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New Jersey's 12th Congressional District election, 2026
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New Jersey's 12th Congressional District |
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General election |
Election details |
Filing deadline: Pending |
Primary: Pending General: November 3, 2026 |
How to vote |
Poll times:
6 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Race ratings |
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic |
Ballotpedia analysis |
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See also |
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All U.S. House districts, including the 12th Congressional District of New Jersey, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. To learn more about other elections on the ballot, click here.
Candidates and election results
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General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 12
Incumbent Bonnie Watson Coleman and Kyle Little are running in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 12 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
![]() | Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) | |
![]() | Kyle Little (D) ![]() |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Darius Mayfield (R)
Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "My name is Kyle Little I am a 36-year-old openly gay African American man and the owner of Isolation Fitness, which operates studios in Metuchen and Edison, New Jersey. I also serve as an adjunct college professor at Kean University. Originally from Union County, I graduated from Linden High School in 2006, and I earned my master’s degree from Montclair State University in 2014. I am running for Congress with the goal of rebranding and bringing change to the Democratic Party by advocating for better justice, equality, and rights for all Americans. If elected, he would become the first Black openly gay man to serve in Congress from the state of New Jersey."
Voting information
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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Kyle Little (D)
I believe the Democratic Party is missing one crucial element right now — the willingness to fight back against fascism of MAGA Republicans, with strength and clarity. I will be that fighter, ready to stand up against extremism and defend our democracy.
Stronger Voices, Stronger Messaging
We need more leaders who can clearly and fearlessly communicate our values. I will bring bold, unapologetic messaging that inspires people, counters misinformation, and builds trust in the Democratic Party. We also need younger, more passionate voices. Right now, 31 Democrats in the House of Representatives are over 75 years old. The Party needs fresh energy and perspective to help lift its approval rating, which currently sits at just 27%.
Breaking Barriers for Justice and Equality

Kyle Little (D)
I am committed to strengthening our education system and ensuring that students learn the full, unfiltered truth about American history. Understanding our past is essential to building a better future.
Women’s Reproductive Rights and Maternal Health
I am deeply passionate about protecting women’s reproductive rights, with a special focus on addressing the alarming maternal mortality rate among Black women in New Jersey, who die during childbirth at seven times the rate of white women.
LGBTQIA+ Rights

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)
The divorce was difficult, especially as a child. I had to split my time between two homes, navigating birthdays and holidays in a way that often made me feel like a piece being passed back and forth. There were times I felt caught in the middle, but I was fortunate to have the unwavering love and support of both my parents.
That experience taught me resilience, adaptability, and the importance of cherishing family, no matter how it’s shaped. It also gave me a deep understanding of how life’s challenges can make us stronger and more compassionate toward others.
Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)

Kyle Little (D)
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Campaign finance
Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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Bonnie Watson Coleman | Democratic Party | $200,212 | $140,647 | $98,943 | As of June 30, 2025 |
Kyle Little | Democratic Party | $8,987 | $1,872 | $14,229 | As of June 30, 2025 |
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." |
General election 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.[1]
- 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.[2][3][4]
Race ratings: New Jersey's 12th Congressional District election, 2026 | |||||||||
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The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | |||||
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Pending | Pending | Pending | Pending | |||||
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
This section will contain information on ballot access related to this state's elections when it is available.
District history
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.
2024
See also: New Jersey's 12th Congressional District election, 2024
New Jersey's 12th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)
New Jersey's 12th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 12
Incumbent Bonnie Watson Coleman defeated Darius Mayfield, Kim Meudt, and Vic Kaplan in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 12 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) | 61.2 | 196,871 |
Darius Mayfield (R) | 36.4 | 117,222 | ||
Kim Meudt (G) | 1.4 | 4,652 | ||
![]() | Vic Kaplan (L) ![]() | 0.9 | 2,915 |
Total votes: 321,660 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 12
Incumbent Bonnie Watson Coleman defeated Daniel J. Dart in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 12 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Bonnie Watson Coleman | 86.8 | 43,510 |
![]() | Daniel J. Dart ![]() | 13.2 | 6,623 |
Total votes: 50,133 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 12
Darius Mayfield defeated Thomas Jones Jr. in the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 12 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Darius Mayfield | 84.4 | 14,753 | |
![]() | Thomas Jones Jr. | 15.6 | 2,732 |
Total votes: 17,485 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Shola Coker (R)
2022
General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 12
Incumbent Bonnie Watson Coleman defeated Darius Mayfield and C. Lynn Genrich in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 12 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) | 63.1 | 125,127 |
Darius Mayfield (R) | 35.9 | 71,175 | ||
C. Lynn Genrich (L) | 1.0 | 1,925 |
Total votes: 198,227 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 12
Incumbent Bonnie Watson Coleman advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 12 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Bonnie Watson Coleman | 100.0 | 37,440 |
Total votes: 37,440 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 12
Darius Mayfield advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 12 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Darius Mayfield | 100.0 | 13,514 |
Total votes: 13,514 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nick Catucci (R)
2020
General election
General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 12
Incumbent Bonnie Watson Coleman defeated Mark Razzoli, Robert Edward Forchion Jr., and Kenneth Cody in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) | 65.6 | 230,883 |
Mark Razzoli (R) | 32.6 | 114,591 | ||
Robert Edward Forchion Jr. (Independent) | 1.3 | 4,512 | ||
![]() | Kenneth Cody (Truth Vision Hope Party) ![]() | 0.5 | 1,739 |
Total votes: 351,725 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Stan Koshy (Independent)
- Zadok Rubin (People's Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 12
Incumbent Bonnie Watson Coleman defeated Lisa McCormick in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 12 on July 7, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Bonnie Watson Coleman | 89.2 | 81,936 |
Lisa McCormick | 10.8 | 9,928 |
Total votes: 91,864 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 12
Mark Razzoli advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 12 on July 7, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mark Razzoli | 100.0 | 19,992 |
Total votes: 19,992 | ||||
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District analysis
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See also
New Jersey | 2026 primaries | 2026 U.S. Congress elections |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 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