New Jersey's 8th Congressional District (NJ-8)
Last updated · 5 sources
Rob Menendez, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2023.
The district includes parts of Hudson, Union, and Essex counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 763,596, a median household income of $84,356, and a median age of 35.7. Of residents 25 and older, 41.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
2026 election
Menendez 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-8 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Menendez (incumbent) | Democratic | $1,958,766 | $679,737 | Jun 30 |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | $1,958,766 | $679,737 | Jun 30 |
| Mussab Ali | Democratic | $277,637 | $0 | Sep 26 |
| Richard Joseph Barilla | Independent | $5,600 | $1,851 | Apr 14 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 763,596
- Median household income
- $84,356
- Median age
- 35.7
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.4%
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