New Jersey Congressional Districts 2026
New Jersey has 12 congressional seats in the US House of Representatives. Most competitive: NJ-3 (Burlington/Camden, toss-up), NJ-7 (Hunterdon/Somerset, R lean).
New Jersey House Districts Overview
| District | Rating | Region / Key Area | 2024 Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ-3 | Republican lean | Burlington/Ocean/Camden | R+3 |
| NJ-7 | Republican | Hunterdon/Somerset/Union | R+8 |
| NJ-8 | Democratic | Hudson County/Jersey City | D+30 |
| NJ-12 | Democratic | Princeton/Trenton | D+20 |
| NJ-6 | Democratic | Middlesex/Monmouth | D+10 |
District Analysis
New Jersey has 12 congressional seats. NJ-3 (Burlington/Camden counties) and NJ-7 (exurban NJ) are competitive. NJ-7 flipped Republican in 2022 with Tom Kean Jr. Republicans targeted NJ-3 in 2024, flipping it to retain their House majority.
2026 Race Outlook
Most competitive districts in New Jersey for 2026: NJ-3 (Burlington/Camden, toss-up), NJ-7 (Hunterdon/Somerset, R lean).
The 2026 midterm election will be held on November 3, 2026. Primary elections in New Jersey are typically held in the spring or summer of 2026. Candidates begin filing in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on New Jersey election law.