New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District (NJ-2)

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · 5 sources

Jeff Van Drew, a Republican, has represented the district since 2019.

The district includes all of Atlantic, Cumberland, Salem, and Cape May counties and parts of Ocean and Gloucester counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 783,815, a median household income of $85,261, and a median age of 43. Of residents 25 and older, 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Jeff Van Drew

U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 2nd District · Republican

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2026 election

Van Drew has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

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

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for NJ-2 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
Candidate	Party	Raised	Cash on hand	Through
Jeff Van Drew (incumbent)	Republican	$1,930,058	$1,538,041	Jun 30
Bayly Philip Christoper Winder	Democratic	$825,207	$110,284	Jun 30
Zack Mullock	Democratic	$462,863	$120,210	Jun 30
Timothy C. Alexander	Democratic	$87,344	$1,074	Jun 30
Terri Reese	Democratic	$16,794	$130	Jun 30