New Jersey's 8th Congressional District, 2026

Incumbent running

Aristotle Eliopoulos (I) vs. Rob Menendez (D): New Jersey's 8th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

AE
Aristotle Eliopoulos
Independent
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Rob Menendez, Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
Rob Menendez
Democratic
Incumbent · U.S. Representative, NJ-8, since 2023Voting record →
Campaign money →FEC filing ↗
Seat held by
(D) Robert Menendez, since 2023
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for New Jersey's 8th Congressional District?

Aristotle Eliopoulos (I) vs. Rob Menendez (D)

Who holds this seat now?

(D) Robert Menendez, since 2023

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for New Jersey's 8th Congressional District (NJ-8, District 8). Find your district on the district map.

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