Primary
Democratic Primary
Held June 2, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analilia Mejia ✓ | 47,849 | 81.5% | |
| Donald Cresitello | 4,100 | 7.0% | |
| Justin Strickland | 3,609 | 6.2% | |
| Joseph Lewis | 3,153 | 5.4% |
Republican Primary
Held June 2, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Hathaway ✓ | — | — |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
No polls in the last 90 days.
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 NJ-11 House race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe D for Democrats.
When is the 2026 NJ-11 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
VACANT: Sherrill became NJ Governor, resigned Nov 2025. Special election pending. [20260806: Mejia won 20260416 special (Sherrill resigned for governor)]
Independent Expenditures Updated just now
Top Spenders
- UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT ('UDP') GOP-aligned $2,326,917
- THE AMERICAN IDEALS PAC Dem-aligned $734,274
- WORKING FAMILIES PARTY PAC Dem-aligned $315,100
- VOTEVETS ACTION FUND Dem-aligned $306,472
- THE AMERICAN CENTERPOINT PAC INC. GOP-aligned $183,000
- AFFORDABILITY AND PROGRESS PAC GOP-aligned $141,640
- CONGRESSIONAL PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS PAC Dem-aligned $50,000
- MEDICARE FOR ALL Dem-aligned $50,000
- GARDEN STATE FORWARD Dem-aligned $40,000
- CITIZENS AGAINST AIPAC CORRUPTION Dem-aligned $35,000
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