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United States Representative, Congressional District 5

Projected result: Won — Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Source: nbcphiladelphia.com

Congressional District 5, New Jersey
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
  • Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
  • Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Humane Sustainable Future

Adam Rueda appears on New Jersey's 2026 general-election roster under Humane Sustainable Future for the 5th Congressional District. His campaign site presents his congressional platform.

Democratic · Incumbent

Josh Gottheimer is a Democratic U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 5th Congressional District. His official House biography describes his congressional service and bipartisan policy work.

Records: Environment and Public Health 51 for, 2 against, Civil Rights 20 for, Corporate Accountability 19 for, 1 against,

Republican

Sean Kirrane is a Republican candidate for New Jersey's 5th Congressional District. His campaign site describes a socially moderate, fiscally disciplined platform focused on results for New Jersey families.

Sources: fec.gov2