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2026 Race · New Jersey

U.S. House (District 5)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in New Jersey is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Josh Gottheimer (Democratic), Sean Kirrane (Republican), and Adam Rueda (Humane Sustainable Future Party). The seat is currently held by Josh Gottheimer (Democratic), who has served since January 2017, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Sean Kirrane

Republican

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Adam Rueda

Humane Sustainable Future Party

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Incumbent's record this term

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Josh Gottheimer

Democratic · Since January 2017

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Financial Services
  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1379

    Condemning Lebanese Hezbollah's repeated violations of ceasefire agreements and calling for the Lebanese...

  • HR.9218

    Marcus’s Law

2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in New Jersey in 2026?

Josh Gottheimer (Democratic), Sean Kirrane (Republican), and Adam Rueda (Humane Sustainable Future Party). Josh Gottheimer is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 5) 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?

Josh Gottheimer, a Democratic, currently represents New Jersey, serving since January 2017.

What committees does Josh Gottheimer serve on?

Josh Gottheimer serves on House Committee on Financial Services and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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