New Jersey's 5th Congressional District, 2026

Incumbent running

Josh Gottheimer (D) vs. Sean Kirrane (R): New Jersey's 5th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

Josh Gottheimer, Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
Josh Gottheimer
Democratic
Incumbent · U.S. Representative, NJ-5, since 2017Voting record →
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Sean Kirrane
Republican
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Seat held by
(D) Josh Gottheimer, since 2017
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for New Jersey's 5th Congressional District?

Josh Gottheimer (D) vs. Sean Kirrane (R)

Who holds this seat now?

(D) Josh Gottheimer, since 2017

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for New Jersey's 5th Congressional District (NJ-5, District 5). Find your district on the district map.

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