2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey will be held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 12 U.S. Representatives from the state of New Jersey, one from each of the state's 12 congressional districts. The primary election in which candidates were chosen took place on July 7, 2020. The general election coincides with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.
District 1
The 1st district is based in South Jersey and encompasses the inner Philadelphia suburbs including Camden County along with parts of Burlington County and Gloucester County. The incumbent is Democrat Donald Norcross, who was re-elected with 64.4% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Donald Norcross, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Claire Gustafson, businesswoman and former Collingswood school board member
Withdrawn
- Josh Duvall, businessman
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 2
The 2nd district is anchored in southern New Jersey coast, and includes Vineland, Atlantic City and Cape May. The incumbent is Republican Jeff Van Drew, who was elected in 2018 as a Democrat, flipping the district with 52.9% of the vote. On December 19, 2019, in a meeting with President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy in the Oval Office, Van Drew announced that he officially changed his party affiliation to the Republican Party.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Bob Patterson, former vice president for government relations at the United States Business and Industry Council and nominee for New Jersey's 1st congressional district in 2016
- Jeff Van Drew, incumbent U.S. Representative
Withdrawn
- Brian Fitzherbert, engineer and former Atlantic County Young Republicans chairman
- David Richter, engineer, lawyer, businessman and former CEO of Hill International
Declined
- DiAnne Gove, state assemblywoman
- Hirsh Singh, engineer, candidate for New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in 2018, and candidate for governor in 2017
- Chris A. Brown, state senator
- Seth Grossman, former Atlantic County freeholder and nominee for New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in 2018
Endorsements
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- William Cunningham, chief investigator on the House Oversight Committee and candidate for New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in 2018
- John Francis, West Cape May commissioner
- Brigid Callahan Harrison, political science professor at Montclair State University
- Amy Kennedy, mental health advocate and wife of former U.S. Representative Patrick J. Kennedy
- Robert Turkavage, former FBI agent and Republican candidate for New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in 2018
Withdrew
- Ashley Bennett, Atlantic County freeholder
Declined
- Ray Batten, former New Jersey Superior Court judge
- Jack Surrency, Cumberland County freeholder
- Adam Taliaferro, state assemblyman
Endorsements
Polling
;with Jeff Van Drew and Generic Democrat| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Jeff Van Drew | Generic Democrat | Undecided |
| Dec 7-10, 2019 | 391 | – | 28% | 58% | 14% |
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
;with Jeff Van Drew and Generic Opponent| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Jeff Van Drew | Generic Opponent | Undecided |
| December 7–10, 2019 | 391 | – | 24% | 60% | 17% |
Results
District 3
The 3rd district is based in central New Jersey, stretching from the eastern Philadelphia suburbs to the central Jersey Shore, including Burlington and Ocean counties. The incumbent is Democrat Andy Kim, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.0% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Andy Kim, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kate Gibbs, former Burlington County freeholder
- David Richter, engineer, lawyer, businessman and former CEO of Hill International
Withdrew
- John Novak, mayor of Barnegat
- Tony Porto, former mayor of Hainesport
Declined
- Dawn Addiego, state senator
- Randy Brown, former mayor of Evesham Township
- Sean Earlen, chair of the Burlington County Republican Party
- Kim Guadagno, former Lieutenant Governor
- Jack Kelly, Ocean County freeholder and candidate for New Jersey's 3rd congressional district in 2008
- Al Leiter, baseball analyst and former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Tom MacArthur, former U.S. Representative
- Gregory P. McGuckin, state Assemblyman
- Ryan Peters, state Assemblyman
- Frank Sadeghi, businessman and Republican fundraiser
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
District 4
The 4th district encompasses the Monmouth County area and extends into eastern Mercer County and northern Ocean County, including Lakewood, Tinton Falls, and Hamilton. The incumbent is Republican Chris Smith, who was re-elected with 55.4% of the vote in 2018.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Alter Richter, rabbi
- Chris Smith, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- David Applefield, retired journalist
- Christine Conforti, holistic life coach and former United Nations staffer
- Stephanie Schmid, human rights activist
Withdrew
- Tiffany Kaszuba, lobbyist
- Jim Keady, former Asbury Park city councilman
- Hassan Shehadeh, financial analyst
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Results
District 5
The 5th district is based in northern New Jersey, and includes northern Bergen County and the northwestern exurbs of New York City. The incumbent is Democrat Josh Gottheimer, who was re-elected with 56.2% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Arati Kreibich, Glen Rock borough councilwoman
- Josh Gottheimer, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Polling
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- James Baldini, educator
- Hector Castillo
- John McCann, former Cresskill borough councilman and nominee for New Jersey's 5th congressional district in 2018
- Frank Pallotta, former investment banker
Withdrawn
- Bob Auth, state assemblyman
- Jon Dalrymple Jr., student
- Paul Duggan, candidate for Bergen County Executive in 2018
- Dana DiRisio, former aide to U.S. Representative Scott Garrett
- Mike Ghassali, mayor of Montvale
- John C. Glidden, mayor of Closter
Declined
- Michael J. Doherty, state senator
- Tim Luing, businessman
- Holly Schepisi, state assemblywoman
- Parker Space, state assemblyman
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
;with John McCann| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Josh Gottheimer | John McCann | Undecided |
| January 23–26, 2020 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 39% | 40% | 21% |
;with Mike Ghassali
| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Josh Gottheimer | Mike Ghassali | Undecided |
| January 23–26, 2020 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 44% | 43% | 13% |
Results
District 6
The 6th district encompasses northern Middlesex County and parts of Monmouth County, including New Brunswick and Long Branch. The incumbent is Democrat Frank Pallone, who was re-elected with 63.6% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Amani al-Khatahtbeh, founder of MuslimGirl.com
- Russ Cirincione, attorney and trade unionist
- Frank Pallone, incumbent U.S. Representative
Withdrew
- John Hsu
- Javahn Walker, candidate in 2018
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 7
The 7th district is based in north-central New Jersey, and includes Bridgewater Township, Westfield, and all of Hunterdon County. The incumbent is Democrat Tom Malinowski, who flipped the district and was elected with 51.7% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Tom Malinowski, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Raafat Barsoom, physician and candidate for New Jersey's 7th congressional district in 2018
- Thomas Kean Jr., minority leader of the New Jersey Senate
- Tom Phillips, human resources executive
Withdrawn
- Rosemary Becchi, tax attorney and nonprofit executive
Declined
- Michael J. Doherty, state senator
- Leonard Lance, former U.S. Representative
- David Larsen, businessman and candidate for New Jersey's 7th congressional district in 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016
- Nancy Munoz, state assemblywoman
- Colin Newman, business executive
- Erik Peterson, state assemblyman
- Tim Smith, former mayor of Roxbury Township
- Doug Steinhardt, chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee
- Matt Holt, Hunterdon County freeholder
- Kathy Hugin, philanthropist and former Wall Street bond trader
- Jason Sarnoski, Warren County freeholder
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
;with generic Republican| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Tom Malinowski | Generic Republican | Undecided |
| Jun 24–26, 2019 | 400 | – | 42% | 44% | 13% |
Results
District 8
The 8th district is based in North Jersey encompassing Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, Union City, and Elizabeth. The incumbent is Democrat Albio Sires, who was re-elected with 78.1% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Hector Oseguera, lawyer
- Will Sheehan, former U.S. Navy SEAL intelligence officer
- Albio Sires, incumbent U.S. Representative
Withdrew
- Jonathan Munitz, financial consultant
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jason Mushnick, attorney and candidate for New Jersey General Assembly in 2019
Withdrew
- David Winkler
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 9
The 9th district encompasses the inner New York City suburbs, including Paterson, Passaic, Clifton, and Fort Lee. The incumbent is Democrat Bill Pascrell, who was re-elected with 70.3% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Bill Pascrell, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Alp Basaran, corporate lawyer
- Zina Spezakis, finance & clean energy executive and environmental activist
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Billy Prempeh, U.S. Air Force veteran
- Tim Walsh, vice chairman of the Bergen County Young Republicans
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 10
The 10th district encompasses Newark and the surrounding suburbs including East Orange and parts of Jersey City. The incumbent is Democrat Donald Payne Jr., who was reelected with 87.6% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- John J. Flora, teacher
- Eugene Mazo, law professor at Rutgers Law School
- Donald Payne Jr., incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jennifer Zinone, freelance copywriter
Withdrew
- Michael W. Barret
- Ana Rivera
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 11
The 11th district is based in Morris County and western Essex County, and also includes Wayne. The incumbent is Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who flipped the district and was elected with 56.8% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Mikie Sherrill, incumbent U.S. Representative
Withdrew
- Mark Washburne, professor
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Rosemary Becchi, tax attorney and nonprofit executive
Withdrawn
- Lawrence Casha, Kinnelon borough councilman
- Reinier Prijten, financial manager
Declined
- Patrick Alloco, former aide to former Governor Thomas Kean
- Tony Bucco, state senator
- Mary Pat Christie, former First Lady of New Jersey and former investment banker
- Kristin Corrado, state senator
- BettyLou DeCroce, state assemblywoman
- Peter de Neufville, former executive chairman of Voltaix, Inc. and candidate for New Jersey's 11th congressional district in 2018
- James Gannon, Morris County sheriff
- Antony Ghee, JAG officer, investment banker, attorney, and candidate for New Jersey's 11th congressional district in 2018
- Thomas Kean Jr., minority leader of the New Jersey Senate
- Jerry Langer, trucking company executive
- Nick Mangold, former NFL player
- Tom Mastrangelo, Morris County freeholder
- Paul Miller, car dealer
- Christine Myers, former Morris County freeholder
- Joseph Pennacchio, state senator
- Curt Ritter, former mayor of Chatham Township and former press secretary for Rudy Giuliani
- Kate Whitman, women's hockey coach
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 12
The 12th district is located in the Route 1 corridor, encompassing Trenton, Princeton, Plainfield, southern Middlesex County, and eastern Somerset County. The incumbent is Democrat Bonnie Watson Coleman, who was reelected with 68.7% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Lisa McCormick, activist and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Mark Razzoli, Old Bridge town councilman
Primary results