Elections in New Jersey run on candidates, polling, campaign finance disclosures and results, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the mechanics of the voting process and the legislative updates that shape the state.
Democrats won two GOP-held House seats and all nine of their own in the November 2026 election, leaving one Republican in New Jersey's House delegation.
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November 4, 2026
Van Drew Loses House Seat to Zach MullockRepublican Rep. Jeff Van Drew conceded New Jersey's 2026 House race to Democrat Zach Mullock before the Associated Press called it.
November 4, 2026
Scutari Says Voters Want Lower Costs, AccountabilityNew Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari said the midterm results signal voter demand for lower costs and government accountability.
November 4, 2026
Democrats Expand New Jersey House Delegation to 11-1Democrats gained two seats in New Jersey's congressional delegation on Election Day, shifting the ratio from 9-3 to 11-1.
November 4, 2026
Norcross, Conaway Lead Early New Jersey House RacesEarly results show Democrats Donald Norcross and Herb Conaway leading their New Jersey congressional contests on election night.
November 4, 2026
Pou Wins Second Term in New Jersey's 9thDemocrat Nellie Pou defeated Republican Rosie Pino to retain New Jersey's 9th Congressional District seat.
November 4, 2026
Mejia Wins New Jersey's 11th District House RaceAssociated Press projects Democratic incumbent Analilia Mejia as winner over Republican Joe Hathaway and independent Alan Bond in the uncertified results.
November 4, 2026
McIver Leads Bucco in NJ-10 Congressional RaceIncumbent Democrat LaMonica McIver holds an early lead over Republican challenger Carmen Bucco in New Jersey's 10th congressional district.
November 4, 2026
Pallone, Herzig Face Off in Sixth DistrictPolls closed Tuesday in New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District, where Democratic incumbent Frank Pallone faces Republican challenger Hillary Herzig.
November 3, 2026
Kean, Bennett Face Off in NJ-7 RaceRepublican incumbent Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett compete for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District seat on November 3, 2026.
November 3, 2026
Van Drew Favored in NJ-2 RacePrediction markets and election forecasts show Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew leading Democratic nominee Zack Mullock in New Jersey's 2nd congressional district.
Reporting here centers on campaign filings, polling trends, the legislative process for voting rights and finalized election results. Coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties, encompassing the entire state's political landscape. Election day logistics and the timeline for certifying results are consistent features of this reporting. Shifts in turnout patterns and legislative adjustments to voting methods are the most frequent drivers of these stories.
