New Jersey's 12th Congressional District, 2026
Open seatAdam Hamawy (D) vs. Gregg Mele (R): New Jersey's 12th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Seat held by
- (D) Bonnie Watson Coleman, since 2015
- Election day
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
- Term
- Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029
Who is running for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District?
Adam Hamawy (D) vs. Gregg Mele (R)
- Adam Hamawy, Democratic FEC filing ↗
- Gregg Mele, Republican FEC filing ↗
Who is replacing Bonnie Watson Coleman?
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) is retiring. Source ↗
The winner takes the seat on January 3, 2027.
Who holds this seat now?
(D) Bonnie Watson Coleman, since 2015
When is the election?
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
This race is for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District (NJ-12, District 12). Find your district on the district map.
Candidate list: civicAPI ↗