
Brad Cohen (D)
$700,545
$517,991
$182,553
Adam Hamawy (D)
$1,028,936
$718,239
$310,697
Kyle Little (D)
$30,555
$35,089
$2,580
Adrian Mapp (D)
$430,668
$362,655
$68,012
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)
$282,597
$220,828
$61,768
Shanel Robinson (D)
$140,250
$96,343
$43,906
Squire Servance (D)
$390,651
$333,045
$57,605
Sujit Singh (D)
$126,524
$43,170
$83,353
Jay Vanigankar (D)
$285,299
$249,169
$36,130
Samuel Wang (D)
$465,174
$294,284
$170,889
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 337]
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[ a]
Margin
Sue
Brad
Adam
VerlinaReynolds-Jackson
Other
Undecided
Workbench Strategy[ 338] [ F]
May 5–7, 2026
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
12%
11%
19% 10%
39%[ g]
8%
Workbench Strategy[ 338] [ F]
March 30 – April 1, 2026
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
12%
11%
5%
16% 43%[ h]
15%
Democratic primary results[ 339]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic Adam Hamawy 22,265 28.6
Democratic Brad Cohen
11,353
14.6
Democratic Sam Wang 7,286
9.4
Democratic Shanel Robinson
6,905
8.9
Democratic Verlina Reynolds-Jackson 6,858
8.8
Democratic Sue Altman
6,595
8.5
Democratic Squire Servance
4,273
5.5
Democratic Adrian Mapp
3,389
4.4
Democratic Sujit Singh
3,045
3.9
Democratic Jay Vaingankar
2,348
3.0
Democratic Matt Adams
1,613
2.1
Democratic Elijah Dixon (withdrawn)
1,150
1.5
Democratic Kyle Little
674
0.9
Total votes
77,754 100.0
Gregg Mele, attorney and perennial candidate[ 340]
Andrew Zaborney, Spotswood councilmember (running for Middlesex County commission) [ 341] County convention results [ edit ] County convention results
Mercer County Republican Convention[ 65]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Gregg Mele 26 81.3
Republican David Brown
6
18.8
Total votes
32 100.0
Somerset County Republican Convention[ 343]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Gregg Mele 41 87.2
Republican David Brown
6
12.7
Total votes
47 100.0
Republican primary results
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican Gregg Mele 13,298 100.0
Total votes
13,298 100.0
Third-party and independent candidates [ edit ]
Post-primary endorsements [ edit ] Adam Hamawy (D)
Labor unions Organizations Declined to endorse
Labor unions New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council[ 24]
Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Adam Hamawy (D)
$1,028,937
$718,239
$310,697
Gregg Mele (R)
$67,518
$62,336
$5,182
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 30]
1 2 3 4 5 6 Key: ↑ Served as council president in 2023 ↑ $1,150,000 of this total was self-funded by Varela. ↑ With voters who lean towards a given candidate ↑ Megan O'Rourke with 5% ↑ No vote totals were reported ↑ Adrian Mapp, Shanel Robinson, Squire Servance, Jay Vaingankar, and Sam Wang with a combined 25%; "Someone else" with 14% ↑ Adrian Mapp, Shanel Robinson, Jay Vaingankar, and Sam Wang with a combined 14%; "Someone else" with 29%
Partisan clients
↑ Poll sponsored by Insider NJ ↑ Poll sponsored by Bennett's campaign 1 2 Poll sponsored by Shah's campaign 1 2 Poll sponsored by 314 Action , which supports Shah ↑ Poll sponsored by Ali's campaign 1 2 Poll sponsored by Hamawy's campaign
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Now he's running for Congress in New Jersey" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 23, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Fox, Joey (March 24, 2026). "Democratic field for Watson Coleman's seat whittled down after four candidates don't file" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 24, 2026 . ↑ "UNITE HERE Local 54 Endorses Alexander in CD-2" . InsiderNJ . February 12, 2026. Retrieved February 14, 2026 .1 2 3 Fox, Joey (March 8, 2026). "Alexander narrowly beats Winder for Atlantic Dem endorsement" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 8, 2026 . ↑ Wildstein, David (March 6, 2026). "Cumberland Dems back Alexander for NJ-2 after chair endorsement snafu" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 24, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (March 16, 2026). "Alexander, Peace get Ocean Dem endorsement for GOP-held House seats" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 17, 2026 . 1 2 Wildstein, David (March 14, 2026). "In race to challenge Van Drew, Alexander wins Salem Dem endorsement in NJ-2" . New Jersey Globe . 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"Why these two congressional districts outside Philly could be key to Democrats flipping the House" . Phillyvoice . Retrieved May 25, 2026 . ↑ Pizzaro, Max (June 26, 2026). "Norcross All-in for Change in Neighboring CD-1, with Mullock" . InsiderNJ . Retrieved June 27, 2026 . 1 2 Wildstein, David (June 30, 2026). "NJEA endorses Bennett, Mullock for Congress" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved July 5, 2026 . ↑ {{Cite weblurl=https://ufcwlocal152.org/news/ufcw-new-york-new-jersey-district-council-endorses-zack-mullock-for-congress/|tile= UFCW New York/New Jersey District Council Endorses Zack Mullock for Congress|date=July 3, 2026|website=UFCW Local 152]]}} ↑ Fox, Joey (May 28, 2025). "Dem group polling in NJ-2 as party looks to expand playing field" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 9, 2025 . ↑ Wildstein, David (February 28, 2026). "Chebra easily beats Moustakas for Burlington County Commissioner endorsement" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 3, 2026 . 1 2 3 4 Fox, Joey (February 7, 2026). "Monmouth Dems endorse Rachel Peace for NJ-4 at 2026's first county convention" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 9, 2026 . 1 2 3 "On Earth Week, We're Endorsing Climate Champions to Take Back the House" . League of Conservation Voters. April 25, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2025 .1 2 3 4 "Jewish Dems Endorsed Candidates" . Jewish Democratic Council of America . Retrieved October 28, 2025 .1 2 "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 3rd" . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved March 3, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (January 9, 2026). "Attorney, Marine Corps veteran joining GOP primary for NJ-3" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 9, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (January 6, 2026). "Former GOP gubernatorial candidate will run against Conaway" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 9, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (November 20, 2025). "Conaway gets new Republican challenger in NJ-3" . New Jersey Globe . 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"ATR Applauds Winning Pledge Signers in June 2 Primaries" . atr.org . Retrieved June 9, 2026 . 1 2 "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 4th" . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved March 3, 2026 .1 2 Fox, Joey (January 14, 2026). "Democratic field against Chris Smith expands and shifts" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 14, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (October 13, 2025). "Union electrician, Navy veteran joins Democratic primary to take on Chris Smith" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved October 13, 2025 . ↑ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1878472" . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved November 2, 2025 .1 2 "New Champions in Competitive Districts" . dfer.org . Retrieved April 28, 2026 .1 2 3 "Candidates" . Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs .1 2 3 Fox, Joey (February 15, 2026). "Passaic Dems endorse Mejia for full term; Way doesn't screen for endorsement" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 15, 2026 . 1 2 "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 5th" . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved March 3, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (September 9, 2025). " . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved September 9, 2025 . ↑ Wildstein, David (March 30, 2026). "Aslanian ends run for Congress, endorses Kirrane" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 30, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (July 21, 2025). "Guinchard ends rematch campaign in NJ-5" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved July 21, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 Wildstein, David (March 9, 2026). "Pino defeats Burress at Bergen GOP convention; Zdan endorsed for U.S. Senate" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 10, 2026 . ↑ Wildstein, David (February 11, 2026). "Alex Zdan will challenge Cory Booker for U.S. Senate" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 12, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (January 6, 2025). "Pallone will face Democratic primary challenge in 2026" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 6, 2025 . 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 ↑ Fox, Joey (July 28, 2025). "John Hsu will challenge Frank Pallone once again in NJ-6 primary" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved July 28, 2025 . ↑ @genzforchange; (March 11, 2026). "Proud to stand with Katie Bansil in her fight for everyday working people. Let's make it happen, New Jersey!" – via Instagram . ↑ "Endorsements for 2026" . Retrieved March 11, 2026 .1 2 3 "Our Endorsements — Track AIPAC" . Track AIPAC . Retrieved February 7, 2026 .1 2 3 "NEW JERSEY PRIMARY ELECTION 2026 VOTER GUIDE" (PDF) . CAIR Action New Jersey . Retrieved May 26, 2026 .1 2 3 4 5 6 "See Our Endorsees" . emgageaction.org . Retrieved May 1, 2026 .↑ "Our Revolution New Jersey is proud to endorse John Hsu for Congress. As the former state chair of Our Revolution, John has been on the frontline of organizing our constituents to support our striking nurses and steel workers. He was a key leader in stopping the development of the Woodbridge Powerplant and has always stood up to the corrupt political establishment. In Congress, John has pledged to ensure our economy works for the working class, not just for billionaires and corporations. We are excited to support the grassroots candidate @johnhsuforcongress in the Democratic Primary in the 6th district of New Jersey" . Facebook . Retrieved May 1, 2026 .1 2 3 Fox, Joey (March 11, 2026). "Cohen easily wins Middlesex Dem endorsement for NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 11, 2026 . 1 2 "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 6th" . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved March 3, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (November 24, 2025). "Republican newcomer enters race against Pallone in NJ-6" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved November 25, 2025 . 1 2 Wildstein, David (March 14, 2026). "Tabor wins big at Middlesex GOP convention" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 14, 2026 . ↑ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1792095" . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved November 2, 2025 .↑ Wildstein, David (June 9, 2026). "NJ-6 independent tossed from ballot after coming up short on signatures" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 10, 2026 . ↑ Tully, Tracey (June 13, 2026). "It's Been 100 Days. Do You Know Where Rep. Tom Kean Is?" . The New York Times . Retrieved June 13, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (May 8, 2025). "In a first, Trump gives Tom Kean Jr. his 'complete and total endorsement' . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 31, 2026 . ↑ Fernandez, Madison; Han, Daniel (March 4, 2026). "New Jersey Republicans can't quit Chris Christie" . Politico . Retrieved March 4, 2026 . ↑ "Log Cabin Republicans PAC Announces Second Round of Endorsements" . Log Cabin Republicans . April 14, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 .↑ Rooney, Matt (January 21, 2026). "NRCC highlights Tom Kean Jr.'s career, accomplishments in new biographical video" . The Save Jersey Blog . Retrieved January 21, 2026 . ↑ "RJC endorses 16 congressional incumbents, including 4 Jews" . San Diego Jewish World . March 12, 2026. Retrieved March 13, 2026 .↑ Wildstein, David (February 26, 2026). "Tabor beats Zdan for Hunterdon GOP U.S. Senate endorsement" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 1, 2026 . 1 2 "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 7th" . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved March 3, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (February 4, 2025). "Rebecca Bennett, ex-Navy helicopter pilot, will run against Kean in NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 4, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (April 17, 2025). "Michael Roth, ex-Small Business Administration leader, makes NJ-7 campaign official" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 17, 2025 . ↑ Wildstein, David (July 1, 2025). "Physician Tina Shah, who served in Obama and Biden administrations, will challenge Kean in NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved July 1, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (April 9, 2025). "Brian Varela adds his name to growing Dem field in NJ's 7th district" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 9, 2025 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (March 23, 2026). "NJ-7 Democratic field drops to four after O'Rourke, Adubato end campaigns" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 23, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (January 31, 2026). "Mendoza ends NJ-7 campaign, saying Dems have become 'the new Republicans' . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 31, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (April 15, 2026). "Megan O'Rourke endorses Rebecca Bennett, her former NJ-7 rival" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 15, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (January 29, 2026). "Sara Sooy exits NJ-7 race, backs Rebecca Bennett" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 29, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (December 16, 2025). "Vartan drops out of NJ-7 primary" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved December 16, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (March 18, 2026). "Bennett snags Union Democratic endorsement after municipal chair vote" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 24, 2026 . ↑ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (June 9, 2025). "Morning Digest: Democrats look to expand House playing field into conservative bastion" . The Downballot . Retrieved June 9, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (November 6, 2025). "Tom Malinowski makes it official: He's running to succeed Mikie Sherrill" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved November 6, 2025 . ↑ "Former Congressman and Under Secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy and Taking The Hill PAC Endorse Rebecca Bennett, Navy Helicopter Pilot, for Congress" . September 2, 2025. Retrieved November 21, 2025 .↑ "Four Female Veterans Running for Congress Launch: "The Hell Cats" . November 12, 2025. Retrieved November 13, 2025 .1 2 Fox, Joey (November 1, 2025). "Colorado Rep. Jason Crow backs Rebecca Bennett in NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved November 2, 2025 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (April 29, 2025). "Bennett lands early endorsement from major veterans group" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 29, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (October 13, 2025). "N.Y. congressman Pat Ryan backs Rebecca Bennett in NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved October 13, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 5 Fox, Joey (April 16, 2026). "Scutari, other top Union Dems endorse Bennett" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 17, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (December 10, 2025). "Cryan endorses Bennett in NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved December 10, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 Fox, Joey (February 2, 2026). "Rebecca Bennett nets big group of Hunterdon endorsements, including county's lone Dem legislator" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 2, 2026 . ↑ "Former Mayor of Summit Glatt Endorses Bennett in CD-7" . InsiderNJ . September 24, 2025. Retrieved October 24, 2025 .↑ Fox, Joey (March 27, 2026). "Following party endorsement, Somerset Dems coalesce behind Bennett" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 30, 2026 . 1 2 Blackburn, Zach (March 1, 2026). "Hunterdon Dems endorse Bennett in NJ-7 primary" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 1, 2026 . 1 2 3 Fox, Joey (March 23, 2026). "Morris Democrats endorse Bennett For NJ-7 In Tight Vote" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 23, 2026 . 1 2 Blackburn, Zach (March 18, 2026). "Somerset Democrats endorse Bennett in NJ-7 primary" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 19, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (March 14, 2026). "Westfield Dems vote to endorse Bennett" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 14, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (March 18, 2026). "Bennett snags Union Democratic endorsement after municipal chair vote" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 19, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (February 10, 2026). "Firefighters endorse Bennett in NJ-7 Democratic primary" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 14, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (March 2, 2026). "N.J. College Democrats endorse Bennett, Altman" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 2, 2026 . ↑ "Rebecca Bennett" . J Street PAC. Retrieved December 23, 2025 .↑ "Rebecca Bennett" . Serve America PAC . Retrieved February 15, 2026 .1 2 Fox, Joey (August 13, 2025). "Group supporting Democratic moms backs Rebecca Bennett in NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved August 13, 2025 . 1 2 3 "Michael Roth for Congress Launches Climate Leaders for Michael with Endorsements from Senior White House and New Jersey Climate Leaders" . InsiderNJ . Retrieved January 28, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (May 29, 2026). "Jim Johnson endorses Michael Roth in NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 29, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (March 10, 2026). "Roth wins straw poll of Summit municipal Dems" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 11, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (April 22, 2026). "Five Indivisible chapters endorse Roth in NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 23, 2026 . 1 2 3 4 "New Jersey's Dr. Tina Shah adds another important endorsement in her run for US Congress from New Jersey" . India Times . February 6, 2026. Retrieved February 7, 2026 .↑ "California Congressman Dave Min Endorses Dr. Tina Shah For New Jersey's 7th Congressional District" . India Currents . December 12, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (July 17, 2025). "Kansas congresswoman endorses Shah for NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved July 18, 2025 . 1 2 3 Wildstein, David (April 29, 2026). "Shah gains backing of four Democratic House members from outside N.J." New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 30, 2026 . 1 2 "ASPIRE PAC Endorses Two AANHPI Candidates for Congress" . July 23, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2025 .1 2 Fox, Joey (May 6, 2026). "Well-funded scientists' group endorses Shah, Hamawy" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 6, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (March 10, 2026). "Vaingankar gets backing from Asian American advocacy groups" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 10, 2026 . ↑ Wildstein, David (May 25, 2026). "VA hospital workers union backs Tina Shan" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 25, 2026 . 1 2 3 Fox, Joey (December 2, 2025). "O'Rourke picks up Machinists endorsement in NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved December 2, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (February 27, 2026). "Former DNC chairman endorses Varela for NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 27, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (June 16, 2025). "Varela snags big group of endorsements from Morris County Dems" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 16, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (November 19, 2025). "Brian Varela earns surprise endorsement from Steve Sweeney" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved November 19, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (February 2, 2026). "Varela bolsters progressive credentials with endorsement from Baraka" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 2, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (October 23, 2025). "Varela picks up more endorsements from Hunterdon Dems" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved October 24, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (August 15, 2025). "Varela picks up endorsements from local Democrats in Flemington" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved November 10, 2025 . 1 2 3 Wildstein, David (March 14, 2026). "Brian Varela wins Sussex Dem convention in NJ-7 race" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 14, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (February 12, 2026). "Varela gets endorsement from Andrew Yang, one of his earliest political allies" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 13, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (October 17, 2025). "Brian Varela gets endorsement from Patricia Campos-Medina, an NJ-7 resident" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 27, 2026 . ↑ "Forward Party Endorses Erin Petrey (KY-06) and Brian Varela (NJ-07) for US House" . Forward Party. May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026 .1 2 Fox, Joey (March 24, 2026). "With O'Rourke ending NJ-7 campaign, Warren Dems switch to Varela" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 25, 2026 . 1 2 3 Fox, Joey (March 21, 2026). "Warren Dems go for O'Rourke in NJ07 primary" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 21, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (April 30, 2026). "Varela endorsed by 32BJ SEIU, his first union backer" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 1, 2026 . 1 2 3 4 Fox, Joey (May 19, 2026). "Varela picks up more progressive support" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 19, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (January 29, 2026). "Latino Victory Fund endorses Varela" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 29, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (April 15, 2026). "Make the Road Action NJ endorses Varela for NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 16, 2026 . ↑ "Meet Our 2026 Candidates" . Peace Action . Retrieved November 14, 2025 .1 2 3 4 5 "ELECTION 2026" . pdamerica.org . Retrieved May 25, 2026 .1 2 Fox, Joey (November 19, 2025). "Rush Holt endorses Megan O'Rourke, his fellow scientist, for NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved November 19, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (January 20, 2026). "O'Rourke's NJ-7 campaign gets endorsement from Ro Khanna" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 20, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (September 25, 2025). "O'Rourke earns scientists' union endorsement in NJ-7 campaign" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved September 25, 2025 . ↑ "NJ-07 Democratic Primary: Bennett Leads at 32%" . Tavern Research. June 1, 2026. Retrieved June 2, 2026 .↑ "Insider NJ/StimSight Poll Finds Bennett Leads the Democratic Field in New Jersey's 7th District; Primary Voters Say Ousting Kean is Their Top Consideration" . Insider NJ . May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (May 19, 2026). "Bennett posts big lead in her internal poll" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 19, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (May 20, 2026). "Shah internal poll finds much closer race in NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 20, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (March 30, 2026). "NJ-7 Dem race still wide open, per Shah internal poll from February" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 30, 2026 . ↑ "New Jersey U.S. House primary results - District 7" . AP News . Retrieved June 5, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (June 9, 2026). " . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 10, 2026 . ↑ Wildstein, David (July 31, 2026). "Appellate Court removes Libertarian candidate from NJ-7 ballot after deputy attorney general declines to back constitutional claim" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved August 7, 2026 . ↑ Wildstein, David (June 9, 2026). "Anti-abortion leader Randall Terry ends independent House bid in NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 10, 2026 . ↑ Wildstein, David (June 24, 2026). "Mikie Sherrill endorses Rebecca Bennett for Congress in NJ-7" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 25, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (June 4, 2026). "Bennett named to DCCC's 'Red to Blue' list" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 10, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (June 3, 2026). "EMILYs List endorses Bennett, now NJ-7's Dem nominee" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 10, 2026 . ↑ "ECU Endorses Rebecca Bennett in NJ-07" . End Citizens United. June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 .↑ "Rebecca Bennett" . giffords.org . June 24, 2026.↑ "Endorsed Candidates" . newdemactionfund.com . Retrieved June 10, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (June 4, 2026). "Pro-Shah group's poll also found Bennett leading Kean says" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 4, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (May 28, 2026). "Shah leads Kean in head-to-head matchup, allied group's poll says" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 28, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (January 27, 2026). "Promising to 'choose courage', Mussab Ali launches primary challenge against Rob Menendez" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 27, 2026 . ↑ "Meet Our 2026 Candidates" . Peace Action. Retrieved October 23, 2025 .1 2 Altimari, Daniela; McIntire, Mary ellen; Lesniewski, Niela (May 21, 2026). "At the Races: Full disclosure, Jersey edition" . Roll Call . Peace Action. Retrieved May 25, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (January 14, 2026). "Rob Menendez endorsed by Andy Kim, bolstering progressive credentials" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 14, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (January 13, 2026). "Congressional Hispanic Caucus's well-funded political arm endorses Menendez" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 14, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (January 16, 2026). "McIver, Watson Coleman endorse Menendez for re-election" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 16, 2026 . 1 2 3 4 Fox, Joey (January 8, 2026). "Stack, HCDO will stick with Rob Menendez in 2026" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 14, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (January 9, 2026). "Wainstein, aligning with Hudson Dems, endorses Menendez for re-election" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 9, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (February 17, 2026). "Menendez will have Baraka in his corner for NJ-8 primary" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 17, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (April 13, 2026). "Hoboken mayor endorses Menendez, two years after opposing him" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 13, 2026 . 1 2 3 Wildstein, David (March 21, 2026). "Essex Dems endorse McGrath, Klein, Richardson and Yasin for County Commissioner" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 25, 2026 . 1 2 3 Wildstein, David (February 8, 2026). "Union County Democrats back Mapp for Watson Coleman's House seat" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 9, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (January 7, 2026). "Menendez picks up support from two unions that stayed neutral in 2024" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 7, 2026 . ↑ "LiUNA Endorses Congressman Rob Menendez for Re-Election in 2026" . InsiderNJ . February 24, 2026. Retrieved March 3, 2026 .1 2 Fox, Joey (March 5, 2026). "Carpenters go for Menendez once again in NJ-8" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 5, 2026 . ↑ Gold, Ashley (May 8, 2026). "Scoop: Pro-AI super PAC endorses three Dems" . Axios . Retrieved May 17, 2026 . ↑ Heins, John (March 17, 2026). "Make the Road Action New Jersey endorses Rep. Menendez for re-election" . Hudson County View . Retrieved May 2, 2026 . 1 2 "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 8th" . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved March 3, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (April 21, 2026). "Menendez leads in NJ-8 race but could be vulnerable, Ali internal poll argues" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 21, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (March 24, 2026). "N.J. Republicans may leave House seat uncontested for first time since 2008" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 24, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (May 29, 2025). "Lacking a candidate, Republicans will back independent campaign in CD-8" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 29, 2025 . ↑ "Official Forward Party Website for Richard" . Forward Party . Retrieved April 24, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (July 8, 2025). "Nellie Pou raises more than $500k ahead of tough re-election fight" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved July 8, 2025 . ↑ Wildstein, David (November 12, 2025). "Sayegh will seek third term in Paterson, forgoes primary challenge vs. Pou" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved November 12, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 Fox, Joey (July 25, 2025). "Ex-DNC chair holds fundraiser with Nellie Pou" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved July 27, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (March 2, 2026). "Juliano, Bergen municipal chairs endorse Pou ahead of convention" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 3, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (March 27, 2026). "Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorses Pou over Black Republican foe" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 27, 2026 . ↑ "Candidates" . Elect Democratic Women . Retrieved November 25, 2025 .↑ "EMILYs List Endorses Nine Democratic Pro-Choice Women for Reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives" . EMILYs List. Retrieved June 13, 2025 .↑ "End Citizens United" . End Citizens United. Retrieved November 25, 2025 .↑ "GIFFORDS PAC endorses key battleground champions running for reelection to Congress" . Giffords PAC. September 30, 2025. Retrieved September 30, 2025 .↑ "Endorsements" . Latino Victory. Retrieved September 1, 2025 .↑ "Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of U.S. House Frontline Members for the 2026 Midterm Election" . Reproductive Freedom for All . May 8, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025 .1 2 Fox, Joey (March 12, 2026). "Hudson Democrats endorse congressional incumbents for re-election" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 13, 2026 . 1 2 3 "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 9th" . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved March 3, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (July 10, 2025). "Clifton councilwoman will run for GOP nod to take down Nellie Pou" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved July 19, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (January 12, 2026). "Tiffany Burress joins GOP field to unseat Nellie Pou" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 12, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (December 15, 2025). "Prempeh suspends NJ-9 campaign: 'The party wants someone that they can control' . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved December 15, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (January 12, 2026). "Burress gets unanimous backing from local GOP chairs for NJ-9 campaign" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 12, 2026 . 1 2 "Log Cabin Republicans PAC Announces Third Round of Endorsements" . Log Cabin Republicans . May 26, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (May 27, 2026). "Vying to unseat Nellie Pou, NJ-9 Republicans face a stark choice" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 27, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (March 12, 2026). "Kearny GOP chair backs Pino for NJ-9, sparking rift with Hudson organization" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 13, 2026 . ↑ "New Jersey U.S. House primary results - District 9" . AP News . Retrieved June 5, 2026 .↑ Seewald, Joe (June 9, 2026). "NJ-9 independent tossed from ballot" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 10, 2026 . ↑ "NRCC Statement on NJ-09" . nrcc.org . June 12, 2026. Retrieved June 27, 2026 .1 2 3 4 Fox, Joey (March 2, 2026). "McIver officially launches re-election campaign in NJ-10" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 2, 2026 . 1 2 "Results of the Referendum on Endorsement of LaMonica McIver and Adam Hamawy" . rutgers-ptlfc.org . April 24, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026 .↑ "NJWFP Endorses LaMonica McIver for Re-Election in NJ-10" . Working Families Party . Retrieved April 26, 2026 .1 2 "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 10th" . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved March 3, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (November 25, 2025). "Undaunted by losses, Carmen Bucco will run for NJ-10 once again" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved November 25, 2025 . ↑ "FEC Form 1 for Report FEC-1916629" . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved November 2, 2025 .↑ Friedman, Matt (November 18, 2024). "New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill's campaign for governor takes flight" . Politico . Retrieved November 18, 2024 . ↑ Wildstein, David (November 20, 2025). "Mikie Sherrill is now a former congresswoman as N.J. awaits writ of special election" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved November 20, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (November 21, 2025). "Murphy sets February 5 primary, April 16 general for NJ-11 special election" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved November 21, 2025 . ↑ Tully, Tracey (February 10, 2026). "Analilia Mejia Declares Victory in NJ Race After Her Main Rival Concedes" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved February 11, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (March 23, 2026). "Sixth-place finisher in NJ-11 special primary will challenge Mejia again" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 23, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (February 11, 2026). "Rosy Bagolie won't run for NJ-11 in June" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 11, 2026 . 1 2 3 4 Fox, Joey (February 6, 2026). "Mejia retains narrow lead in NJ-11 nailbiter: 'I do think that we have emerged victorious' . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 6, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (February 6, 2026). "Mejia now leads Malinowski by 676 votes, with race still uncalled" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 6, 2026 . ↑ Kudisch, Brianna; Johnson, Brent (February 1, 2026). "A huge fight is raging to replace Mikie Sherrill in Congress. The primary election is Thursday" . NJ.com . Retrieved February 3, 2026 . ↑ Pizzaro, Max (February 10, 2026). "Malinowski Congratulates Mejia on 'Her Hard Won Victory' . InsiderNJ . Retrieved February 10, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (March 22, 2026). "Tahesha Way won't run in June NJ-11 primary, clearing Mejia's path" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 22, 2026 . 1 2 "Senator Cory Booker and Senator Andy Kim endorse Analilia Mejia" . Insider NJ . February 11, 2026. Retrieved February 11, 2026 .1 2 3 4 Fox, Joey (February 12, 2026). "Almost every N.J. congressional Democrat has endorsed Mejia in both April special, June primary" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 14, 2026 . 1 2 3 Fox, Joey (February 10, 2026). "Malinowski concedes NJ-11 primary to Mejia, blaming 'massive flood of dark money' for loss" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 10, 2026 . ↑ Pizzaro, Max (February 10, 2026). "Malinowski Congratulates Mejia on 'Her Hard Won Victory' . InsiderNJ . Retrieved February 10, 2026 . ↑ Pizzaro, Max (February 10, 2026). "Jones: Time for Democrats to Come Together in Support of Mejia" . InsiderNJ . Retrieved February 10, 2026 . ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/DYSGUwyOU5p/ ↑ Fox, Joey (March 17, 2026). "Mejia gets NJEA endorsement for special, regular elections" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 17, 2026 . ↑ "Analilia Mejia" . giffords.org . June 24, 2026.↑ "Analilia Mejia" . J Street PAC. Retrieved April 9, 2026 .↑ "Candidates Endorsed By Citizens Against AIPAC Corruption" . Retrieved May 22, 2026 .1 2 "2026 Election United States House - New Jersey 11th" . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved February 14, 2026 .↑ Wildstein, David (March 19, 2026). "Morris GOP won't endorse in U.S. Senate primary" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 19, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (June 9, 2026). "Independent NJ-11 candidate who designed own petitions allowed on ballot" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 10, 2026 . ↑ 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 (January 26, 2026). "Ex-Middlesex councilman, Army Reserve officer will run for NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 26, 2026 . ↑ 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 (November 10, 2025). "East Brunswick mayor will run to succeed Watson Coleman" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved November 10, 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; 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 . ↑ Fox, Joey (December 8, 2025). "Jay Vaingankar, ex-Energy Department official, enters NJ-12 race" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved December 8, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (January 26, 2026). "Princeton Gerrymandering Project leader plans to run for Congress" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 27, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (December 18, 2025). "Trenton entrepreneur adds name to Democratic field for Watson Coleman's seat" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved December 19, 2025 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (April 21, 2026). "Socialist underdog ends NJ-12 campaign, endorses Hamawy" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 21, 2026 . ↑ 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 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fox, Joey (February 2, 2026). "Reynolds-Jackson puts out dominant show of support from Mercer County Democrats" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 2, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey; Wildstein, David (November 10, 2025). "Here's who's on the early shortlist to succeed Watson Coleman in Congress" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved November 10, 2025 . ↑ Fox, Joey (February 18, 2026). "Tennille McCoy says she's unlikely to run for Congress in NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 24, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (December 19, 2025). "Zwicker will not run for Congress, reshaping NJ-12 field" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved December 19, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Princeton employees donate to Altman, Cohen, Wang in N.J.-12 race" . The Daily Princetonian . Retrieved May 26, 2026 .1 2 Fox, Joey (May 29, 2026). "As 12th district race enters final days, can anyone stop Adam Hamawy?" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 29, 2026 . ↑ Pizarro, Max (May 21, 2026). "Torricelli: 'Sue Reminds the Democratic Party Who We Are' . Retrieved May 22, 2026 . 1 2 Fox, Joey (April 30, 2025). "Working Families Party endorses Altman, its former state director" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 1, 2025 . ↑ "Sue Altman" . J Street PAC . Retrieved May 27, 2026 .↑ "TAKE ACTION!" . patrioticmillionaires.org . Retrieved May 8, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (December 1, 2025). "Middlesex state senator endorses Brad Cohen in NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved December 1, 2025 . 1 2 3 Fox, Joey (March 4, 2026). "Stanley, Karabinchak endorse Cohen in NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 4, 2026 . ↑ Friedman, Matt (May 26, 2026). "Super PAC spending in a post-line world" . Politico . Retrieved May 26, 2026 . 1 2 Blackburn, Zach (May 30, 2026). "Progressives seek to consolidate hungry base in NJ-12 as primary day approaches" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 30, 2026 . ↑ Marquez, Alexandra (January 16, 2026). "Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorses House candidate who saved her life in Iraq" . NBC News . Retrieved January 16, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (May 2, 2026). "In packed NJ-12 race, Bernie Sanders will support Adam Hamawy" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 2, 2026 . 1 2 Pizzaro, Max (April 21, 2026). "Dixon Drops out, Backs Hamawy" . InsiderNJ . Retrieved April 21, 2026 . 1 2 3 4 Fox, Joey (May 27, 2026). "Hamawy endorsed by Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 27, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (May 4, 2026). "Hamawy endorsed by Khanna in NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 4, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (May 22, 2026). "AOC endorses Hamawy" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved May 22, 2026 . ↑ "REP. ILHAN OMAR ENDORSES HAMAWY FOR NJ-12" . InsiderNJ . April 24, 2026. Retrieved April 24, 2026 .1 2 "CONGRESSWOMAN DELIA RAMIREZ ENDORSES HAMAWY" . InsiderNJ . May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 .↑ "CONGRESSWOMAN LATEEFAH SIMON ENDORSES HAMAWY" . Insider NJ . May 26, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026 .↑ Pizarro, Max (June 2, 2026). "Hamawy Victorious in CD-12" . ↑ Kane, Alex (May 14, 2026). "A Test Run for the Anti-AIPAC Super PAC" . Jewish Currents . Retrieved May 15, 2026 . ↑ "CONGRESSWOMAN JILL TOKUDA ENDORSES HAMAWY" . InsiderNJ . May 22, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (February 19, 2026). "Jaffer endorses Hamawy in NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved February 20, 2026 . ↑ Friedman, Matt (May 29, 2026). "The Garden State and the Golden State" . Politico . Retrieved May 29, 2026 . ↑ https://www.mobilize.us/progressivevictory/event/953227/ ↑ "National Nurses United endorses Dr. Adam Hamawy for New Jersey's 12th District" . May 28, 2026. Retrieved May 28, 2026 .↑ Kane, Alex (May 14, 2026). "A Test Run for the Anti-AIPAC Super PAC" . Jewish Currents . Retrieved May 27, 2026 . ↑ @christopherstreetproject; (May 21, 2026). "Christopher Street Project is proud to endorse @hamawyfornj for NJ-12!" – via Instagram . 1 2 Fox (March 24, 2026). "Hamawy endorsed by CAIR Action for NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 24, 2026 . ↑ @hfhraction; (May 7, 2026). "HfHR Action is excited to announce our endorsement of @hamawyfornj to represent New Jersey's 12th district in the United States Congress" – via Instagram . ↑ @JvpAction (May 26, 2026). "JVP Action is proud to endorse Dr. Adam Hamawy for Congress in NJ-12!" (Tweet ) – via X (formerly Twitter) . ↑ Fox, Joey (March 30, 2026). "Justice Democrats add Hamawy to 2026 slate" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 30, 2026 . ↑ @nalactionfund; (May 6, 2026). "We're proud to endorse Dr. Adam Hamawy for U.S. House of Representatives, District 12!" – via Instagram . ↑ "ENDORSEMENTS" . Retrieved May 27, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (March 26, 2026). "Pro-Palestinian PAC, intended to counter AIPAC, endorses Hamawy in NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 26, 2026 . ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5KFUiFkeg/ ↑ "USCPR Action endorses nine bold progressives in first slate" . uscpraction.org . May 14, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026 .1 2 3 4 Blackburn, Zach (April 10, 2026). "Scutari, Union County elected Dems coalesce behind Mapp for Congress" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 11, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (April 21, 2026). "Firefighters endorse Mapp for NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 21, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (March 10, 2026). "Joe Danielsen endorses Shanel Robinson in NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 10, 2026 . ↑ "Somerset County Commissioners Unanimously Endorse Director Shanel Robinson for Congress" . InsiderNJ . March 5, 2026. Retrieved April 16, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (March 13, 2026). "Robinson endorsed by well-funded veterans group for NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 13, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (February 4, 2026). "Franklin Dems endorse hometown candidate Shanel Robinson for NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 10, 2026 . 1 2 Blackburn, Zach (March 18, 2026). "Robinson wins Somerset Democratic endorsement in NJ-12 primary" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 19, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (January 28, 2026). "Verlina Reynolds-Jackson endorsed by Mercer County Executive for NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved January 28, 2026 . ↑ Fox, Joey (April 22, 2026). "Carpenters go for Reynolds-Jackson in NJ-12" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved April 23, 2026 . 1 2 Blackburn, Zach (February 26, 2026). "Reynolds-Jackson clears field to win Mercer endorsement on first ballot" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved March 2, 2026 . ↑ "Jennifer Granholm Endorses Jay Vaingankar in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District Race" . South Asian Herald . April 3, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026 .↑ "Senior House Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi Backs Gen-Z Leader Jay Vaingankar In Race For Congress" . News India Times . April 13, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026 .↑ "Please join us in support of Sam Wang for Congress with your hosts Georgette Farkas and Francine Farkas Sears with special guest Andrew Yang" . ActBlue . Retrieved May 31, 2026 .↑ Allen, Danielle (April 22, 2026). "Debating Democracy Renovation" . Substack . Retrieved May 25, 2026 . 1 2 "More Endorsements Recommended in Race for Princeton Council; Big Name Scientists Endorse Sam Wang for Congress" . TAP . Retrieved March 17, 2026 .↑ Fox, Joey (February 12, 2026). "Who does Bonnie Watson Coleman want to be her successor? Not Brad Cohen" . 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Retrieved April 30, 2026 .↑ Blackburn, Zach (June 9, 2026). "NJ-12 Green Party candidate withstands ballot challenge from independent candidate" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 10, 2026 . ↑ Wildstein, David (June 8, 2026). "Adams drops independent NJ-12 bid; judge to decide Rivera's fate" . New Jersey Globe . Retrieved June 10, 2026 . ↑ "Adam Hamawy" . giffords.org . July 30, 2026.
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