New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election, 2026 (February 5 Democratic primary)
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Eleven candidates are running in the special Democratic primary for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District on Feb. 5, 2026. John Bartlett (D), Brendan Gill (D), Tom Malinowski (D), Analilia Mejia (D), and Tahesha Way (D) lead in endorsements and media attention. The previous incumbent, Mikie Sherrill, resigned on Nov. 20, 2025, following her election as New Jersey's 57th governor.
The New York Times' Tracey Tully wrote that "the heightened level of candidate interest stems both from the rarity of an open seat in the middle of a congressional cycle and from New Jersey's recent changes to its primary ballot design, which weakened the power of local party leaders and helped to level the playing field for independent candidates."[1]
According to NJ Spotlight News' Colleen O'Dea, the district was "once considered a safe Republican district, it shifted for Democrats when Sherrill won a decisive victory in the 2018 blue wave, defeating state Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris) after incumbent Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen retired that year."[2]
Bartlett was first elected to an at-large seat on the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners in 2012. He is also a partner at the law firm Murphy Orlando LLC.[3]
Bartlett's campaign website states that "at a time when our democracy is being tested, and Trump's MAGA Republicans are making life harder and more expensive for everyday Americans, John is ready to continue the fight for freedom, affordability, and opportunity."[4] The Passaic County Democratic Committee endorsed Bartlett.[5]
Gill was first elected to an at-large seat on the Essex County Board of County Commissioners in 2010. He is also the chief executive officer of the consulting firm, the BGill Group, and the chair of the Montclair Democratic County Committee.[6]
Gill said, "I'm running for Congress because our president, enabled by bootlickers in Congress and Wall Street, is wreaking havoc on our streets, hollowing out our economy, [and] tearing down our American values. I'm running to fight back against Donald Trump and his crooked buddies, and to make sure that everyone has a place at the table."[7] New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) and the Essex County Democratic Committee endorsed Gill.[8][9]
Malinowski represented New Jersey's 7th Congressional District from 2019 to 2023. He previously worked as a senior director on the National Security Council during the Clinton administration and as an assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of State during the Obama administration.[10]
Malinowski said, "I feel very strongly that we need a Congress that will check the president's corruption and abuse of power, and go back to doing its job to build an economy that works for people bottom-up rather than billionaire-down. I've got the experience, I've done it before, and I'll be ready to do it effectively the day I'm elected."[11] U.S. Sen. Andrew Kim (D-N.J.) and the Morris County Democratic Committee endorsed Malinowski.[12][13]
Mejia is the co-director of the Center for Popular Democracy. She previously served as the deputy director of the Women's Bureau in the U.S. Department of Labor during the Biden administration and as political director on Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) 2020 presidential campaign.[14]
Mejia said, "Too many Democrats in Washington are selling us out and folding under pressure. Plain old blue just won't cut it anymore. We need real fighters in Congress, and I'm running to be a brawler for working families. I won't be afraid to stand up to Trump or his billionaire friends."[15] Sanders and Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka endorsed Mejia.[16]
Way was first appointed New Jersey Lieutenant Governor in 2023 and New Jersey Secretary of State in 2018. She served on the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners from 2008 to 2010 and as special counsel with the Passaic County Board of Social Services.[17]
Way said, "I've spent my entire life fighting for and protecting our right to vote, tackling New Jersey's affordability crisis, and ensuring access to health care. I'm the one with the proven results, and I can get it done, day one."[18] The Passaic County Democratic Committee endorsed Way.[5]
Zach Beecher (D), J-L Cauvin (D), Cammie Croft (D), Jeffrey Grayzel (D), Justin Strickland (D), and Anna Lee Williams (D) are also running in the special Democratic primary.
In New Jersey, the congressional candidate who wins the largest share of the vote wins the election. A congressional candidate does not need to win an outright majority to advance to the general election.
J-L Cauvin (D), Justin Strickland (D), and Anna Lee Williams (D) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. To read those survey responses, click here.
As of January 9, 2026, ten special elections have been called for the 119th Congress. From the 113th Congress to the 118th Congress, 80 special elections were held. For more data on historical congressional special elections, click here.
This page focuses on New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special Democratic primary. For more in-depth information on the district's special Republican primary and the special general election, see the following pages:
- New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election, 2026 (February 5 Republican primary)
- New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election, 2026
Candidates and election results
Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11
The following candidates are running in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11 on February 5, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | John Bartlett | |
 | Zach Beecher | |
 | J-L Cauvin  | |
| Cammie Croft | ||
| Dean Dafis (Unofficially withdrew) | ||
 | Brendan Gill | |
 | Jeffrey Grayzel | |
 | Tom Malinowski | |
 | Analilia Mejia | |
 | Justin Strickland | |
 | Tahesha Way | |
 | Anna Lee Williams | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joseph Lewis (D)
- Kennedy Pivnick (D)
- Marc Chaaban (D)
Voting information
- See also: Voting in New Jersey
What is the voter registration deadline?[19]
- In-person: Jan. 15, 2026
- By mail: Postmarked by Jan. 15, 2026
- Online: Jan. 15, 2026
What is the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?[19]
- In-person: Feb. 4, 2026
- By mail: Received by Jan. 29, 2026
- Online: Feb. 1, 2026
What is the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?[19]
- In-person: Feb. 5, 2026
- By mail: Postmarked by Feb. 5, 2026
Is early voting available to all voters?[19] Yes
What are the early voting start and end dates?[19] Jan. 29, 2026 to Feb. 3, 2026
When are polls open on Election Day?[19] 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Passaic County Board of County Commissioners, At-Large (Assumed office: 2013)
Biography: Bartlett received a bachelor’s degree from Brown University and a J.D. from Harvard University. His professional experience included working as a partner at the law firm Murphy Orlando LLC.
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Sources: John Bartlett 2026 Campaign Website, "Home," accessed January 4, 2026; InsiderNJ, "Bartlett Announces Plan to Sponsor A Public Healthcare Option on Day 1," December 9, 2025; Facebook, "John Bartlett on November 5, 2025," accessed January 4, 2026; LinkedIn, "John Bartlett," accessed January 4, 2026
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Essex County Board of County Commissioners, At-Large (Assumed office: 2011)
Biography: Gill received a bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University. His professional experience included working as the chief executive officer of the consulting firm, the BGill Group. Gill also served as the chair of the Montclair Democratic County Committee.
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- U.S. House of Representatives, New Jersey District 7 (2019-2023)
Biography: Malinowski received a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree from Oxford University. His professional experience included working as an assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of State during the Obama administration.
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Biography: Mejia received a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees from Rutgers University. Her career experience included working as the co-director of the Center for Popular Democracy and as the deputy director of the Women’s Bureau in the U.S. Department of Labor during the Biden administration.
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- New Jersey Lieutenant Governor (Assumed office: 2023)
- New Jersey Secretary of State (Assumed office: 2018)
- Passaic County Board of County Commissioners, At-Large (2006-2010)
Biography: Way received a bachelor’s degree from Brown University and a J.D. from the University of Virginia. Her professional experience included working as an administrative law judge and as special counsel with the Passaic County Board of Social Services.
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I’m Anna Lee Williams, and I’m running for Congress because you deserve a fair deal from your government. I was born and raised in South Plainfield in a middle-class Vietnamese-Italian American family. My mom has worked at Rutgers University for over 25 years, and my dad is a welder at a chemical factory. Growing up, there was always a quiet worry — what if someone got hurt, lost a job, or the factory closed? My parents did everything they were supposed to do, but security still felt fragile, and that experience shaped how I see the world. I was the first in my family to earn a college degree, studying political science and anthropology at Rutgers University, where I graduated at the top of my class, and I learned that most people want the same basic things: to be healthy, feel safe, and have a real chance to build a good life. For the past decade, I’ve worked across the nonprofit and private sectors building education access, workforce development, and small business support programs, partnering with community organizations to deliver real, on-the-ground impact and leading initiatives focused on mentorship, training, and expanding opportunity for working families. I also volunteer locally with organizations addressing food insecurity and youth empowerment. I’m running for Congress because New Jersey should be a place where you can afford to stay, raise a family, and retire with dignity — and because we need leaders who are ready to fix it."
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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J-L Cauvin (D)
My agenda is not what polling firms and focus groups told me to say. It's based on what I see and hear every day in NJ-11: We need to make life affordable again. We need better elder care for our senior citizens. And we need to ban gerrymandering, congressional stock trading and enact term limits so members of Congress can focus on your livelihood, not their own.
I have been a state prosecutor, and I am now an eviction prevention lawyer. I know what it is to defend those who feel defenseless before an uncaring government. And I know what it takes to win. I take on MAGA every day on social media, and I’ve built a national audience to prove it.
To defeat Donald Trump and the MAGA agenda, the Democratic party needs to change. Democrats need to focus on helping regular Americans and introduce policy that helps make their lives better. Democrats need to do more to stand up to corporations and financial institutions. Democrats need to abandon party machine politics, support Congressional term limits, and introduce legislation to make corporate political action committee (PAC) money illegal.
We can collectively support and defend our Constitution by participating in civic organizations. Civic organizations work together for the common good to improve communities and influence public policy through collective action, advocacy, education, and service. Through civic organizations, we can build a powerful grassroots movement where we can work together to make the United States stronger and life better for all Americans.
You deserve universal healthcare — care that’s there when you need it, no matter where you work or how much you earn. Too many people lose coverage when they change jobs, face medical debt after emergencies, or avoid care because it’s too expensive. A Fair Deal means healthcare as a right, with mental health care fully covered and an end to surprise bills and insurance games. I will fight for universal healthcare at the federal level — and if Washington won’t act, I’ll work to help deliver it here in New Jersey. Your health should never depend on your employer or your paperwork skills.
Housing — You deserve to live in a home you can afford.
You deserve a safe, stable, affordable place to live. Right now, rising rents and home prices are pushing people out while corporations and venture capital firms treat housing like an investment instead of a home. A Fair Deal means building more middle housing like duplexes and townhomes, converting empty malls and warehouses into apartments, and restricting large investors from buying up single-family homes. It means using community land trusts and rent-to-own models, building new housing near public transit, helping young families build wealth, and making it easier for seniors to downsize and age with dignity. Housing should be a source of stability, not stress.
Education — You deserve a path to education without crushing debt.
J-L Cauvin (D)
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Campaign advertisements
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John Bartlett
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Tahesha Way
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Noteworthy endorsements
This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please click here.
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| Endorser | John Bartlett | Brendan Gill | Tom Malinowski | Analilia Mejia | Tahesha Way
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| Government officials | |||||
| U.S. Sen. Andrew Kim (D) source | ✔ | ||||
| U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders source | ✔ | ||||
| New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) source | ✔ | ||||
| Newark Mayor Ras Baraka source | ✔ | ||||
| Organizations | |||||
| Essex County Democratic Committee source | ✔ | ||||
| Morris County Democratic Committee source | ✔ | ||||
| Passaic County Democratic Committee source 1 source 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Polls
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Polls are conducted with a variety of methodologies and have margins of error or credibility intervals.[20] The Pew Research Center wrote, "A margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level means that if we fielded the same survey 100 times, we would expect the result to be within 3 percentage points of the true population value 95 of those times."[21] For tips on reading polls from FiveThirtyEight, click here. For tips from Pew, click here.
Below we provide results for polls from a wide variety of sources, including media outlets, social media, campaigns, and aggregation websites, when available. We only report polls for which we can find a margin of error or credibility interval. Know of something we're missing? Click here to let us know.
| Poll | Dates | Bartlett | Beecher | Gill | Grayzel | Malinowski | Mejia | Way | Other | Undecided | Sample size | Margin of error | Sponsor |
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GQR Research NoteHypothetical special Democratic primary election poll. | – | 2 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 31 | 400 LV | ± 5.4% | Tom Malinowski (D) |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | |||||||||||||
Campaign finance
Candidate spending
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bartlett | Democratic Party | $182 | $23,572 | $166,271 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Zach Beecher | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| J-L Cauvin | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Cammie Croft | Democratic Party | $187,726 | $11,114 | $176,612 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Dean Dafis | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Brendan Gill | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Jeffrey Grayzel | Democratic Party | $339,506 | $21,721 | $317,785 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Tom Malinowski | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Analilia Mejia | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Justin Strickland | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Tahesha Way | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Anna Lee Williams | Democratic Party | $21,219 | $10,572 | $10,647 | As of September 30, 2025 |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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Satellite spending
- See also: Satellite spending
Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[22][23][24]
If available, this section includes links to online resources tracking satellite spending in this election. To notify us of a resource to add, email us.
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District analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.
- District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
- Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
- State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
Below is the district map in place for this election. Click the map below to enlarge it.
Partisan Voter Index
Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is D+5. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 5 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made New Jersey's 11th the 157th most Democratic district nationally.[25]
2020 presidential election results
The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.
| Kamala Harris |
Donald Trump  |
|---|---|
| 53.0% | 45.0% |
Presidential voting history
New Jersey presidential election results (1900-2024)
- 16 Democratic wins
- 16 Republican wins
| Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 |
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| Winning Party | R | R | R | D | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of New Jersey's congressional delegation as of October 2025.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from New Jersey | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
| Democratic | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| Republican | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacancies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 12 | 14 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in New Jersey's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.
| Office | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Governor | Phil Murphy |
| Lieutenant Governor | Tahesha Way |
| Secretary of State | Tahesha Way |
| Attorney General | Matt Platkin |
State legislature
New Jersey State Senate
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 25 | |
| Republican Party | 15 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 40 | |
New Jersey General Assembly
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 52 | |
| Republican Party | 28 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 80 | |
Trifecta control
New Jersey Party Control: 1992-2025
Fourteen years of Democratic trifectas • Eight years of Republican trifectas
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| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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| Governor | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
| Senate | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | S | S | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
| Assembly | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
District history
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.
General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 11
Incumbent Mikie Sherrill (D) defeated Joseph Belnome (R), Lily Benavides (G), and Joshua Lanzara (Truth Freedom Prosperity Party) in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 11 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mikie Sherrill (D) | 56.5 | 222,583 |
 | Joseph Belnome (R) | 41.8 | 164,556 | |
 | Lily Benavides (G) | 1.2 | 4,780 | |
| Joshua Lanzara (Truth Freedom Prosperity Party) | 0.5 | 1,832 | ||
| Total votes: 393,751 | |||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11
Incumbent Mikie Sherrill (D) defeated Mark DeLotto (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mikie Sherrill | 93.6 | 48,539 |
 | Mark DeLotto | 6.4 | 3,309 | |
| Total votes: 51,848 | |||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11
Joseph Belnome (R) defeated John Sauers (R) and Raafat Barsoom (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Belnome | 86.8 | 25,608 |
 | John Sauers | 8.2 | 2,425 | |
 | Raafat Barsoom | 5.0 | 1,464 | |
| Total votes: 29,497 | |||
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General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 11
Incumbent Mikie Sherrill (D) defeated Paul DeGroot (R) and Joseph Biasco (L) in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 11 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mikie Sherrill (D) | 59.0 | 161,436 |
 | Paul DeGroot (R) | 40.2 | 109,952 | |
 | Joseph Biasco (L) | 0.8 | 2,276 | |
| Total votes: 273,664 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kevin McCormick (L)
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11
Incumbent Mikie Sherrill (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mikie Sherrill | 100.0 | 37,948 |
| Total votes: 37,948 | |||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11
Paul DeGroot (R) defeated Tayfun Selen (R), Toby Anderson (R), Ruth McAndrew (R), and Alexander Halter (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul DeGroot | 39.3 | 12,644 |
 | Tayfun Selen | 35.3 | 11,364 | |
 | Toby Anderson | 19.9 | 6,385 | |
| Ruth McAndrew | 4.1 | 1,325 | ||
| Alexander Halter | 1.4 | 443 | ||
| Total votes: 32,161 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Hillery Brotschol (R)
- Larry Casha (R)
- Larry Friscia (R)
- Robert Kovic (R)
- Patrick Quinn (R)
General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 11
Incumbent Mikie Sherrill (D) defeated Rosemary Becchi (R) in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mikie Sherrill (D) | 53.3 | 235,163 |
 | Rosemary Becchi (R) | 46.7 | 206,013 | |
| Total votes: 441,176 | |||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11
Incumbent Mikie Sherrill (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11 on July 7, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mikie Sherrill | 100.0 | 79,961 |
| Total votes: 79,961 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mark Washburne (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11
Rosemary Becchi (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 11 on July 7, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rosemary Becchi | 100.0 | 46,774 |
| Total votes: 46,774 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Larry Casha (R)
- Robert Crook (R)
- Reinier Prijten (R)
2026 battleground elections
- See also: Battlegrounds
This is a battleground election. Other 2026 battleground elections include:
- California's 40th Congressional District election, 2026
- Nevada's 3rd Congressional District election, 2026
- United States Senate election in Nebraska, 2026
See also
- Special elections to the 119th United States Congress (2025-2026)
- New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election, 2026 (February 5 Democratic primary)
- New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election, 2026 (February 5 Republican primary)
- New Jersey's 11th Congressional District election, 2026
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The New York Times, "The Race for Mikie Sherrill’s House Seat Is On, and It’s Crowded," November 26, 2025
- ↑ NJ Spotlight News, "Voters to choose Sherrill’s congressional replacement on April 16," November 21, 2025
- ↑ LinkedIn, "John Bartlett," accessed January 4 2026
- ↑ John Bartlett 2026 Campaign Website, "About," accessed January 4, 2026
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New Jersey Globe, "Passaic Dems Give Party Slogan To Way, Bartlett In NJ-11 Special Primary," December 3, 2025
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Brendan W. Gill," accessed January 4, 2026
- ↑ New Jersey Globe, "Brendan Gill Enters Race For Sherrill’s House Seat, With Huge Array Of Dems Already Behind Him," November 6, 2025
- ↑ New Jersey globe, "Phil Murphy Backs Brendan Gill, His Old Campaign Manager, In NJ-11 Special Election," November 17, 2025
- ↑ New Jersey Globe, "Brendan Gill Wins Essex Democratic Endorsement After Tangled Virtual Convention," December 2, 2025
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "Tom Malinowski," accessed January 4, 2026
- ↑ New Jersey Globe, "Tom Malinowski makes it official: He’s running to succeed Mikie Sherrill," November 6, 2025
- ↑ New Jersey Globe, "Tom Malinowski’s Comeback Campaign Earns Endorsement From Andy Kim," November 17 2025
- ↑ New Jersey Globe, "Morris County Democrats Vote To Endorse Malinowski," December 15 2025
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Analilia Mejia," accessed January 4, 2026
- ↑ New Jersey Globe, "Analilia Mejia Will Run For NJ-11 With Backing From Bernie Sanders," November 25 2025
- ↑ Analilia Mejia 2026 Campaign Website, "Endorsements," accessed January 4, 2026
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Tahesha Way," accessed January 4, 2026
- ↑ New Jersey Globe, "Tahesha Way Makes Formal Entrance Into NJ-11 Race With Major Endorsements In Hand," December 2, 2025
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5 New Jersey.gov, "February 5, 2026 Special Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 11," accessed January 4, 2026
- ↑ For more information on the difference between margins of error and credibility intervals, see explanations from the American Association for Public Opinion Research and Ipsos.
- ↑ Pew Research Center, "5 key things to know about the margin of error in election polls," September 8, 2016
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025
