2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 5, 2024, to elect the twelve U.S. representatives from the State of New Jersey, one from all twelve of the state's congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections were held on June 4, 2024.

Overview Statewide Party Candi-dates Votes Seats % +/– % Democratic Party 12 2,115,843 52.41% 9 75% Republican Party 12 1,828,853 45.30% 3 25% Green Party 12 48,683 1.21% 0 0% Independent 10 22,985 0.57% 0 0% Libertarian Party 7 18,343 0.45% 0 0% Socialist Workers Party 1 2,419 0.06% 0 0%Total 54 4,037,126 100% 12 100%

District DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % 208,808 57.83% 144,390 39.99% 7,862 2.18% 361,060 100.0% Democratic hold 153,117 41.20% 215,946 58.11% 2,557 0.69% 371,620 100.0% Republican hold 202,034 53.24% 169,454 44.65% 7,996 2.11% 379,484 100.0% Democratic hold 124,803 31.66% 265,652 67.39% 3,773 0.96% 394,228 100.0% Republican hold 208,359 54.56% 165,287 43.28% 8,243 2.16% 381,889 100.0% Democratic hold 170,275 56.07% 122,519 40.34% 10,887 3.59% 303,681 100.0% Democratic hold 200,025 46.37% 223,331 51.77% 8,042 1.86% 431,398 100.0% Republican hold 116,434 59.17% 68,152 34.64% 9,760 4.96% 196,765 100.0% Democratic hold 130,514 50.78% 117,939 45.89% 8,560 3.33% 257,013 100.0% Democratic hold 182,020 74.42% 54,405 22.24% 8,152 3.33% 244,577 100.0% Democratic hold 222,583 56.53% 164,556 41.79% 6,612 1.68% 393,751 100.0% Democratic hold 196,871 61.20% 117,222 36.44% 7,567 2.35% 321,660 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 2,115,843 52.41% 1,828,853 45.30% 90,011 2.23% 4,037,126 100.0%

District 1

The 1st district consists of the South Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia, including the municipalities of Camden and Cherry Hill. The incumbent was Democrat Donald Norcross, who was re-elected with 62.3% of the vote in 2022.

Democratic primary Nominee Donald Norcross, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 15, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDonald Norcross (D)$1,593,165$420,620$1,729,492Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Republican primary Nominee Teddy Liddell, attorney and perennial candidate

Eliminated in primary Damon Galdo, construction superintendent and candidate for this district in 2022 Claire Gustafson, businesswoman, former Collingswood school board member, and nominee for this district in 2020 and 2022

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 15, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDamon Galdo (R)$16,328$14,350$2,193Teddy Liddell (R)$4,790$3,664$1,125Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Cook Political Report March 21, 2024 Inside Elections September 15, 2023 Sabato's Crystal Ball September 26, 2023 Elections Daily September 7, 2023 CNalysis November 16, 2023 Decision Desk HQ October 7, 2024

Results

By county County Donald NorcrossDemocratic Teddy LiddellRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Burlington (part) 6,468 59.30% 4,168 38.21% 272 2.49% 2,300 21.09% 10,908 Camden 145,494 61.35% 85,323 35.98% 6,354 2.68% 60,171 25.37% 237,171 Gloucester (part) 56,846 50.19% 54,899 48.47% 1,518 1.34% 1,947 1.72% 113,263Totals208,80857.79%144,39039.96%8,1442.25%64,41817.83%361,342

District 2

The 2nd district covers the majority of South Jersey, spanning from the Philadelphia metropolitan area to the upper Pine Barrens, taking in Atlantic City and Vineland. The incumbent was Republican Jeff Van Drew, who was re-elected with 58.9% of the vote in 2022.

Republican primary Nominee Jeff Van Drew, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 15, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJeff Van Drew (R)$2,328,685$1,779,341$1,028,754Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Democratic primary Nominee Joe Salerno, tech entrepreneur

Eliminated in primary Tim Alexander, civil rights attorney and nominee for this district in 2022 Rodney Dean, activist Carolyn Rush, engineer and candidate for this district in 2022

Endorsements

County Convention results

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 15, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handTim Alexander (D)$173,140$170,004$18,006Carolyn Rush (D)$124,539$28,507$96,891Joe Salerno (D)$788,788$543,348$245,439Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Cook Political Report March 21, 2024 Inside Elections May 9, 2024 Sabato's Crystal Ball September 26, 2023 Elections Daily September 7, 2023 CNalysis November 16, 2023 Decision Desk HQ October 7, 2024

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error Jeff VanDrew (R) JoeSalerno (D) UndecidedGlobal Strategy Group (D)Global Strategy Group (D)August 5–8, 2024400 (LV)±4.9%50%42%8%

Results

By county County Jeff Van DrewRepublican Joe SalernoDemocratic Robin BrownfieldGreen Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Atlantic 66,446 53.67% 56,453 45.60% 911 0.74% 9,993 8.07% 123,810 Cape May 33,347 63.24% 19,155 36.32% 233 0.44% 14,192 26.91% 52,735 Cumberland 28,336 53.44% 24,066 45.38% 627 1.18% 4,270 8.05% 53,029 Gloucester (part) 25,519 55.69% 20,002 43.65% 301 0.66% 5,517 12.04% 45,822 Ocean (part) 43,696 66.49% 21,708 33.03% 312 0.48% 21,988 33.46% 65,716 Salem 18,602 60.38% 11,733 38.09% 471 1.53% 6,869 22.30% 30,806Totals215,94658.06%153,11741.17%2,8550.77%62,82916.89%371,918

District 3

The 3rd district is centralized around much of Burlington County, taking in the suburbs of Philadelphia and Trenton as well as most of Freehold Township. The incumbent Democrat Andy Kim, who was re-elected with 55.5% of the vote in 2022, instead successfully ran for U.S. Senate from New Jersey.

Democratic primary Nominee Herb Conaway, state assemblyman from the 7th district (1998–2025) and nominee for this district in 2004

Eliminated in primary Joe Cohn, legislation and policy director at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Carol Murphy, state assemblywoman from the 7th district (2018–present) Brian Schkeeper, choir teacher Sarah Schoengood, sustainability officer and former intern for U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman

Declined Paula Sollami Covello, Mercer County Clerk (2006–present) Wayne DeAngelo, state assemblyman from the 14th district (2008–present) Andy Kim, incumbent U.S. representative (ran for U.S. Senate) Troy Singleton, state senator from the 7th district (2018–present)

Endorsements

County Convention results

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 15, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handHerb Conaway (D)$504,508$374,030$130,478Joe Cohn (D)$140,176$88,596$51,579Carol Murphy (D)$169,052$136,162$32,890Brian Schkeeper (D)$14,960$11,055$3,905Sarah Schoengood (D)$32,878$30,637$2,241Source: Federal Election Commission

Debates + 3rd Congressional District democratic primary debate No. Date and time Host Moderator Link ParticipantsCohnConawayMurphy 1 May 14, 20248 pm EST New Jersey GlobeOn New JerseyRebovich Institute Laura Jones YouTube

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error JoeCohn HerbConaway CarolMurphy BrianSchkeeper SarahSchoengood UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy PollingApril 26–27, 2024516 (LV)–3%25%11%2%8%51%TargetSmartTargetSmartMarch 14–17, 2024350 (RV)± 5.2%4%22%18%–3%49%

Results

Republican primary Nominee Rajesh Mohan, cardiologist

Eliminated in primary Michael Faccone, member of the Monmouth County Republican Committee Shirley Maia-Cusick, immigration consulting firm owner (previously ran for U.S. Senate) Gregory Sobocinski, financial advisor and independent candidate for this district in 2022

Declined Kristin Sinclair, activist Brandon Umba, former state assemblyman from the 8th district (2022–2024) (running for state assembly in 2025)

Endorsements

County Convention results

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 15, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handShirley Maia-Cusick (R)$341,866$290,414$51,452Rajesh Mohan (R)$123,961$89,179$34,782Gregory Sobocinski (R)$15,450$11,537$4,662Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

General election Candidates Justin Barbera (Join the Revolution), general contractor

Predictions SourceRankingAs of Cook Political Report March 21, 2024 Inside Elections September 15, 2023 Sabato's Crystal Ball June 5, 2024 Elections Daily September 7, 2023 CNalysis November 16, 2023 Decision Desk HQ October 7, 2024

Results

By county County Herb ConawayDemocratic Rajesh MohanRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Burlington (part) 120,027 57.84% 83,808 40.38% 3,695 1.78% 36,219 17.45% 207,530 Mercer (part) 46,562 57.17% 32,715 40.17% 2,170 2.66% 13,847 17.00% 81,447 Monmouth (part) 35,445 39.07% 52,931 58.35% 2,335 2.57% −17,486 −19.28% 90,711Totals202,03453.21%169,45444.63%8,2002.16%32,5808.58%379,688

District 4

The 4th district covers the upper Jersey Shore and expands into Monmouth and Ocean counties, taking in Lakewood Township and Toms River. The incumbent was Republican Chris Smith, who was re-elected with 66.9% of the vote in 2022.

Republican primary Nominee Chris Smith, incumbent U.S. representative

Eliminated in primary David Schmidt, dock builder and independent candidate for this district in 2022

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 15, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handChris Smith (R)$539,677$350,123$415,986Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Democratic primary Nominee Matthew Jenkins, general contractor and nominee for this district in 2022

Endorsements

County Convention results

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 15, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMatthew Jenkins (D)$8,775$2,821$9,265Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Cook Political Report March 21, 2024 Inside Elections September 15, 2023 Sabato's Crystal Ball September 26, 2023 Elections Daily September 7, 2023 CNalysis November 16, 2023 Decision Desk HQ October 7, 2024

Results

By county County Chris SmithRepublican Matthew JenkinsDemocratic Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Monmouth (part) 87,680 61.69% 52,612 37.02% 1,842 1.30% 35,068 24.67% 142,134 Ocean (part) 177,972 70.51% 72,191 28.60% 2,249 0.89% 105,781 41.91% 252,412Totals265,65267.33%124,80331.63%4,0911.04%140,84935.70%394,546

District 5

The 5th district stretches across the state's northern border with New York, from Sussex to Bergen counties. The incumbent was Democrat Josh Gottheimer, who was re-elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2022.

Democratic primary Nominee Josh Gottheimer, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 15, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJosh Gottheimer (D)$6,871,585$1,778,366$18,439,167Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Republican primary Nominee Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard, former mayor of Tuxedo Park, New York

Eliminated in primary George Song, Paramus Public Schools Board of Education member (2022–present)

Withdrawn Dierdre Paul, college professor and perennial candidate Sandy Gajapathy

Endorsements

County Convention results

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 15, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMary Jo-Ann Guinchard (R)$74,933$57,314$17,619George Song (R)$11,945$1,077$10,867Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Cook Political Report March 21, 2024 Inside Elections September 15, 2023 Sabato's Crystal Ball September 26, 2023 Elections Daily October 10, 2024 CNalysis November 16, 2023 Decision Desk HQ October 7, 2024

Results

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