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2026 Race · New Jersey

U.S. House (District 8)

5 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in New Jersey is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 5 candidates are on record: Robert Menendez Jr. (Democratic), Richard Barilla (Independent), Aristotle Eliopoulos (Independent), Craig Honts (Socialist Workers Party), and Da'Shone Hughey (We The People Party). The seat is currently held by Robert Menendez (Democratic), who has served since January 2023, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Richard Barilla

Independent

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Aristotle Eliopoulos

Independent

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Craig Honts

Socialist Workers Party

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Da'Shone Hughey

We The People Party

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Incumbent's record this term

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Robert Menendez

Democratic · Since January 2023

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8620

    CARES Hotline Act

  • HR.7943

    Communications Equity and Diversity Council Act

2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in New Jersey in 2026?

Robert Menendez Jr. (Democratic), Richard Barilla (Independent), Aristotle Eliopoulos (Independent), Craig Honts (Socialist Workers Party), and Da'Shone Hughey (We The People Party). Robert Menendez Jr. is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 New Jersey U.S. House (District 8) 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?

Robert Menendez, a Democratic, currently represents New Jersey, serving since January 2023.

What committees does Robert Menendez serve on?

Robert Menendez serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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