NJ-11 Congress Primary Election: 2026 Voter Guide

Voters in New Jersey’s 11^th congressional district will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 2 for the 2026 primary election, with a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives at stake.

Democratic and Republican candidates will compete for their party’s nomination in the primary. The winners will match up against any independent or third-party candidates in a general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

The 11^th district includes several towns in Essex, Morris and Passaic counties (see list below).

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U.S. Rep. Analilia Mejia recently won a special election to fill the remainder of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s unexpired term. She is facing a challenge in the Democratic race from Joseph Lewis, Donald Cresitello and Justin Strickland.

Joe Hathaway ran against Mejia in the special election. He is the only candidate on the ballot in the Republican primary.

Learn more about each candidate’s campaign platform and background at the following links:

• Analilia Mejia
• Joseph Lewis
• Donald Cresitello
• Justin Strickland
• Joe Hathaway

WHERE IS THE 11TH DISTRICT?

New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District includes the following municipalities:

Essex County – Belleville, Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn, Montclair (part), North Caldwell, Nutley, Roseland, South Orange, West Caldwell

Morris County – Boonton, Boonton Township, Butler, Chatham, Chatham Township, Denville, Dover, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Jefferson, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Madison, Mendham Twp (part), Montville, Morris Plains, Morris Township, Morristown Town, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Pequannock, Randolph, Riverdale, Rockaway, Rockaway Township, Victory Gardens

Passaic County – Little Falls, Totowa, Wayne (part), Woodland Park

VOTER INFORMATION

Election Day for the 2026 primary takes place on June 2. Early in-person voting will take place from May 26 to May 31.

Unsure if you’re registered? Need to find your local polling place? Planning to vote by mail? Learn more at the New Jersey state voter online portal here.

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