New Jersey General Election Ballot 2026

U.S. senators represent the entire state, pass federal legislation and approve spending. The Senate also reviews presidential nominations and treaties, providing additional checks on the executive branch. Cory Booker has held the seat since 2013.

U.S. House members represent individual districts, pass federal legislation and approve spending. Through oversight of federal agencies and programs, the House acts as a check on the executive branch. Donald Norcross has represented the district since 2014.

U.S. House members represent individual districts, pass federal legislation and approve spending. Through oversight of federal agencies and programs, the House acts as a check on the executive branch. Jeff Van Drew has represented the district since 2019.

U.S. House members represent individual districts, pass federal legislation and approve spending. Through oversight of federal agencies and programs, the House acts as a check on the executive branch. Herb Conaway has represented the district since 2025.

U.S. House members represent individual districts, pass federal legislation and approve spending. Through oversight of federal agencies and programs, the House acts as a check on the executive branch. Chris Smith has represented the district since 1981.

U.S. House members represent individual districts, pass federal legislation and approve spending. Through oversight of federal agencies and programs, the House acts as a check on the executive branch. Josh Gottheimer has represented the district since 2017.

U.S. House members represent individual districts, pass federal legislation and approve spending. Through oversight of federal agencies and programs, the House acts as a check on the executive branch. Frank Pallone has represented the district since 1988.

U.S. House members represent individual districts, pass federal legislation and approve spending. Through oversight of federal agencies and programs, the House acts as a check on the executive branch. Tom Kean Jr. has represented the district since 2023.

U.S. House members represent individual districts, pass federal legislation and approve spending. Through oversight of federal agencies and programs, the House acts as a check on the executive branch. Rob Menendez has represented the district since 2023.

U.S. House members represent individual districts, pass federal legislation and approve spending. Through oversight of federal agencies and programs, the House acts as a check on the executive branch. Nellie Pou has represented the district since 2025.

U.S. House members represent individual districts, pass federal legislation and approve spending. Through oversight of federal agencies and programs, the House acts as a check on the executive branch. LaMonica McIver has represented the district since 2024.

U.S. House members represent individual districts, pass federal legislation and approve spending. Through oversight of federal agencies and programs, the House acts as a check on the executive branch. Analilia Mejia has represented the district since winning an April 2026 special election for the open seat. Mikie Sherrill previously represented the district before her election as governor.

U.S. House members represent individual districts, pass federal legislation and approve spending. Through oversight of federal agencies and programs, the House acts as a check on the executive branch. Bonnie Watson Coleman has represented the district since 2015 and is retiring at the end of this term.

Atlantic County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. Commissioners recommend representatives to county boards, including the Atlantic Cape Community College Board of Trustees, linking county policy with local education and workforce training. The at-large seats represent all county residents. Democrats have not won a countywide office since 2020.

Atlantic County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. Commissioners also recommend representatives to county boards. District 3 represents parts of Egg Harbor and Hamilton townships. Andrew Parker III has represented the district since 2021.

The Atlantic County clerk maintains property records and public documents and carries out county election duties. Free property-fraud alerts let residents monitor recorded documents. Joseph J. Giralo has held the office since 2022.

The Atlantic County sheriff provides court security, serves legal papers and carries out other public safety duties. Joseph O'Donoghue has held the office since 2024.

Absecon's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Maintaining Heritage Park as a place to walk and gather means balancing recreation with other city needs.

Absecon's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Maintaining Heritage Park as a place to walk and gather means balancing recreation with other city needs.

Egg Harbor City's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Those choices affect summer recreation at Egg Harbor Lake as well as the streets and services residents use year-round.

Egg Harbor Township's committee adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and oversees local government. Local spending maintains the Community Center on English Creek Avenue, neighborhood parks and other public facilities.

Egg Harbor Township's committee adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and oversees local government. Local spending maintains the Community Center on English Creek Avenue, neighborhood parks and other public facilities.

Mullica Township's committee adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and oversees local government. In this Pinelands community, road maintenance sits alongside decisions about where development fits and how to protect the surrounding landscape.

The Bergen County executive proposes the budget and directs county departments and day-to-day operations. James Tedesco has held the office since 2015.

Bergen County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. Commissioners oversee funding for county departments and institutions, including Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. Republicans have not won a countywide office since 2017.

The Bergen County clerk maintains property records and public documents and carries out county election duties. Residents use the office to record deeds, apply for passports and obtain personal and business records. John S. Hogan has held the office since 2012.

The Bergen County surrogate handles probate matters involving wills, estates and certain guardianships. Clear guidance and accessible records assist families with paperwork after a death.

North Arlington's mayor provides elected leadership and works with the council on local priorities. Caring for shared spaces such as Allan Park means balancing neighborhood recreation with maintenance costs.

North Arlington's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Caring for shared spaces such as Allan Park means balancing neighborhood recreation with maintenance costs.

Palisades Park's mayor provides elected leadership and works with the council on local priorities. The municipal pool brings maintenance, access and operating costs into decisions about summer recreation. Chong Paul Kim has been mayor since 2022.

Palisades Park's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. The municipal pool brings maintenance, access and operating costs into decisions about summer recreation.

Paramus's mayor provides elected leadership and works with the council on local priorities. Those priorities affect the upkeep of parks, athletic fields and street trees, as well as the municipal portion of residents' property tax bills. Christoper DiPiazza has served as mayor since 2023.

Paramus's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Those priorities affect the upkeep of parks, athletic fields and street trees, as well as the municipal portion of residents' property tax bills.

Burlington County commissioners adopt the budget, approve spending and oversee county government, including farmland preservation, transportation infrastructure and other public programs for local communities. Republicans have not won a countywide office since 2020.

The Burlington County surrogate handles probate matters involving wills, estates and certain guardianships. Clear guidance and accessible records assist families with paperwork after a death.

Burlington Township's mayor provides elected leadership and works with the council on local priorities. The Green Acres parks and Sylvan Lake offer recreation, with ongoing costs to keep public facilities in good condition.

Burlington Township's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. The Green Acres parks and Sylvan Lake offer recreation, with ongoing costs to keep public facilities in good condition.

Burlington Township's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. The Green Acres parks and Sylvan Lake offer recreation, with ongoing costs to keep public facilities in good condition.

Evesham Township's mayor provides elected leadership and works with the council on local priorities. Housing and land-use decisions sit alongside residents' concerns about local streets, public spaces and maintenance costs.

Evesham Township's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Housing and land-use decisions sit alongside residents' concerns about local streets, public spaces and maintenance costs.

Mount Laurel Township's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Decisions about outdoor recreation at Laurel Acres Park must also account for the upkeep of other township facilities and neighborhood services.

Camden County commissioners adopt the budget, approve spending and oversee county government. They approve funding for higher education and workforce training at Camden County College and appoint members of its governing board.

Bellmawr Borough's mayor provides elected leadership and works with the council on local priorities. Near the I-295, I-76 and Route 42 interchange, local priorities include representing neighborhood needs in transportation decisions made beyond borough hall.

Bellmawr Borough's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Near the I-295, I-76 and Route 42 interchange, local priorities include representing neighborhood needs in transportation decisions made beyond borough hall.

Berlin Borough's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Maintaining the borough's community center as a gathering place sits alongside the upkeep of other public facilities and neighborhood services.

Runnemede Borough's mayor provides elected leadership and works with the council on local priorities. Recreation plans for Beaver Branch Park must account for the ongoing care of the borough's shared spaces.

Runnemede Borough's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Recreation plans for Beaver Branch Park must account for the ongoing care of the borough's shared spaces.

Cape May County commissioners adopt the budget, approve spending and oversee county government. They set funding and policy for county-run facilities and services, including the Cape May County Park & Zoo, transportation and other public services.

The Cape May County sheriff provides court security, serves legal papers and carries out other public safety duties. Robert A. Nolan has been sheriff since 2018.

Dennis Township's committee adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and oversees local government. Local decisions affect the Recreation Park in South Dennis as well as smaller recreation facilities and services across the township.

Lower Township's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Delaware Bay shoreline access gives residents places to walk and gather, alongside the continuing need to maintain neighborhood streets and township services.

Lower Township's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Delaware Bay shoreline access gives residents places to walk and gather, alongside the continuing need to maintain neighborhood streets and township services.

Lower Township's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Delaware Bay shoreline access gives residents places to walk and gather, alongside the continuing need to maintain neighborhood streets and township services.

Cumberland County commissioners adopt the budget, approve spending and oversee county government. They approve county funding for higher education and workforce training at Rowan College of South Jersey and appoint county representatives to its governing board.

The Cumberland County sheriff provides court security, serves legal papers and carries out other public safety duties. Michael Donato has held the office since 2024.

Bridgeton's mayor provides elected leadership and works with the council on local priorities. Bridgeton City Park and the municipal Cohanzick Zoo are local priorities alongside the streets and services residents use.

Bridgeton's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Bridgeton City Park and the municipal Cohanzick Zoo are local priorities alongside the streets and services residents use.

Commercial Township's committee adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and oversees local government. Flood risk around Port Norris and the bayshore affects homes and businesses and requires coordination with state and federal agencies.

Hopewell Township's committee adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and oversees local government. Those choices affect neighborhood streets, shared public spaces and the municipal portion of residents' property tax bills.

The Essex County executive proposes the budget and directs county departments and day-to-day operations. County spending shapes shared spaces such as Turtle Back Zoo and Branch Brook Park. Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. has held the office since 2003.

Essex County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. Commissioners oversee funding for county departments and institutions, including the Essex County Correctional Facility, the state's largest county jail. Republicans have not won an at-large seat since 1971.

Essex County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 1 includes Newark's North and East wards, plus parts of the Central, South and West wards. Robert Mercado has held the office since 2018.

Essex County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 2 includes parts of Newark's South and Central wards, along with Irvington and Maplewood. A'Dorian Murray-Thomas has held the office since 2024.

Essex County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 3 includes part of Newark's West Ward, along with East Orange, Orange and South Orange. Tyshammie L. Cooper has held the office since 2019.

Essex County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 4 includes Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Livingston, Millburn, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona, West Caldwell and West Orange. Leonard M. Luciano has held the office since 2011.

Essex County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 5 includes Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Montclair and Nutley. Carlos M. Pomares has held the office since 2018.

Verona’s Town Council sets municipal policy, adopts ordinances and appoints the township manager, who oversees day-to-day operations. Council members also appoint the municipal clerk, tax assessor and members of township boards and commissions. Verona uses a nonpartisan council-manager form of government.

The West Orange mayor leads the township’s executive branch and works with the business administrator, who coordinates municipal departments and carries out township ordinances and resolutions. Susan McCartney has served as mayor since 2023.

The West Orange Town Council serves as the township’s legislative body, adopting ordinances and approving the municipal budget while the mayor and administration manage day-to-day operations. Council decisions shape spending, local laws and other township policy.

Gloucester County commissioners adopt the budget, approve spending and oversee county government. Their decisions include farmland and land preservation through a dedicated open-space tax, as well as roads and services for the county's communities.

East Greenwich Township's committee adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and oversees local government. Those choices affect neighborhood streets, shared public spaces and the municipal portion of residents' property tax bills.

Franklin Township's committee adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and oversees local government. At Malaga Lake, those decisions affect shared trails, picnic areas and a playground, alongside other township maintenance and service responsibilities.

Glassboro's mayor provides elected leadership and works with the council on local priorities. As downtown redevelopment adds homes and activity, local decisions shape the streets and services residents use in the changing borough center.

Glassboro's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. As downtown redevelopment adds homes and activity, local decisions shape the streets and services residents use in the changing borough center.

Mantua Township's committee adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and oversees local government. The township's partnership on the Edelman Fossil Park requires balancing a regional destination with the roads and services residents use.

Hudson County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 1 includes Bayonne and parts of Jersey City. Kenneth Kopacz has represented the district since 2021.

Hudson County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 2 includes western Jersey City. William O'Dea has represented the district since 2021.

Hudson County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 3 includes southeastern Jersey City. Celeste Williams is serving the remainder of Jerry Walker's term following his election to the New Jersey Assembly in 2026.

Hudson County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 4 includes northeastern Jersey City. Yraida Aponte-Lipski has represented the district since 2021.

Hudson County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 5 includes Hoboken and parts of Jersey City. Anthony L. Romano Jr. has represented the district since 2021 but is not seeking re-election, leaving the seat open.

Hudson County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 6 includes Union City. Fanny J. Cedeño has represented the district since 2021.

Hudson County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 7 includes Weehawken, West New York and Gutenberg. Caridad Rodriguez has represented the district since 2021.

Hudson County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 8 includes West New York, North Bergen and Secaucus. Robert Baselice has represented the district since 2023.

Hudson County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. District 9 includes Secaucus, Kearny, East Newark and Harrison. Albert J. Cifelli has represented the district since 2021 but is not seeking re-election, leaving the seat open.

The Hudson County registrar of deeds records deeds, mortgages and other property documents. Residents, buyers, lenders and attorneys use these public records to establish ownership and complete real estate transactions.

East Newark's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Those choices affect neighborhood streets, shared public spaces and the municipal portion of residents' property tax bills.

Secaucus's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. The Recreation Center and Swim Club offer year-round activities and summer recreation, with ongoing costs to maintain public facilities.

Secaucus's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. The Recreation Center and Swim Club offer year-round activities and summer recreation, with ongoing costs to maintain public facilities.

Secaucus's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. The Recreation Center and Swim Club offer year-round activities and summer recreation, with ongoing costs to maintain public facilities.

Hunterdon County commissioners adopt the budget, approve spending and oversee county government. Their decisions address farmland preservation, road maintenance and other public services for residents and the local agricultural economy.

The Hunterdon County clerk maintains property records and public documents and carries out county election duties. Residents use the office to record deeds, apply for passports and obtain personal and business records. Mary H. Melfi has held the office since 2007.

Raritan Township's committee adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and oversees local government. Local priorities include maintaining trails and open spaces at Lenape Park and the Brownstein Preserve, as well as other township services.

Readington Township's committee adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and oversees local government. Farmland preservation protects the familiar landscape, alongside the cost of maintaining roads, public spaces and other township services.

Mercer County commissioners form the legislative branch, adopt the budget, approve spending and set county policy. The county executive manages day-to-day operations. Commissioners oversee funding for county departments and agencies, including the Mercer County Park Commission, which manages the county's park system and its largest individual county park. Republicans have not won a countywide office since 2000.

The Mercer County surrogate handles probate matters involving wills, estates and certain guardianships. Clear guidance and accessible records assist families with paperwork after a death.

The Mercer County sheriff provides court security, serves legal papers and carries out other public safety duties. John "Jack" Kemler has held the office since 2010.

Ewing Township's mayor provides elected leadership and works with the council on local priorities. The township's community centers and pools offer recreation and gathering places, with ongoing costs to maintain public facilities.

Ewing Township's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. The township's community centers and pools offer recreation and gathering places, with ongoing costs to maintain public facilities.

Princeton's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Housing commitments require planning for additional homes and the infrastructure, public spaces and services neighborhoods need.

Robbinsville Township's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Open-space and farmland preservation protect the familiar landscape, alongside the upkeep of roads, public facilities and township services.

Trenton's mayor provides elected leadership and works with the council on local priorities. Trenton Water Works extends those responsibilities beyond city boundaries, making reliable water service a shared concern for residents and customers in neighboring townships. Reed Gusciora has been mayor since 2019.

Trenton's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Trenton Water Works extends those responsibilities beyond city boundaries, making reliable water service a shared concern for residents and customers in neighboring townships.

Middlesex County commissioners adopt the budget, approve spending and oversee county government. They approve county funding for Middlesex College and appoint members of its governing board, with higher education and workforce training among the county's public services.

The Middlesex County surrogate handles probate matters involving wills, estates and certain guardianships. Clear guidance and accessible records assist families with paperwork after a death.

Dunellen's council adopts ordinances, approves the municipal budget and sets local policy. Redevelopment around the train station affects commutes, downtown businesses and how new homes fit into surrounding neighborhoods.