New Jersey's 5th Congressional District (NJ-5)
Last updated · 5 sources
Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2017.
The district includes parts of Sussex, Bergen, and Passaic counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 778,374, a median household income of $132,937, and a median age of 43.3. Of residents 25 and older, 55% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 5th District · Democrat
2026 election
Gottheimer has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NJ-5 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Gottheimer (incumbent) | Democratic | $4,765,145 | $12,773,075 | Jun 30 |
| Mary Jo-Ann Guinchard | Republican | $117,995 | $0 | May 1 |
| Sean Joseph Kirrane | Republican | $55,656 | $8,034 | Jun 30 |
| Chandiha Gajapathy | Republican | $50,000 | $0 | Nov 23 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 778,374
- Median household income
- $132,937
- Median age
- 43.3
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
New Jersey senators
Cory BookerU.S. Senator for New Jersey · Democrat
Andy KimU.S. Senator for New Jersey · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026