Primary
Primary held June 2, 2026.
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McGuire ✓ | 14,810 | 57.9% | |
| Jason Cullen | 6,238 | 24.4% | |
| Justin Barbera | 4,519 | 17.7% |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Average reflects all polls from the last 90 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
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Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 NJ-03 House race competitive?
It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the expert consensus rates it Likely D, meaning Democrats are clearly favored but an upset is not impossible.
When is the 2026 NJ-03 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 90 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Replaced Andy Kim who won Senate
Independent Expenditures Updated 8 hours ago
Top Spenders
- FORCE FOR GOOD $67
- SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION $10
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