New Jersey's 8th Congressional District election, 2024

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New Jersey's 8th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: March 25, 2024
Primary: June 4, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in New Jersey
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Democratic Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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All U.S. House districts, including the 8th Congressional District of New Jersey, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was June 4, 2024. The filing deadline was March 25, 2024.

This race was one of 75 races in 2024 that was a rematch of the 2022 election. In 2024, Democrats won 39 of these matches, while Republicans won 36 of them. Democrats won 38 of those districts in 2022, and Republicans won 37.

The United Democracy Project (UDP) is a super PAC affiliated with the pro-Israel lobbying group the American Israel Public Affairs Commission (AIPAC). UDP contributed satellite spending in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District election in 2024. To learn more about how influencers, including activists, lobbyists, and philanthropists influence elections, click here. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Democratic candidate won 72.9%-24.2%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 72.1%-26.8%.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• New Jersey's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)
• New Jersey's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Incumbent Robert Menendez Jr. defeated Anthony Valdes, Christian Robbins, Pablo Olivera, and Lea Sherman in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Menendez Jr. (D)	59.2	116,434
		Anthony Valdes (R)	34.6	68,152
	Submit photo	Christian Robbins (G)	2.8	5,465
		Pablo Olivera (Labour Party)	2.2	4,295
	Submit photo	Lea Sherman (Socialist Workers Party)	1.2	2,419

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 196,765
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Incumbent Robert Menendez Jr. defeated Ravinder Bhalla and Kyle Jasey in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Menendez Jr.	52.0	22,465
		Ravinder Bhalla	37.5	16,218
		Kyle Jasey	10.5	4,528

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,211
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Anthony Valdes advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anthony Valdes	100.0	4,905

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,905
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dario Duffe (R)

Candidate profiles

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Robert Menendez Jr.

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office: 

• U.S. House (Assumed office: 2023)

Biography:  Menendez received a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. Menendez's professional experience included work at the law firm Lowenstein Sandler LLP. He also served as a Commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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On the economy, Menendez said he would "work toward federal solutions for the ongoing supply chain crisis, increase the federal minimum wage, and address the student debt crisis."

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Menendez said he would work to address climate change by supporting "Democratic efforts to provide half a trillion dollars for our clean energy economy."

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Regarding organized labor, Menendez said he would "uphold the right of our brothers and sisters in organized labor to organize fair wages, safer working conditions, and respect for workers."

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Menendez said he would "secure funding and federal support for the largest critical infrastructure project in the country, the Gateway Program, which will create thousands of jobs while replacing century-old bridges and tunnels that have the potential to cripple the Northeast Corridor."

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Show sources

Sources: Robert Menendez Jr. 2024 campaign website, "Issues: Affordability," accessed April 17, 2024; Robert Menendez Jr. 2024 campaign website, "Issues: Climate Change," accessed April 17, 2024; Robert Menendez Jr. 2024 campaign website, "Issues: Organized Labor," accessed April 17, 2024; Robert Menendez Jr. 2024 campaign website, "Issues: Transportation," accessed April 17, 2024; LinkedIn, "Rob Menendez," accessed April 17, 2024

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 in 2024.

Anthony Valdes

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I'm the Common Man for the Common People. I'm not a politician. I'm not a rich business man. I'm not a doctor nor a lawyer. I'm the average American citizen who is sick and tired as well as fed up with the nonsense and incompetence in our nation's capital. It's time to put our people first."

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Key Messages

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Inflation- the only way to realistically bring down inflation is by becoming Energy independent. What does that mean? We must drastically increase our American production of oil and natural gas to bring down prices across the board. Bring down energy prices that would put other countries such as Russia, China, and Venezuela out of business in the world of energy production Then, and only then can we begin to invest into clean and renewable energy that is also sustainable.

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Secure our Southern Border- as the son of immigrants I know most people come to this country for a better life but what is currently happening is an invasion. When immigrants who have come to this country illegally take priority over American citizens, we have a big problem. These migrants have been taken to our biggest cities and have caused great financial crisis to those cities. Providing them food, shelter, healthcare, and a monthly income allowance has become overbearing and expensive. Also overloading school systems and taking away needed funding from local EMS, Police, Fire, and all First Responders. Homeless Americans and homeless Veterans must come first.

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Crime- we need to get tougher on crime and career criminals. We can not have people assaulted on our streets and then those committing the crimes being let go back onto the streets the next day. I believe in second chances but not a third, forth, or fifth.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in New Jersey

Election information in New Jersey: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 15, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 15, 2024
• Online: Oct. 15, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 4, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 29, 2024
• Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 26, 2024 to Nov. 3, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Anthony Valdes (R)

Inflation- the only way to realistically bring down inflation is by becoming Energy independent. What does that mean? We must drastically increase our American production of oil and natural gas to bring down prices across the board. Bring down energy prices that would put other countries such as Russia, China, and Venezuela out of business in the world of energy production Then, and only then can we begin to invest into clean and renewable energy that is also sustainable.

Secure our Southern Border- as the son of immigrants I know most people come to this country for a better life but what is currently happening is an invasion. When immigrants who have come to this country illegally take priority over American citizens, we have a big problem. These migrants have been taken to our biggest cities and have caused great financial crisis to those cities. Providing them food, shelter, healthcare, and a monthly income allowance has become overbearing and expensive. Also overloading school systems and taking away needed funding from local EMS, Police, Fire, and all First Responders. Homeless Americans and homeless Veterans must come first.

Crime- we need to get tougher on crime and career criminals. We can not have people assaulted on our streets and then those committing the crimes being let go back onto the streets the next day. I believe in second chances but not a third, forth, or fifth.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Anthony Valdes (R)

American Energy Independence and Southern Border Security

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Anthony Valdes (R)

There is none. I tell people all the time to put their emotions to the side, take a step back and take a good look to see what's going on in not only our country but in the entire world. We are all living through this mess. Things need to change and it starts with this election this coming November.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Anthony Valdes (R)

Honesty and Common Sense

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Anthony Valdes (R)

Honestly and common sense

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Anthony Valdes (R)

Putting the American people first. Not special interest groups. Not lobbyists. Not Big Corporations. Not illegal migrants. Not other countries. Our country and our citizens must be a priority.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Anthony Valdes (R)

Providing my district more parking and putting America first.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Anthony Valdes (R)

Challenger Explosion I was 5 yrs old

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Anthony Valdes (R)

School Uniform store Seasonal job for 20 years

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Anthony Valdes (R)

My weight

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Anthony Valdes (R)

It's mostly made up by regular people who represent their districts. Having to work with over 400 other Representatives can be overwhelming yet rewarding. Proposing legislation that can ultimately change the direction of the country takes a lot of dedication and responsibility. We need new congress people willing to sacrifice for the betterment of the American people and not their own.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Anthony Valdes (R)

No I believe having no experience allows for better understanding while not being blinded by previous opinions or experiences in order for better bipartisanship.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Anthony Valdes (R)

Energy, Illegal Immigration, and Inflation. They are the same issues we currently have that will still be there in the next decade if something isn't done now.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Anthony Valdes (R)

Yes I believe it makes our Representatives more assertive and caring. Six year term like currently in our Senate is ridiculously too long and promotes laziness with no accountability.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Anthony Valdes (R)

The House and Senate definitely need term limits and I would vote in favor of it if elected.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Anthony Valdes (R)

No We need new people with a new way of thinking.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Anthony Valdes (R)

We are all currently living the story. Our country is failing and we need new elected officials.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Anthony Valdes (R)

Compromise is unfortunately the only way things can really get done. Bipartisanship is necessary to keep everyone honest and in check.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Anthony Valdes (R)

Fiscal responsibility is key to our country's future. I for one believe there is too much wasteful spending at the federal level. Eliminate the unnecessary contracts and start putting the American people first.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Anthony Valdes (R)

By actually investigating things that actually matter to the American people such as high costs of government spending, healthcare, prescription medication, energy, inflation, schools, and safety.

What committees interest you?

Anthony Valdes (R)

All of them

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Anthony Valdes (R)

Government trust is at an all-time low with good reason. Transparency and accountability are a must no matter how good or bad the situation is at any particular moment. The American people want to hear the truth. Americans do not need to be lied to or tricked into a false narrative. The mainstream media does enough of that for everyone.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Robert Menendez Jr.	Democratic Party	$2,384,983	$2,463,493	$276,686	As of December 31, 2024
Ravinder Bhalla	Democratic Party	$2,213,858	$2,213,858	$0	As of November 25, 2024
Kyle Jasey	Democratic Party	$51,350	$42,385	$8,965	As of March 31, 2024
Anthony Valdes	Republican Party	$7,560	$7,560	$0	As of December 31, 2024
Christian Robbins	Green Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Pablo Olivera	Labour Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Lea Sherman	Socialist Workers Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. 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." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: New Jersey's 8th Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in New Jersey in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in New Jersey, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
New Jersey	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	200	N/A	3/25/2024	Source
New Jersey	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	100	N/A	6/4/2024	Source

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 2024 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.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in New Jersey.

New Jersey U.S. Senate competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	1	1	0	7	2	1	1	100.0%	0	0.0%
2020	1	1	0	7	2	1	1	100.0%	1	100.0%
2018	1	1	0	4	2	1	1	100.0%	1	100.0%
2014	1	1	0	5	2	0	1	50.0%	0	0.0%

U.S. House

New Jersey U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	12	12	1	50	24	7	9	66.7%	7	63.6%
2022	12	12	1	56	24	6	9	62.5%	6	54.5%
2020	12	12	0	50	24	8	7	62.5%	8	66.7%
2018	12	12	2	49	24	8	4	50.0%	5	50.0%
2016	12	12	0	37	24	6	4	41.7%	7	58.3%
2014	12	12	3	45	24	7	5	50.0%	4	44.4%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in New Jersey in 2024. Information below was calculated on April 14, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Fifty candidates, including 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans, ran for New Jersey’s 12 U.S. House districts. That’s 4.17 candidates per district, less than the 4.67 candidates per district that ran in 2022 but the same as the 4.17 candidates per district that ran in 2020.

This was the first election to take place after U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi issued a preliminary injunction blocking the use of the county line primary ballot design in the Democratic Primary.

The 3rd Congressional District was the only open district, meaning no incumbents filed to run. That’s the same as in 2022, when one district was open. There were no open districts in 2020, two in 2018, none in 2016, and three in 2014.

Incumbent Andrew Kim (D-3rd) did not run for re-election to run for the U.S. Senate.

Nine candidates—five Democrats and four Republicans—ran for the open 3rd Congressional District, the most candidates that ran for a seat in New Jersey in 2024.

Sixteen primaries—seven Democratic and nine Republican—were contested in 2024, the most this decade. Fifteen primaries were contested in 2022 and 2020, respectively. There were 12 contested primaries in 2018, 10 contested primaries in 2016, and 12 in 2014.

Seven incumbents—five Democrats and two Republicans—faced primary challengers in 2024. That’s one more than in 2022, when six incumbents faced primary challengers, but less than in 2020, when eight faced primary challengers.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all twelve districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+22. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 22 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made New Jersey's 8th the 56th most Democratic district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in New Jersey's 8th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
72.1%	26.8%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
74.5	23.1	R+51.3

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in New Jersey, 2020

New Jersey presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 15 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
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

See also: Party control of New Jersey state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of New Jersey's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

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 May 2024.

State executive officials in New Jersey, May 2024
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 February 2024
	Democratic Party	25
	Republican Party	15
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		40

New Jersey General Assembly

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	52
	Republican Party	28
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		80

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

New Jersey Party Control: 1992-2024
Thirteen years of Democratic trifectas  •  Eight years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

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
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
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
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

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: New Jersey's 8th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Menendez Jr. (D)	72.9	70,837
	Submit photo	Marcos Arroyo (R)	24.2	23,540
	Submit photo	Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers Party)	0.9	894
		Dan Delaney (L)	0.7	687
		David W. Cook (Other)	0.7	647
		Pablo Olivera (Labour Party)	0.4	361
	Submit photo	John Salierno (Truth and Merit)	0.2	226

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 97,192
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Robert Menendez Jr. defeated David Ocampo Grajales and Ane Roseborough-Eberhard in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Menendez Jr.	83.0	26,490
		David Ocampo Grajales	11.7	3,749
		Ane Roseborough-Eberhard	5.2	1,668

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,907
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Eugene Mazo (D)
• Ricardo Luis Rojas (D)
• Brian Varela (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Marcos Arroyo defeated Ana Rivera in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Marcos Arroyo	100.0	3,127
		Ana Rivera (Write-in)	0.0	0

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,127
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2020

See also: New Jersey's 8th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Incumbent Albio Sires defeated Jason Mushnick and Dan Delaney in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Albio Sires (D)	74.0	176,758
		Jason Mushnick (R)	24.6	58,686
		Dan Delaney (L)	1.4	3,329

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 238,773
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kaylin Guzman (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Incumbent Albio Sires defeated Hector Oseguera and Will Sheehan in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on July 7, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Albio Sires	70.3	47,814
		Hector Oseguera	27.3	18,557
		Will Sheehan	2.4	1,612

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 67,983
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Jason Mushnick advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on July 7, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Mushnick	100.0	5,899

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,899
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• David Winkler (R)

2018

See also: New Jersey's 8th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Incumbent Albio Sires defeated John Muniz, Mahmoud Mahmoud, and Dan Delaney in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Albio Sires (D)	78.1	119,881
	Submit photo	John Muniz (R)	18.7	28,725
		Mahmoud Mahmoud (New Way Forward Party)	2.4	3,658
		Dan Delaney (L)	0.8	1,191

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 153,455
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

Incumbent Albio Sires advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Albio Sires	100.0	31,583

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8

John Muniz advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 on June 5, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	John Muniz	100.0	3,052

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 3,052
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See also

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Footnotes

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New Jersey's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Cory Booker (D)

Andrew Kim (D)

Representatives

District 1

Donald Norcross (D)

District 2

Jeff Van Drew (R)

District 3

Herbert Conaway (D)

District 4

Chris Smith (R)

District 5

Josh Gottheimer (D)

District 6

Frank Pallone (D)

District 7

Thomas Kean (R)

District 8

Robert Menendez (D)

District 9

Nellie Pou (D)

District 10

LaMonica McIver (D)

District 11

Mikie Sherrill (D)

District 12

Bonnie Coleman (D)

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