New Jersey's 7th Congressional District election, 2024
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| Filing deadline: March 25, 2024 |
| Primary: June 4, 2024 General: November 5, 2024 |
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| Poll times: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in New Jersey |
| Race ratings |
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Incumbent Thomas Kean Jr. (R) defeated Susan Altman (D), Andrew Black (G), and Lana Leguia (L) in the general election for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Click here for detailed results.
Politico's Matt Friedman called the contest "the most competitive major race in the state."[1] Kean was one of 19 U.S. House Republicans who represented districts that voted for Biden in 2020.
Party control of the district had gone back and forth leading up to the 2024 election. Republican Leonard Lance represented the district for a decade before Democrat Tom Malinowski defeated him in 2018. Kean ran against Malinowski in 2020 and lost 50.6%-49.4%. Kean defeated Malinowski 51.4%-48.6% in 2022 following redistricting.
Kean worked for the Environmental Protection Agency during the George H. W. Bush administration and as a staffer for former U.S. Rep. Bob Franks (R).[2] He was a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician and was the vice president of a fire department.[2] He served in both the New Jersey General Assembly and the state Senate.[2]
Kean, the grandson of former U.S. Rep. Robert Kean (R) and son of former Governor of New Jersey Thomas H. Kean, Sr. (R), stated on his campaign website, "As the representative for more than 775,000 New Jersey residents, Tom is focused on keeping costs low for families, improving access to care, supporting a robust and reliable infrastructure, boosting innovation at home, and helping students reach their top potential."[2]
Altman played college and professional basketball before becoming a teacher and a basketball coach.[3] She was the executive director of the New Jersey Working Families Alliance, which her campaign website described as "a non-profit organization focused primarily on combating political corruption in Trenton."[3]
Altman said she supported overturning Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.[4] Her campaign website stated, "The corruption tax is NJ’s biggest tax. It’s unseen but pervasive. New Jersey has more than enough money to restore parks, fund our schools, and pave the roads, but when the politically connected have their hands in the public coffers, the public gets the short end of the stick."[3]
Altman said Kean "can't be trusted to stand up to the extremists targeting reproductive rights."[5] Kean said, "My record on this issue is clear and so are Sue Altman's dishonest intentions."[6] In August 2024, Kean introduced the IVF for Families Act, which proposed providing income tax credits for in vitro fertilization.[7] Altman criticized Kean on X for not supporting U.S. Rep. Susan Wild's (D) bill in Congress, which Altman said would protect access to IVF.[8]
As of October 30, 2024, four major election forecasters differed in their ratings for the general election, with three rating it Lean Republican and one rating it Tilt Republican.
Kean raised and spent $6 million, and Altman raised $6.3 million and spent $6.2 million. To review all the campaign finance figures in full detail, click here.
New Jersey's 7th Congressional District was one of 34 congressional districts with a Republican incumbent or an open seat that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) targeted in 2024. To read about DCCC targeting initiatives, click here. For a complete list of DCCC targeted districts, click here.
For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:
- New Jersey's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)
- New Jersey's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)
Candidates and election results
General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Incumbent Thomas Kean Jr. defeated Susan Altman, Andrew Black, and Lana Leguia in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas Kean Jr. (R) | 51.8 | 223,331 |
 | Susan Altman (D) | 46.4 | 200,025 | |
 | Andrew Black (G)  | 1.0 | 4,258 | |
 | Lana Leguia (L) | 0.9 | 3,784 | |
| Total votes: 431,398 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Susan Altman advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Altman | 100.0 | 38,030 |
| Total votes: 38,030 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jason Blazakis (D)
- Joseph Signorello (D)
- Gregory Vartan (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Incumbent Thomas Kean Jr. defeated Roger Bacon in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas Kean Jr. | 78.2 | 37,623 |
 | Roger Bacon | 21.8 | 10,460 | |
| Total votes: 48,083 | |||
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Voting information
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Candidate comparison
Candidate profiles
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: Yes
Political Office:
- U.S. House New Jersey District 7 (Assumed office: 2022)
- New Jersey State Senate District 21 (2003-2022)
- New Jersey General Assembly (2001-2003)
Biography: Kean earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and earned a master’s degree from Tufts University. He worked for the Environmental Protection Agency and as a staffer for former U.S. Rep. Bob Franks. He was also a volunteer firefighter and EMT.
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2024.
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Biography: Altman earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia University, where she played college basketball. She played abroad professionally and earned two master’s degrees from Oxford University. She was a teacher, basketball coach, and executive director of the New Jersey Working Families Alliance.
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Party: Green Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "As someone who grew up in Ohio and has spent the last 20 years living and working in New Jersey, I understand the struggles and aspirations of working-class families. I am a proud working-class man, married with a child on the way, deeply committed to building a better future for all of us. In my campaign, I pledge to maintain the highest standards of integrity and transparency. I am not corrupt, and I will not take PAC money or large donations. My campaign is powered by the people, for the people. Together, we can create a government that truly represents our values and addresses the real issues facing our communities. Join me in this journey to bring honest and effective leadership to our government. Let's work together to ensure that every voice is heard and every family has the opportunity to thrive."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2024.
Party: Libertarian Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "A lifelong advocate of individual liberty, I am dedicated to championing freedom in all my endeavors. I have lived in New Jersey since 2017, currently residing in Sussex County. I am heavily involved with the New Jersey Libertarian Party, bringing liberty to my local community, and am the chapter leader for Ladies of Liberty Alliance, New Jersey. I have a clear vision to shrink the bloated government and shake up the status-quo. I cannot be bought. I cannot be intimidated."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 in 2024.
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Andrew Black (G)
It's time to end the endless wars that drain our resources and devastate communities around the world. We must prioritize peace and diplomacy, resolving conflicts through dialogue rather than military intervention. This includes advocating for the freedom of the Palestinian people. I'm committed to reducing the military budget and reallocating funds to invest in Americans' healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. By prioritizing our citizens over warfare, we can build a more prosperous and peaceful future. Join me in ending forever wars, supporting global rights, and investing in America's future.
It's urgent to address the environmental crisis within five years, not the 30 often suggested. We must hold oil and gas companies accountable for decades of environmental degradation. I propose strict regulations and penalties to ensure they bear the cost of cleanup and transition to renewable energy. Additionally, supporting the land back movement is crucial to restoring Indigenous stewardship of the land. We can't afford to wait any longer. Join me in demanding immediate action to protect our planet for future generations.
Lana Leguia (L)
Exposing and preventing the further expansion of surveillance state. I support ending the Patriot Act and reforming all authorizations given to the Federal Government to spy on Americans. I support ending the unconstitutional provisions and laws allowing the gathering and storing of private information.
Immigrants make America great. I support an “Ellis Island” style immigration system and abolishing ICE.
Andrew Black (G)
Lana Leguia (L)
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Andrew Black (G)
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Campaign ads
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Tom Kean
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Susan Altman
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Election competitiveness
Polls
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Race ratings
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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.[11]
- 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.[12][13][14]
| Race ratings: New Jersey's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 | |||||||||
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| Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
| November 5, 2024 | October 29, 2024 | October 22, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | |||||
| Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Tilt Republican | Tilt Republican | Tilt Republican | Tilt Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | |||||
| 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. | |||||||||
Endorsements
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Election spending
Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Thomas Kean Jr. | Republican Party | $6,023,133 | $6,068,925 | $48,287 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| Susan Altman | Democratic Party | $6,252,517 | $6,241,501 | $11,016 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| Roger Bacon | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Andrew Black | Green Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Lana Leguia | Libertarian Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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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).
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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.[15][16][17]
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 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.
Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.
This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in New Jersey.
| New Jersey U.S. Senate competitiveness, 2014-2024 | ||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||
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| 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
Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+1. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 1 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made New Jersey's 7th the 217th most Republican district nationally.[18]
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 7th based on 2024 district lines | ||||
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| Joe Biden
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| 51.1% | 47.3% | |||
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.[19] The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.
| Inside Elections Baseline for 2024 | ||||
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Republican Baseline
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| 46.7 | 51.0 | D+4.3 | ||
Presidential voting history
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 |
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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 |
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 | |||
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| 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 | |
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| Office | Officeholder |
| Governor | Phil Murphy
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| Lieutenant Governor | Tahesha Way
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| Secretary of State | Tahesha Way
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| Attorney General | Matt Platkin
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State legislature
New Jersey State Senate
| Party | As of February 2024 | |
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| 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
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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 |
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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 |
| 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 |
Election context
Ballot access requirements
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 | ||||||
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| 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 history
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.
2022
General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Thomas Kean Jr. defeated incumbent Tom Malinowski in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas Kean Jr. (R) | 51.4 | 159,392 |
 | Tom Malinowski (D) | 48.6 | 150,701 | |
| Total votes: 310,093 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Clayton Pajunas (L)
- Veronica Fernandez (Of, By, For!)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Incumbent Tom Malinowski defeated Roger Bacon in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Malinowski | 94.5 | 37,304 |
| Roger Bacon | 5.5 | 2,185 | |
| Total votes: 39,489 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brandon Wienberg (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas Kean Jr. | 45.6 | 25,111 |
 | Philip Rizzo | 23.6 | 12,988 | |
 | Erik Peterson | 15.4 | 8,493 | |
 | John P. Flora | 5.5 | 3,051 | |
 | John Isemann | 5.0 | 2,732 | |
 | Kevin Dorlon | 4.1 | 2,237 | |
| Sterling Schwab | 0.8 | 429 | ||
| Total votes: 55,041 | |||
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2020
General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Incumbent Tom Malinowski defeated Thomas Kean Jr. in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Malinowski (D) | 50.6 | 219,629 |
| Thomas Kean Jr. (R) | 49.4 | 214,318 | |
| Total votes: 433,947 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Incumbent Tom Malinowski advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on July 7, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Malinowski | 100.0 | 80,334 |
| Total votes: 80,334 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Thomas Kean Jr. defeated Raafat Barsoom and Tom Phillips in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on July 7, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas Kean Jr. | 79.4 | 45,395 |
 | Raafat Barsoom | 10.8 | 6,151 | |
 | Tom Phillips | 9.8 | 5,631 | |
| Total votes: 57,177 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rosemary Becchi (R)
- Robert Trugman (R)
- James Barrett (R)
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Tom Malinowski defeated incumbent Leonard Lance, Diane Moxley, and Gregg Mele in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Malinowski (D) | 51.7 | 166,985 |
 | Leonard Lance (R) | 46.7 | 150,785 | |
 | Diane Moxley (G) | 0.8 | 2,676 | |
 | Gregg Mele (Freedom, Responsibility, Action Party) | 0.7 | 2,296 | |
| Total votes: 322,742 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Tom Malinowski defeated Peter Jacob and Goutam Jois in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Malinowski | 66.8 | 26,172 |
 | Peter Jacob | 19.1 | 7,503 | |
 | Goutam Jois | 14.1 | 5,507 | |
| Total votes: 39,182 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kurt Perhach (D)
- David Pringle (D)
- Linda Weber (D)
- Lisa Mandelblatt (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7
Incumbent Leonard Lance defeated Lindsay Brown and Raafat Barsoom in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leonard Lance | 74.9 | 24,934 |
 | Lindsay Brown | 14.4 | 4,795 | |
| Raafat Barsoom | 10.7 | 3,556 | |
| Total votes: 33,285 | |||
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Republican-held U.S. House district that Biden won
This is one of 19 U.S. House districts Republicans were defending that President Joe Biden (D) won in 2020. The map below highlights those districts. Hover over or click a district to see information such as the incumbent and the presidential vote counts.
2024 battleground elections
- See also: Battlegrounds
This was a battleground election. Other 2024 battleground elections included:
- California's 13th Congressional District election, 2024
- North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2024
- Virginia's 10th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Politico, "Kean rejects 2 debates and Altman pounces," July 31, 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Tom Kean 2024 campaign website, "Meet Tom," accessed August 23, 2024
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Sue Altman 2024 campaign website," accessed August 23, 2024
- ↑ NJ Spotlight News, "Control of U.S. House may run through NJ’s seesaw 7th District," June 5, 2024
- ↑ X, "Altman on February 22, 2024," accessed August 27, 2024
- ↑ Facebook, "Kean on February 22, 2024," accessed August 27, 2024
- ↑ Politico, "Democrats test a battleground theory: IVF fears can win against a ‘pro-choice’ Republican," August 12, 2024
- ↑ X, "Altman on August 22, 2024," accessed August 27, 2024
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ 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, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
- ↑ Inside Elections, "Methodology: Inside Elections’ Baseline by Congressional District," December 8, 2023
