2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey explained

Election Name:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
Country:New Jersey
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
Next Year:2020
Seats For Election:All 12 New Jersey seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:7
Seats1:11
Seat Change1: 4
Popular Vote1:1,856,819
Percentage1:59.92%
Swing1: 5.76%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:5
Seats2:1
Seat Change2: 4
Popular Vote2:1,198,691
Percentage2:38.68%
Swing2: 7.16%

The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 6, 2018, to elect the 12 U.S. representatives from the state of New Jersey, one from each of the state's 12 congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.

Democrats won four seats from Republicans and changed control from 7–5 for Democrats to 11–1 for Democrats, the fewest seats Republicans had won in the state since 1912.[1] This was the first time since the 1912 elections that Republicans failed to hold any seat in North Jersey.

However, Representative Jeff Van Drew of the 2nd district would later change his party affiliation from Democratic to Republican in December 2019, bringing it down to 10–2.[2]

Overview

Statewide

PartyCandidatesVotesSeats
%+/–%
Democratic121,856,81959.9211491.67
Republican121,198,66438.68148.33
Independent1523,7190.7700.0
Libertarian812,9630.4200.0
Constitution13,9020.1300.0
Green12,6760.0900.0
Total493,098,743100.012100.0

By district

Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey by district:[3]

scope=col rowspan=3Districtscope=col colspan=2Democraticscope=col colspan=2Republicanscope=col colspan=2Othersscope=col colspan=2Totalscope=col rowspan=3Result
scope=col colspan=2 style="background:"!scope=col colspan=2 style="background:"!scope=col colspan=2!scope=col colspan=2
scope=col data-sort-type="number"Votes !scope=col data-sort-type="number"% !scope=col data-sort-type="number"Votes !scope=col data-sort-type="number"% !scope=col data-sort-type="number"Votes !scope=col data-sort-type="number"% !scope=col data-sort-type="number"Votes !scope=col data-sort-type="number"%
169,628 64.40% 87,617 33.26% 6,173 2.34% 263,418 100.0% Democratic hold
District 2 136,685 52.90% 116,866 45.23% 4,812 1.86% 258,363 100.0% Democratic gain
District 3 153,473 50.01% 149,500 48.72% 3,902 1.27% 306,875 100.0% Democratic gain
126,766 43.07% 163,065 55.40% 4,517 1.53% 294,348 100.0% Republican hold
169,546 56.18% 128,255 42.49% 4,022 1.33% 301,823 100.0% Democratic hold
140,752 63.63% 80,443 36.37% 0 0.00% 221,195 100.0% Democratic hold
District 7 166,985 51.74% 150,785 46.72% 4,972 1.54% 322,742 100.0% Democratic gain
119,881 78.12% 28,725 18.72% 4,849 3.16% 153,455 100.0% Democratic hold
140,832 70.27% 57,854 28.87% 1,730 0.86% 200,416 100.0% Democratic hold
175,253 87.56% 20,191 10.09% 4,715 2.36% 200,159 100.0% Democratic hold
District 11 183,684 56.77% 136,322 42.13% 3,568 1.10% 323,574 100.0% Democratic gain
173,334 68.68% 79,041 31.32% 0 0.00% 252,375 100.0% Democratic hold
Total 1,856,819 59.92% 1,198,664 38.68% 43,260 1.40% 3,098,743 100.0%

District 1

Election Name:2018 New Jersey's 1st congressional district election
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Donald Norcross, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Donald Norcross
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:169,628
Percentage1:64.4%
Nominee2:Paul E. Dilks
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:87,617
Percentage2:33.3%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Donald Norcross
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Donald Norcross
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: New Jersey's 1st congressional district. The 1st district is based in South Jersey and includes most of Camden County along with parts of Burlington County and Gloucester County. Incumbent Democrat Donald Norcross, who had represented the district since 2014, ran for reelection. He was reelected with 60% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+13.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

District 2

Election Name:2018 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district election
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Jeff Van Drew Official Portrait 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jeff Van Drew
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:136,685
Percentage1:52.9%
Nominee2:Seth Grossman
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:116,866
Percentage2:45.2%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Frank LoBiondo
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Jeff Van Drew
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: New Jersey's 2nd congressional district. The 2nd district is based in South Jersey and is the biggest Congressional District in the state. It includes all of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem Counties and parts of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Ocean counties. Incumbent Republican Frank LoBiondo, who had represented the district since 1995, announced in November 2017 that he would not run for re-election in 2018 making the 2nd an open seat.[5] He was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+1.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Declined

Results

Democratic primary

This was one of 80 Republican-held House districts targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.[23]

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn

Results

General election

Campaign

A month after the primaries, the National Republican Congressional Committee withdrew its support of Grossman, following the news that he had posted an article from the white nationalist website American Renaissance on his Facebook page stating that blacks represented "a threat to all who cross their paths, black and non-black alike."[29] Grossman responded that he had not carefully read the article that he had posted in 2014 and did not believe its racist sentiments, although in explaining his actions he said many black teenagers are violent and dangerous.[30] Grossman also posted comments that criticized "multi-culturalism" and "diversity".[31]

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Seth
Grossman (R)
Jeff
Van Drew (D)
OtherUndecided
Stockton University[32] October 17–23, 2018597± 4.0%38% align=center55%5%[33] 2%
Stockton University[34] September 12–18, 2018535± 4.2%32% align=center55%5%[35] 8%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
class=small Sample
size
Margin of
error
Republican
candidate
Democratic
candidate
OtherUndecided
Public Policy Polling (D)[37] November 8–10, 2017565± 4.1%39% align=center44%17%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political Report[38] November 5, 2018
align=left Inside Elections[39] November 5, 2018
align=left Sabato's Crystal Ball[40] November 5, 2018
RCP[41] November 5, 2018
Daily Kos[42] November 5, 2018
538[43] November 7, 2018
CNN[44] October 31, 2018
Politico[45] November 4, 2018

Results

District 3

Election Name:2018 New Jersey's 3rd congressional district election
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 3
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 3
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Andy Kim, official portrait, 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Andy Kim
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:153,473
Percentage1:50.0%
Nominee2:Tom MacArthur
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:149,500
Percentage2:48.7%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Tom MacArthur
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Andy Kim
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: New Jersey's 3rd congressional district. The 3rd district is based in South Jersey and includes parts of Burlington and Ocean counties. Incumbent Republican Tom MacArthur, who had represented the district since 2015, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+2.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

Democratic primary

This was one of 80 Republican-held House districts targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.

Candidates

Nominee
Withdrawn
Declined

Results

General election

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Tom
MacArthur (R)
Andy
Kim (D)
Larry
Berlinski (C)
Undecided
NYT Upshot/Siena College[54] October 21–25, 2018508± 4.8% align=center45%44%2%9%
Monmouth University[55] October 18–22, 2018363± 5.2%46% align=center48%2%5%
Stockton University[56] October 3–10, 2018546± 4.2% align=center47%45%7%[57] 1%
National Research Inc. (R-MacArthur)[58] October 2–4, 2018400± 4.9% align=center44%40%16%
NYT Upshot/Siena College[59] September 22–26, 2018499± 4.8%39% align=center49%12%
DCCC (D)[60] September 4–5, 2018523± 4.3%45% align=center47%8%
Monmouth University[61] August 7–9, 2018300 LV± 5.7%44% align=center45%3%9%
401 RV± 4.9% align=center41%40%3%15%
Global Strategy Group (D)[62] June 11–21, 2018400± 4.9%42%42%16%
GQR Research (D-Kim)[63] May 29 – June 3, 2018550± 4.2% align=center48%44%8%
Public Policy Polling (D)[64] April 16–17, 2018669± 3.8% align=center42%41%17%
Public Policy Polling (D)[65] February 14–15, 2018336± 5.4% align=center47%43%10%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportNovember 5, 2018
align=left Inside ElectionsNovember 5, 2018
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 5, 2018
RCPNovember 5, 2018
Daily KosNovember 5, 2018
538November 7, 2018
CNNOctober 31, 2018
PoliticoNovember 2, 2018

Results

The close result required a recount, with Kim ultimately winning by 3,973 votes.[66]

District 4

Election Name:2018 New Jersey's 4th congressional district election
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 4
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 4
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Chris Smith official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Chris Smith
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:163,065
Percentage1:55.4%
Nominee2:Joshua Welle
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:126,766
Percentage2:43.1%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Chris Smith
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Chris Smith
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: New Jersey's 4th congressional district. The 4th district is based in Central Jersey and includes parts of Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Incumbent Republican Chris Smith, who had represented the district since 1981, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+8.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Declined

Results

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportNovember 5, 2018
align=left Inside ElectionsNovember 5, 2018
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 5, 2018
RCPNovember 5, 2018
Daily KosNovember 5, 2018
538November 7, 2018
CNNOctober 31, 2018
PoliticoNovember 2, 2018

Results

Smith's showing of 55% was his lowest since 1982, when he defeated Joseph P. Merlino 53% to 47%.

District 5

Election Name:2018 New Jersey's 5th congressional district election
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Josh Gottheimer Photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Josh Gottheimer
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:169,546
Percentage1:56.2%
Nominee2:John J. McCann Jr.
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:128,255
Percentage2:42.5%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Josh Gottheimer
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Josh Gottheimer
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: New Jersey's 5th congressional district. The 5th district is based in North Jersey and includes parts of Bergen, Passaic, Sussex and Warren counties. Incumbent Democrat Josh Gottheimer, who had represented the district since 2017, ran for re-election. He was elected with 51% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+3.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Results

General election

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Josh
Gottheimer (D)
John
McCann (R)
OtherUndecided
McLaughlin & Associates (R-McCann)[84] October 12–15, 2018400± 4.9% align=center47%38%9%[85] 7%
Tel Opinion Research (R-McCann)[86] August 9–12, 2018400± 4.9%36% align=center39%25%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportNovember 5, 2018
align=left Inside ElectionsNovember 5, 2018
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 5, 2018
RCPNovember 5, 2018
Daily KosNovember 5, 2018
538November 7, 2018
CNNOctober 31, 2018
PoliticoNovember 2, 2018

Results

District 6

Election Name:2018 New Jersey's 6th congressional district election
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Frank Pallone, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Frank Pallone
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:140,752
Percentage1:63.6%
Nominee2:Richard J. Pezzullo
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:80,443
Percentage2:36.4%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Frank Pallone
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Frank Pallone
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: New Jersey's 6th congressional district. The 6th district is based in Central Jersey and includes parts of Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Incumbent Democrat Frank Pallone, who had represented the district since 1988, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+9.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

General election

Results

District 7

Election Name:2018 New Jersey's 7th congressional district election
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Tom Malinowski, official portrait, 116th congress (3x4).jpg
Nominee1:Tom Malinowski
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:166,985
Percentage1:51.7%
Nominee2:Leonard Lance
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:150,785
Percentage2:46.7%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Leonard Lance
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Tom Malinowski
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: New Jersey's 7th congressional district. The 7th district includes all of Hunterdon County, and parts of Essex, Morris, Somerset, Union, and Warren Counties. Incumbent Republican Leonard Lance, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+3.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Results

Democratic primary

This was one of 80 Republican-held House districts targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.

Three Democrats were on the Democratic primary ballot. They included former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski;[92] lawyer Goutam Jois;[93] and social worker Peter Jacob. Green Party of New Jersey member Diane Moxley also announced her intent to run for the seat.[94] Westfield teacher and attorney Lisa Mandelblatt withdrew in February 2017,[95] as did Scotch Plains lawyer Scott Salmon.[96] The Democratic County Parties in New Jersey's 7th District unanimously threw their support to Malinowski, and he received the county line for the June 5 primary in all counties.

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Declined

Results

Malinowski won the Democratic nomination in the June primary.[109]

General election

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Leonard
Lance (R)
Tom
Malinowski (D)
OtherUndecided
NYT Upshot/Siena College[111] October 28–31, 2018503± 4.6%39% align=center47%1%12%
Monmouth University[112] October 25–29, 2018356± 5.2%44% align=center47%2%6%
NYT Upshot/Siena College[113] September 17–21, 2018504± 4.8% align=center45%44%10%
Monmouth University[114] September 13–17, 2018365 LV± 5.1%43% align=center46%2%9%
414 RV± 4.8%39% align=center47%2%12%
GQR Research (D-Malinowski)[115] June 20–25, 2018500± 4.4%45% align=center47%7%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
class=small Sample
size
Margin of
error
Leonard
Lance (R)
Democratic
candidate (D)
OtherUndecided
Public Policy Polling (D)[116] November 8–9, 2017528± 4.3%41% align=center42%17%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportNovember 5, 2018
align=left Inside ElectionsNovember 5, 2018
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 5, 2018
RCPNovember 5, 2018
Daily KosNovember 5, 2018
538November 7, 2018
CNNOctober 31, 2018
PoliticoNovember 2, 2018

Results

District 8

Election Name:2018 New Jersey's 8th congressional district election
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 8
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 8
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Albio Sires (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Albio Sires
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:119,881
Percentage1:78.1%
Nominee2:John R. Muniz
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:28,725
Percentage2:18.7%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Albio Sires
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Albio Sires
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: New Jersey's 8th congressional district. The 8th district is based in North Jersey and includes parts of Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties. Incumbent Democrat Albio Sires, who had represented the district since 2006, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 77% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+27.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

General election

Results

District 9

Election Name:2018 New Jersey's 9th congressional district election
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Bill pascrell 375 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Bill Pascrell
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:140,832
Percentage1:70.3%
Nominee2:Eric P. Fisher
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:57,854
Percentage2:28.9%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Bill Pascrell
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Bill Pascrell
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: New Jersey's 9th congressional district. The 9th district is based in North Jersey and includes parts of Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. Incumbent Democrat Bill Pascrell, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 70% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+16.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

General election

Results

District 10

Election Name:2018 New Jersey's 10th congressional district election
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 10
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 10
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Donald Payne Jr Official Portrait 113th Congress (cropped).png
Nominee1:Donald Payne Jr.
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:175,253
Percentage1:87.6%
Nominee2:Agha Khan
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:20,191
Percentage2:10.1%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Donald Payne Jr.
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Donald Payne Jr.
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: New Jersey's 10th congressional district. The 10th district is based in North Jersey and includes parts of Essex, Hudson and Union counties. Incumbent Democrat Donald Payne Jr., who had represented the district since 2012, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 86% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+36.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

General election

Results

District 11

Election Name:2018 New Jersey's 11th congressional district election
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Mikie Sherrill, official portrait, 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Mikie Sherrill
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:183,684
Percentage1:56.8%
Nominee2:Jay Webber
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:136,322
Percentage2:42.1%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Rodney Frelinghuysen
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Mikie Sherrill
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: New Jersey's 11th congressional district. The 11th district is based in North Jersey and includes parts of Essex, Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties. Incumbent Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen, who had represented the district since 1995, announced in January 2018 that he will not seek re-election.[118] He was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+3.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Declined
Endorsements

Results

Democratic primary

This was one of 80 Republican-held House districts targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Declined

Results

General election

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Jay
Webber (R)
Mikie
Sherrill (D)
OtherUndecided
NYT Upshot/Siena College[156] October 13–17, 2018487± 4.6%38% align=center49%2%11%
Monmouth University[157] October 3–7, 2018356± 5.2%44% align=center48%1%6%
National Research Inc. (R-Webber)[158] September 24–27, 2018400± 4.9%43% align=center46%
Monmouth University[159] June 22–25, 2018339 LV± 5.3%40% align="center" 44%1%15%
406 RV± 4.9%38% align="center" 40%1%20%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
class=small Sample
size
Margin of
error
Generic
Republican
Mikie
Sherill (D)
OtherUndecided
Public Policy Polling (D)[160] February 12–13, 2018688± 3.7% align=center42%40%18%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
class=small Sample
size
Margin of
error
Rodney
Freylinghuysen (R)
Democratic
candidate (D)
OtherUndecided
Public Policy Polling (D)November 8–9, 2017710± 3.7%44% align=center46%10%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportNovember 5, 2018
align=left Inside ElectionsNovember 5, 2018
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 5, 2018
RCPNovember 5, 2018
Daily KosNovember 5, 2018
538November 7, 2018
CNNOctober 31, 2018
PoliticoNovember 2, 2018

Results

District 12

Election Name:2018 New Jersey's 12th congressional district election
Country:New Jersey
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Bonnie Watson Coleman (cropped 2).jpg
Nominee1:Bonnie Watson Coleman
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:173,334
Percentage1:68.7%
Nominee2:Daryl Kipnis
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:79,041
Percentage2:31.3%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Bonnie Watson Coleman
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Bonnie Watson Coleman
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: New Jersey's 12th congressional district. The 12th district is based in Central Jersey and includes parts of Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties. The district is known for its research centers and educational institutions such as Princeton University, Institute for Advanced Study, Johnson & Johnson and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Incumbent Democrat Bonnie Watson Coleman, who had represented the district since 2015, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 20. The district had a PVI of +.

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Notes and References

  1. News: N.J. Democrat Defeats Trump Ally, Leaving the State With Just 1 Republican in Congress . Nick. Corasaniti . November 14, 2018 . The New York Times . August 24, 2022 .
  2. Web site: Trump meets with congressman switching parties at White House . . May 29, 2020 . June 29, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200629002841/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/12/19/donald-trump-blasted-impyed-spoke-during-meeting-rep-jeff-van-drew-of-new-jersey-discuss-his-defecti/2696675001/ . live .
  3. Web site: Johnson. Cheryl L.. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 2018. Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. April 27, 2019. February 28, 2019. January 3, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130103115258/http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/. live.
  4. News: Unofficial Candidates for House of Representatives For PRIMARY ELECTION 06/05/2018 Election. New Jersey Division of Elections. April 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180413043711/http://www.njelections.org/2018-results/2018-unofficial-primary-candidates-us-house-0411.pdf. April 13, 2018. dead. mdy-all.
  5. News: Giaritelli . Anna . November 7, 2017 . GOP Rep. Frank LoBiondo will not seek re-election . . Washington, DC . November 7, 2017 . June 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180620001607/https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/gop-rep-frank-lobiondo-will-not-seek-re-election/article/2639895 . live .
  6. Web site: Republican Attorney Seth Grossman Launches CD2 Bid. Insider NJ. February 27, 2018. February 25, 2018. February 26, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180226150724/https://www.insidernj.com/republican-attorney-seth-grossman-launches-cd2-bid/. live.
  7. Web site: Smith. Joseph P.. Fiocchi declares bid for LoBiondo's congressional seat. The Daily Journal (New Jersey). March 11, 2018. March 6, 2018. October 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211014153000/https://www.thedailyjournal.com/story/news/2018/03/06/samuel-fiocchi-declares-bid-congress-lobiondo-van-drew-2nd-district/399560002/. live.
  8. Web site: US Senate Speculation: Hirsh On The Hunt?. Insider NJ. January 14, 2018. January 11, 2018. January 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180115124707/https://www.insidernj.com/us-senate-speculation-hirsh-hunt/. live.
  9. Web site: Pizarro. Max. Singh to Run for U.S. Senate. Insider NJ. February 3, 2018. January 31, 2018. February 2, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202012432/https://www.insidernj.com/singh-run-u-s-senate/. live.
  10. Web site: CONFIRMED: Singh will enter the GOP's NJ-02 primary . February 16, 2018 . February 17, 2018 . February 17, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180217003238/https://savejersey.com/2018/02/hirsh-singh-republican-congress-candidate/ . live .
  11. Web site: Reil. Maxwell. Ex-FBI agent, Brigantine resident throws hat in ring for Congress. The Press of Atlantic City. January 21, 2018. January 15, 2018. January 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180122071714/http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/former-fbi-agent-brigantine-resident-announces-gop-bid-for-lobiondo/article_82fe4e3b-ce6e-5308-96f2-8b841d667953.html. live.
  12. Web site: Brunetti Post. Michelle. Somers Point's Brian Fitzherbert joins race for 2nd District Congress seat. The Press of Atlantic City. January 27, 2018. January 25, 2018. January 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180128132614/http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/somers-point-s-brian-fitzherbert-joins-race-for-nd-district/article_50ff039d-7ef0-5877-98a9-44a5429430c4.html. live.
  13. Web site: BREAKING NEWS Harry Hurley Exclusive Friday, May 4, 2018 7:00 a.m. "Hurley in the Morning" is on-air live with United States House of Representatives candidate Brian T. Fitzherbert on WPG Talk Radio. In a "Hurley" exclusive, Fitzherbert has just confirmed that he has officially suspended his campaign. Fitzherbert officially fell 7 Voter signatures short of the 200 required in order to qualify for placement on the June 5, 2018 Republican Primary Election Ballot. Fitzherbert is initially suspending his campaign to attend to certain FEC requirements. Ultimately, he will formally end his campaign. Michael Ruble Chris Coleman Max Pizarro Pete Oneglia Insider NJ Cindy Christy Fertsch Bob Maschio . M.facebook.com . 2018-09-04 . October 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211014153001/https://m.facebook.com/login.php?next=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2Fstory.php%3Fstory_fbid%3D10216679889615340%26id%3D1403956063%26ref%3Dcontent_filter&refsrc=deprecated&ref=content_filter&_rdr . live .
  14. Web site: Wildstein. David. Cook Report: LoBiondo seat "Leans Democratic". PoliticsDW. February 25, 2018. February 8, 2018. February 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180225210603/http://politicsdw.com/2018/02/cook-report-lobiondo-seat-leans-democratic/. live.
  15. Web site: Mark McGovern . Ballotpedia . 2018-02-16 . 2018-09-04 . November 8, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181108044512/https://ballotpedia.org/Mark_McGovern . live .
  16. Web site: Marino. Suzanne. Army Special Ops veteran seeks GOP nod for LoBiondo's seat. The Current of Linwood, Northfield & Somers Point. February 25, 2018. January 31, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180213021952/http://www.shorenewstoday.com/mainland/army-special-ops-veteran-seeks-gop-nod-for-lobiondo-s/article_75c31db7-d35f-587b-9007-932824532048.html. February 13, 2018. dead.
  17. Web site: Toto Drops out of CD2 Race, Endorses Hirsh Singh . Insider NJ . 2018-03-24 . 2018-09-04 . April 5, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180405214910/https://www.insidernj.com/toto-drops-cd2-race-endorses-hirsh-singh/ . live .
  18. Web site: Hurley. Harry. Coleman. Chris. ATTORNEY JOHN ZARYCH RUNNING FOR LOBIONDO'S HOUSE SEAT. WPGG. February 25, 2018. February 21, 2018. February 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180225210538/http://wpgtalkradio.com/attorney-john-zarych-running-for-lobiondos-house-seat/. live.
  19. Web site: Zarych Ditches His CD2 Bid . Insider NJ . 2018-03-24 . 2018-09-04 . April 6, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180406101705/https://www.insidernj.com/zarych-ditches-cd2-bid/ . live .
  20. Web site: Hetrick. Christian. NRCC Meets With Potential Candidates for LoBiondo's Seat. The New York Observer. November 30, 2017. November 29, 2017. November 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171129215834/http://observer.com/2017/11/nrcc-meets-with-potential-candidates-for-lobiondos-seat/. live.
  21. Web site: Huba. Nicholas. Don Guardian to be appointed Toms River business administrator. The Press of Atlantic City. January 2, 2018. December 27, 2017. December 31, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231223332/http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic_city/don-guardian-to-be-appointed-toms-river-business-administrator/article_1e310ece-4346-5448-b63c-4df57d38a423.html. live.
  22. Web site: Hurley. Harry. HURLEY: VINCE POLISTINA NOT RUNNING FOR CONGRESS. WPGG. February 3, 2018. February 1, 2018. February 4, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180204123945/http://wpgtalkradio.com/hurley-vince-polistina-not-running-for-congress/. live.
  23. Web site: Archived copy . September 30, 2017 . August 30, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170830000051/http://dccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/MEMO-Charging-Forward-DCCC-Announces-Battlefield-Expansion-18.pdf . live .
  24. News: Van Drew to seek LoBiondo's Congressional seat; Guardian considering run on GOP side. Writers. NICHOLAS HUBA & JOHN DeROSIER Staff. Press of Atlantic City. 2017-12-01. en. December 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171202052609/http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/van-drew-to-seek-lobiondo-s-congressional-seat-guardian-considering/article_31c04e4d-6d0c-54d7-a579-3a999329539d.html. live.
  25. Web site: Marko. Deborah M.. Vinelander to challenge Van Drew for LoBiondo seat. Courier-Post. January 21, 2018. January 16, 2018. October 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211014153000/https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/2018/01/16/vinelander-challenge-van-drew-lobiondo-seat/1034906001/. live.
  26. Web site: Congressional midterm election guide: Who's running in June NJ primary . Northjersey.com . 2018-04-03 . 2018-09-04 . October 31, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191031184503/https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/04/03/congressional-midterm-election-guide-whos-running-june-primary/464252002/ . live .
  27. News: This N.J. lawmaker just got his first 2018 challenger. NJ.com. Salant. Jonathan D.. July 26, 2017. July 27, 2017. July 26, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170726183555/http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/07/this_nj_lawmaker_just_got_his_first_2018_challenge.html. live.
  28. Web site: Ending 2018 Campaign: Our Future is Bright. December 1, 2018. November 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181118162219/https://www.seanathom.com/end_2018_campaign. live.
  29. Web site: Eric Hananoki . GOP-backed House candidate promoted white nationalist propaganda, including piece claiming Black people are "a threat to all" they encounter . mediamatters.org . Media Matters for America . 26 September 2023 . 9 July 2018.
  30. Web site: Dave Davies . National GOP disowns South Jersey congressional candidate Seth Grossman . whyy.org . WHYY . 26 September 2023 . 10 July 2018.
  31. Web site: Sophie Tatum . GOP campaign arm pulls support of candidate who spoke against diversity . cnn.com . Cable News Network . 26 September 2023 . 9 July 2018.
  32. https://stockton.edu/hughes-center/polling/documents/2018-1025-cd2-poll-2-screened-wfs.pdf Stockton University
  33. "Other candidate" with 5%
  34. https://stockton.edu/hughes-center/polling/documents/cd2-2018-wfs.pdf Stockton University
  35. John Ordille (L), William Befner (I), Steven Fenichel (I), "Nobody", "Refused" each with 1%; Anthony Parisi Sanchez with 0%(0.4%)
  36. https://dccc.org/dccc-memo-democrats-clear-advantage-new-district-polls/ DCCC (D)
  37. https://www.scribd.com/document/364424288/NJ-02-PPP-for-Patriot-Majority-Nov-2017 Public Policy Polling (D)
  38. Web site: 2018 House Race Ratings . Cook Political Report . October 30, 2018.
  39. Web site: 2018 House Ratings . The Rothenberg Political Report . November 5, 2018.
  40. Web site: 2018 House . . November 5, 2018.
  41. News: Battle for the House 2018 . RCP . November 5, 2018.
  42. Web site: Daily Kos Elections 2018 race ratings . . November 5, 2018 .
  43. Web site: Silver . Nate . 2018 House Forecast . . November 6, 2018 . August 16, 2018.
  44. Web site: CNN's 2018 Race Ratings . CNN . 30 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181031235918/https://www.cnn.com/election/2018/key-races . 31 October 2018.
  45. News: Who wins 2018? Predictions for Every House & Senate Election. Politico. 2018-09-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181104115002/https://www.politico.com/election-results/2018/house-senate-race-ratings-and-predictions/ . 4 November 2018.
  46. News: Former Security Official Launches Bid Against MacArthur. Roll Call. Bowman. Bridget. June 19, 2017. June 19, 2017. June 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170619195101/http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/former-security-official-launches-bid-against-macarthur. live.
  47. Web site: Levinsky. David. Florence funeral home director interested in running for Rep. Tom MacArthur's 3rd District seat. Burlington County Times. January 2, 2018. December 27, 2017. January 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180103011728/http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/20171227/florence-funeral-home-director-interested-in-running-for-rep-tom-macarthurs-3rd-district-seat. live.
  48. Web site: Pizarro. Max. Rest in Peace, Rich Dennison of Florence. Insider NJ. January 27, 2018. January 25, 2018. January 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180127052630/https://www.insidernj.com/rest-peace-rich-dennison-florence/. live.
  49. News: Democrat quits N.J. House race against Republican supported by Trump. NJ.com. Salant. Jonathan D.. October 5, 2017. October 5, 2017. October 5, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171005200250/http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/10/macarthur_opponent_cites_fundraising_demands_in_qu.html. live.
  50. Web site: Oglesby. Amanda. Brick mayor dispells Twitter rumor of Congressional run. Asbury Park Press. January 14, 2018. January 11, 2018. October 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211014153001/https://www.app.com/story/news/politics/2018/01/11/brick-mayor-dispells-twitter-rumor-congressional-run/1025068001/. live.
  51. News: New Jersey GOP Rep. Tom MacArthur draws more potential Democratic challengers after Trumpcare vote. Daily Kos Elections. Wolf. Stephen. May 19, 2017. July 27, 2017. July 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170728093155/https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2017/5/19/1664209/-New-Jersey-GOP-Rep-Tom-MacArthur-draws-more-potential-Democratic-challengers-after-Trumpcare-vote. live.
  52. Web site: Levinsky. David. Burlington County's top Democrats back Andy Kim to face Tom MacArthur. Burlington County Times. February 23, 2018. February 23, 2018. February 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180224052719/http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/20180131/burlington-countys-top-democrats-back-andy-kim-to-face-tom-macarthur. live.
  53. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLaINY3CcTM YouTube
  54. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/upshot/elections-poll-nj03-3.html NYT Upshot/Siena College
  55. https://www.monmouth.edu/polling-institute/documents/monmouthpoll_nj_102518.pdf/ Monmouth University
  56. https://stockton.edu/hughes-center/polling/documents/2018-1015-cd3-2018-wfs.pdf Stockton University
  57. Other candidate with 6%, Nobody with 1%
  58. https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/macarthur-narrowly-ahead-new-jerseys-3rd-district-poll-shows/ National Research Inc. (R-MacArthur)
  59. https://files.constantcontact.com/9c83fb30501/d12e84d8-87c5-4787-9c24-2fdff6902cd0.pdf NYT Upshot/Siena College
  60. https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000165-d5d0-d4c6-adef-d5d110080001 DCCC (D)
  61. https://www.monmouth.edu/polling-institute/documents/monmouthpoll_nj_081418.pdf/ Monmouth University
  62. https://www.scribd.com/document/383594480/NJ-03-GSG-for-LCV-EDF-June-2018 Global Strategy Group (D)
  63. https://web.archive.org/web/20180615004347/http://www.rollcall.com/tom-macarthur-challenger-poll/ GQR Research (D-Kim)
  64. https://www.scribd.com/document/377477768/House-PPP-D-for-Patriot-Majority-April-2018 Public Policy Polling (D)
  65. http://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/2018polling_nj03/ Public Policy Polling (D)
  66. Web site: The Kim-MacArthur race is (still!) undecided. The provisional ballot count is on.. November 14, 2018. December 1, 2018. November 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181122021854/https://www.nj.com/burlington/index.ssf/2018/11/tom_macarthur_andy_kim_donald_trump_election_wave.html. live.
  67. Web site: Hetrick. Christian. Democrat Seeks to Unseat Chris Smith in NJ. Observer. October 6, 2017. September 27, 2017. October 5, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171005172852/http://observer.com/2017/09/democrat-seeks-to-unseat-chris-smith-in-nj/. live.
  68. News: The guy Christie told to sit down and shut up wants a seat in Congress. NJ.com. May 18, 2017. June 2, 2017. September 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903072653/http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/05/the_guy_christie_told_to_sit_down_and_shut_up_want.html. live.
  69. Web site: Pizarro. Max. Keeling Drops out of CD4 Contest and Urges Delegates to Vote for Keady. Insider NJ. March 4, 2018. March 3, 2018. March 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180305063144/https://www.insidernj.com/keeling-drops-cd4-contest-urges-delegates-vote-keady/. live.
  70. News: Source: Stewart Maer Mulling Challenge of Chris Smith in 2018. Insider NJ. March 26, 2017. July 27, 2017. October 7, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007021240/https://www.insidernj.com/source-stewart-maer-mulling-challenge-of-chris-smith-in-2018/. live.
  71. Web site: Fagan. Matt. District 5 Republican John McCann announces candidacy. NorthJersey. November 19, 2017. November 18, 2017. November 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171119015240/http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2017/11/18/john-mccann-tackles-gottheimer-and-lonegan-congress-5th-district/877567001/. live.
  72. News: Lonegan, once a Trump critic, wants to 'make America great again' in latest congressional run. Politico. Friedman. Matt. August 24, 2017. August 27, 2017. August 26, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170826093452/http://www.politico.com/states/new-jersey/story/2017/08/24/lonegan-once-a-prominent-trump-critic-wants-to-make-america-great-again-in-latest-congressional-run-114117. live.
  73. News: On His Way Out the Door, Scott Garrett Doles Out Campaign Cash. The New York Observer. Kurson. Ken. February 6, 2017. July 27, 2017. July 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170728073708/http://observer.com/2017/02/on-his-way-out-the-door-scott-garrett-doles-out-campaign-cash/. live.
  74. News: Lou Dobbs vs Freshman Rep. Josh Gottheimer Would Be an Epic Battle in 2018. The New York Observer. Kurson. Ken. February 8, 2017. July 27, 2017. July 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170728073929/http://observer.com/2017/02/lou-dobbs-vs-freshman-rep-josh-gottheimer-would-be-an-epic-battle-in-2018/. live.
  75. Web site: Danzis. David. Oroho, Doherty endorse Lonegan for 2018 congressional bid. New Jersey Herald. December 9, 2017. December 3, 2017. December 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171210071804/http://www.njherald.com/20171203/oroho-doherty-endorse-lonegan-for-2018-congressional-bid#//. live.
  76. News: Lonegan Mulls CD5 Run: 'A Lot to Think About'. Insider NJ. Pizarro. Max. July 17, 2017. July 27, 2017. July 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170728082856/https://www.insidernj.com/lonegan-mulls-cd5-run-lot-think/. live.
  77. Web site: Montvale Mayor Ghassali Opts out of CD5 Contest - Insider NJ. July 20, 2017. InsiderNJ.com. February 9, 2018. December 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201041647/https://www.insidernj.com/montvale-mayor-ghassali-opts-cd5-contest/. live.
  78. News: Warren County Freeholder Sarnoski Wants to Challenge Gottheimer. Insider NJ. Pizarro. Max. May 22, 2017. July 27, 2017. July 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170728080922/https://www.insidernj.com/warren-county-freeholder-sarnoski-wants-challenge-gottheimer/. live.
  79. Web site: Sarnoski opts not to run for Congress in 2018. Danzis. David. November 30, 2017. njherald.com. December 1, 2017. November 30, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171130095554/http://www.njherald.com/20171130/sarnoski-opts-not-to-run-for-congress-in-2018#//. live.
  80. Web site: Kurson. Ken. Breaking: Holly Schepisi Will Not Run for Congress in CD-5. Observer. October 15, 2017. February 17, 2017. October 16, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171016122020/http://observer.com/2017/02/breaking-holly-schepisi-will-not-run-for-congress-in-cd-5/. live.
  81. News: Another Possible Candidate Emerges In the CD5 Republican Scrum. The New York Observer. Alfaro. Alyana. February 22, 2017. July 27, 2017. July 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170728081318/http://observer.com/2017/02/shotmeyer-may-enter-race-in-new-jersey-congressional-district-5/. live.
  82. Web site: Source: Shotmeyer Out of CD5 Sweepstakes; GOP Eyes Turn Toward Raia - Insider NJ. May 7, 2017. InsiderNJ.com. February 9, 2018. December 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043417/https://www.insidernj.com/source-shotmeyer-cd5-sweepstakes-gop-eyes-turn-toward-raia/. live.
  83. Web site: Danzis. David. Lonegan picks up more Sussex County endorsements. New Jersey Herald. December 9, 2017. December 6, 2017. December 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171210071806/http://www.njherald.com/20171206/lonegan-picks-up-more-sussex-county-endorsements#//. live.
  84. https://newjerseyglobe.com/fl/mccann-poll-has-gottheimer-ahead-by-9-points/ McLaughlin & Associates (R-McCann)
  85. Wendy Goetz (I) with 5%, James Tosone (L) with 4%
  86. https://savejersey.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/NEW-JERSEY-5CDFinal-1.pdf Tel Opinion Research (R-McCann)
  87. News: CD6 Flashpoint: Pezzullo Declares Challenge to Pallone. March 5, 2018. March 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180305202627/https://www.insidernj.com/cd6-flashpoint-pezzullo-declares-challenge-pallone/. live.
  88. News: GOP fears House retirements could set off a wave. The Hill. Kamisar. Ben. Marcos. Cristina. September 10, 2017. September 12, 2017. September 11, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170911031630/http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/349884-gop-fears-a-few-surprise-house-retirements-could-become-a-wave. live.
  89. Web site: Pizarro. Max. CD7 Flashpoint: Running as a Republican, Brown Says Democrats Will Never Beat Lance. Insider NJ. January 14, 2018. January 3, 2018. January 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180115124704/https://www.insidernj.com/cd7-flashpoint-running-republican-brown-says-democrats-will-never-beat-lance/. live.
  90. Web site: Pizarro. Max. CD7 Sources: Short Hills Attorney Becchi Feels Out Power Players Amid Trump-Lance Turbulence. Insider NJ. November 19, 2017. November 2, 2017. December 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043236/https://www.insidernj.com/cd7-sources-short-hills-attorney-becchi-feels-power-players-amid-trump-lance-turbulence/. live.
  91. News: CD7 Flashpoint: Republican Heard Eying a 2018 Run Against Lance. Insider NJ. Pizarro. Max. May 17, 2017. July 27, 2017. September 8, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170908202424/https://www.insidernj.com/cd7-flashpoint-republican-heard-eying-2018-run-lance/. live.
  92. The Hill, Ben Kamisar, October 2, 2017, Obama State Department official to run for House in NJ, Retrieved October 2, 2017
  93. Web site: Goutam Jois for Congress NJ-07 – Running to Represent NJ's 7th Congressional District. Jois2018.com. February 9, 2018. January 25, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180125041110/http://www.jois2018.com/. live.
  94. http://moxleyforus.com/ Moxley For US
  95. Web site: Democrat suddenly ends bid against Republican Leonard Lance. NJ.com. February 9, 2018. February 8, 2018. February 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180209004323/http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/02/1_democrat_drops_out_of_race_against_republican_la.html. live.
  96. Web site: Scott Salmon For Congress. Scott Salmon For Congress. February 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180123113125/https://www.salmon.vote/. January 23, 2018. dead.
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