NJ Redistricting Will Impact Future Elections In Newark

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

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 – Newark will continue to be split between the 8th and 10th Districts.

The 8th District is currently represented by Rep. Albio Sires, a Democratic Party member who recently announced his retirement.

The 10th District is represented by Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat who will face a challenge from Essex County resident and activist Imani Oakley in 2022.

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