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New Jersey's 1st Congressional District (NJ-1)

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Donald Norcross, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2014.

The district includes all of Camden County and parts of Gloucester and Burlington counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 778,642, a median household income of $90,796, and a median age of 39.1. Of residents 25 and older, 36.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Donald Norcross, U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 1st District
Donald Norcross

U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 1st District · Democrat

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2026 election

Norcross has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

2 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NJ-1 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for NJ-1 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Donald Norcross (incumbent)Democratic$1,657,743$2,365,599Jun 30
Damon GaldoRepublican$11,125$5,056Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
778,642
Median household income
$90,796
Median age
39.1
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

New Jersey senators

  • Official portrait of Cory Booker, U.S. Senator for New Jersey
    Cory Booker

    U.S. Senator for New Jersey · Democrat

  • Official portrait of Andy Kim, U.S. Senator for New Jersey
    Andy Kim

    U.S. Senator for New Jersey · Democrat

Neighboring districts

  • NJ-2 · Jeff Van Drew (R)
  • NJ-3 · Herb Conaway (D)
  • PA-2 · Brendan Boyle (D)
  • PA-3 · Dwight Evans (D)
  • PA-5 · Mary Gay Scanlon (D)

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