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2026 Race · New Jersey

U.S. House (District 3)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 3) in New Jersey is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Herbert C. Conaway Jr. (Democratic), Michael McGuire (Republican), Accountability (Affordability), and Steven Welzer (Green). The seat is currently held by Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. (Democratic), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Michael McGuire

Republican

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Accountability

Affordability

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Steven Welzer

Green

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Herbert C. Conaway, Jr.

Democratic · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • Veterans' Affairs

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8924

    Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026

  • HR.8044

    Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act

2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 3) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 3) in New Jersey in 2026?

Herbert C. Conaway Jr. (Democratic), Michael McGuire (Republican), Accountability (Affordability), and Steven Welzer (Green). Herbert C. Conaway Jr. is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 3) 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?

Herbert C. Conaway, Jr., a Democratic, currently represents New Jersey, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. serve on?

Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. serves on House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.