NJ House District 11

Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (b. April 29, 1946, in New York,NY) is a formerRepublicanmember of the United States House of RepresentativesfromNew Jersey, representing New Jersey's 11th Congressional District from 1995 to 2019. On January 29, 2018, Frelinghuysen announced that hewould not seek re-electionin 2018. Frelinghuysen served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the 93rd Engineering Battalion (Construction) stationed in the Mekong Delta.

Analilia MejiaD

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Analilia Mejia (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. She assumed office on April 20, 2026. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Mejia (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. She won in the special general election on April 16, 2026. Mejia is also running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.

Tom Malinowski (Democratic Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2019. He left office on January 3, 2023. Malinowski (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the special Democratic primary on February 5, 2026. Malinowski immigrated from Poland to the U.S. when he was six years old. He served as the assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights, and labor from 2014 to 2017, during PresidentBarack Obama's administration. As of January 2019, Malinowski's Congressional biography described his platform as "fighting for policies that would help the Middle Class in New Jersey, like restoring the SALT deduction, securing infrastructure funding for roads, bridges, and the Gateway Tunnel, and keeping healthcare accessible and affordable."For more on Malinowski's campaign themes,click here.

Brendan W GillD

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Brendan Gill (Democratic Party) is an at-large member of the Essex County Board of County Commissionersin New Jersey. He assumed office on January 1, 2021. His current term ends in 2027. Gill (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the special Democratic primary on February 5, 2026.

Tahesha Way (Democratic Party) was the Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey. She assumed office on September 8, 2023. She left office on January 20, 2026. Way (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. She lost in the special Democratic primary on February 5, 2026. Gov.Phil Murphy (D) appointed WayLieutenant Governor of New Jerseyon September 8, 2023, to replaceSheila Oliver (D).

Zach Beecher (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the special Democratic primary on February 5, 2026.

Joe HathawayR

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Joe Hathaway (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026. Hathaway also ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the special general election on April 16, 2026.

John Bartlett (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the special Democratic primary on February 5, 2026.

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Cammie Croft (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. She lost in the special Democratic primary on February 5, 2026.

Marc Chaaban (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the special Democratic primary on February 5, 2026. Chaaban unofficially withdrew from the race but appeared on the primary election ballot on February 5, 2026.

J-L Cauvin (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the special Democratic primary on February 5, 2026.

Donald Cresitello (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. Cresitello is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.

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Justin StricklandD

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Justin Strickland (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026. Strickland also ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the special Democratic primary on February 5, 2026.

Dean Dafis (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the special Democratic primary on February 5, 2026. Dafis unofficially withdrew from the race but appeared on the primary election ballot on February 5, 2026.

Vincent Matrisciano (unaffiliated) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. Matrisciano declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.

Anna Williams (Democratic Party) was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 52. She assumed office on January 14, 2019. She left office on August 14, 2022. Williams (Democratic Party, Independent, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives to represent District 52. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020. She advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19, 2020. Williams resigned on August 14, 2022, to become executive director of the System of Care Advisory Council.

Mikie SherrillD

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Mikie Sherrill (Democratic Party) is the Governor of New Jersey. She assumed office on January 20, 2026. Her current term ends on January 15, 2030. On Nov. 4, 2025, Sherrill was elected governor of New Jersey, defeatingJack Ciattarelli (R) 56% to 43% in thegeneral election. The general election marked the first time since 1961 that New Jersey voters elected a member of the same party for three consecutive gubernatorial terms. In her victory speech, Sherrill said, "I'm going to hold government accountable, balancing individual liberty with collective responsibility, ensuring people are safe, healthy, educated, and free to pursue their dreams. [...] Good government doesn't just manage problems, it solves them." Sherrill was born in 1972 in Alexandria, Virginia. During her childhood, Sherrill's grandfather would tell her stories of his experience as a bomber pilot during World War II.According to Sherrill, these stories inspired her to join the military. After receiving a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1994, she began serving in the U.S. Navy as a helicopter pilot. During her tenure, Sherrill flew missions in Europe and the Middle East. After ending her military service, Sherrill received a master's degree from the London School of Economics in 2003 and a law degree from Georgetown University in 2007.Sherrill then began working in private practice before joining the U.S. Attorney's Officein New Jersey. During her tenure at the office, Sherrill worked as an outreach and re-entry coordinator and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. In2018, Sherrill was elected to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, defeatingJay Webber (R) 57% to 42% in the general election. Before her election, Republicans had represented the district since 1985.Sherrill's congressional campaign focused on economic issues, saying, "this race doesn't feel as partisan as it feels like we have to stand up and fight hard for the economic future of middle-class families in New Jersey." Sherrill won re-election 53.3% to 46.7% in2020, 59% to 40.2% in2022, and 56.5% to 41.8% in2024. She resigned from Congress on November. 20, 2025, after sge was electedgovernor.

Alan Bond (independent) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He lost in the special general election on April 16, 2026.

Kennedy Pivnick (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the special Democratic primary on February 5, 2026.