NJ Redistricting Will Impact Future Elections In Montclair

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Every decade, the process of “redistricting” tweaks Congressional lines throughout New Jersey. And this year, the state’s new map is shaking things up for several towns and cities – including Montclair.

Last week, the New Jersey Congressional Redistricting Commission released its new map of districts, which can be seen here. Street-level maps of the new districts aren’t available yet on the commission’s website. See related: NJ Democrats Win Tug Of War Over Redistricting Map

Read more about the process and purpose of redistricting here. See demographics of each district broken down by race here.

According to the map released by the commission – which still needs to be certified – most of Montclair will be located in the 11th District, which is represented by Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democratic Party member. Sherrill faces challenges from a growing field of Republican hopefuls in 2022.

However, the town's 4th Ward will apparently remain in the 10th District, which is represented by Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat. Payne will face a challenge from Montclair resident and activist Imani Oakley in the 2022 primary election.

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