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New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District (NJ-3)

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Herb Conaway, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes parts of Burlington, Monmouth, and Mercer counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 783,491, a median household income of $116,959, and a median age of 42.3. Of residents 25 and older, 46.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Herb Conaway, U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 3rd District
Herb Conaway

U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 3rd District · Democrat

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2026 election

Conaway has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NJ-3 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for NJ-3 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Herb Conaway (incumbent)Democratic$934,660$439,329Jun 30
Michael Patrick McGuireRepublican$79,190$807Jun 30
Jason CullenRepublican$75,695$1,705Jun 30

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

District profile

Population
783,491
Median household income
$116,959
Median age
42.3
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%

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-1 · Donald Norcross (D)
  • NJ-2 · Jeff Van Drew (R)
  • NJ-4 · Chris Smith (R)
  • NJ-6 · Frank Pallone (D)
  • NJ-12 · Bonnie Watson Coleman (D)
  • PA-1 · Brian Fitzpatrick (R)
  • PA-2 · Brendan Boyle (D)

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