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2026 Race · New Jersey

U.S. House (District 1)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in New Jersey is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Donald Norcross (Democratic), Damon Galdo (Republican), and Austin Johnson (For the People Party). The seat is currently held by Donald Norcross (Democratic), who has served since November 2014, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Damon Galdo

Republican

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Austin Johnson

For the People Party

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Incumbent's record this term

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Donald Norcross

Democratic · Since November 2014

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • Education and Workforce

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.5408

    Faster Labor Contracts Act

  • HRES.1140

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the...

2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in New Jersey in 2026?

Donald Norcross (Democratic), Damon Galdo (Republican), and Austin Johnson (For the People Party). Donald Norcross is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by New Jersey and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Donald Norcross, a Democratic, currently represents New Jersey, serving since November 2014.

What committees does Donald Norcross serve on?

Donald Norcross serves on House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on Education and Workforce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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