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2026 NJ Election Matchups
U.S. Senate & Congressional Races — Support Our Republican Candidates
New Jersey patriots — your vote is your voice. Below are the Republican candidates fighting for you in the 2026 U.S. Senate and all 12 Congressional District races. Learn about each candidate, visit their campaign websites, and get involved.
Your Vote. Your Voice. Your Future.
Election Day — November 4, 2026
U.S. Senate Race
Justin Murphy
RepublicanSelf-employed small business owner and constitutional conservative from Tabernacle, NJ. Running on a platform of abolishing the IRS, securing the border, energy independence, parental rights, and fiscal discipline. Dedicated his campaign to the men and women of America's military. The last time New Jersey elected a Republican to the U.S. Senate was 1972 — Murphy is running to change that.
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Congressional Races
Damon Galdo
RRepublican challenger taking on entrenched Democrat Donald Norcross in South Jersey's 1st Congressional District.
Jeff Van Drew
RIncumbent Congressman representing South Jersey's 2nd District. A former Democrat who switched parties in 2019, Van Drew has been a strong supporter of President Trump, border security, veterans, and senior citizens. Previously served three terms in the NJ General Assembly and four terms in the NJ State Senate.
Michael P. McGuire
RRepublican candidate challenging Democrat Herb Conaway in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District.
Christopher H. Smith
RLongtime incumbent Congressman representing NJ's 4th District (Monmouth & Ocean Counties). One of the most senior members of Congress, known for his work combating human trafficking (author of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act), fighting for veterans, and opposing offshore wind turbines. Serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Sean Kirrane
RRepublican challenger taking on incumbent Democrat Josh Gottheimer in NJ's 5th Congressional District (Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, Warren counties).
Hillary Herzig
RRepublican challenger taking on long-serving Democrat Frank Pallone Jr. in NJ's 6th Congressional District (Middlesex & Monmouth counties).
Thomas H. Kean Jr.
RIncumbent Congressman serving his second term representing NJ's 7th District (Morris, Somerset, Union, Hunterdon counties). Son of former NJ Governor Tom Kean. Secured $38 million in federal funds for the district. Fighting to restore the SALT deduction for middle-class New Jersey families.
Rosie Pino
RRepublican candidate challenging Democrat Nellie Pou in NJ's 9th Congressional District (Bergen & Passaic counties).
Carmen Bucco
RRepublican candidate challenging Democrat LaMonica McIver in NJ's 10th Congressional District (Essex & Hudson counties).
Joe Hathaway
RRepublican candidate challenging Democrat Analilia Mejia in NJ's 11th Congressional District (Essex, Morris, Passaic counties).
Gregg Mele
RRepublican candidate challenging Democrat Adam Hamawy in NJ's 12th Congressional District (Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth counties).
Your Vote. Your Voice. Your Future.
Election Day is November 4, 2026. Make sure you're registered and ready to vote.