New Jersey District 8
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Robert Menendez Democratic since Jan 2023
4 candidates. Sorted by most raised, FEC through Oct 14.
- Last election
- Robert Menendez (Democratic) won by 24.6 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 25.6 points toward Republicans
- On the 2026 ballot
- 4 candidates
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Robert MenendezIncumbentDemocratic
- Aristotle EliopoulosIndependent
- Craig HontsIndependentSocialist Workers Party
- Da'shone HugheyIndependentWe The People
Source: nj.gov (PDF), dated Sep 4
Shift since 2022: 25.6 points toward Republicans (Democratic by 50.2 in 2022, Democratic by 24.6 in 2024).
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
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Show these districts as a list (12)
- New Jersey District 1· Donald Norcross (D), Democratic by 17.8 points, 2024
- New Jersey District 2· Jefferson Van Drew (R), Republican by 16.9 points, 2024
- New Jersey District 3· Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. (D), Democratic by 8.5 points, 2024
- New Jersey District 4· Christopher H. Smith (R), Republican by 35.7 points, 2024
- New Jersey District 5· Josh Gottheimer (D), Democratic by 11.3 points, 2024
- New Jersey District 6· Frank Pallone, Jr. (D), Democratic by 15.8 points, 2024
- New Jersey District 7· Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R), Republican by 5.4 points, 2024
- New Jersey District 8· Robert Menendez (D), Democratic by 24.6 points, 2024
- New Jersey District 9· Nellie Pou (D), Democratic by 4.9 points, 2024
- New Jersey District 10· LaMonica McIver (D), Democratic by 52.2 points, 2024
- New Jersey District 11· Mikie Sherrill (D), Democratic by 14.7 points, 2024
- New Jersey District 12· Bonnie Watson Coleman (D), Democratic by 24.8 points, 2024
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Official results for New Jersey
History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 196,765
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, New Jersey District 8, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert MenendezWon Democratic 116,43459.2% RepublicanAnthony Valdes Republican 68,15234.6% GreenChristian J. Robbins Green 5,4652.8% OtherPablo R. Olivera Other 4,2952.2% OtherLea Sherman Other 2,4191.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 106,473
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, New Jersey District 8, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert MenendezWon Democratic 78,38273.6% RepublicanMarcos Arroyo Republican 24,95723.4% OtherJoanne Kuniansky Other 1,0161.0% LibertarianDan Delaney Libertarian 7580.7% OtherDavid W Cook Other 7140.7% OtherPablo Olivera Other 4000.4% OtherJohn V Salierno Other 2460.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 238,773
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbio SiresWon Democratic 176,75874.0% RepublicanJason Todd Mushnick Republican 58,68624.6% LibertarianDan Delaney Libertarian 3,3291.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 153,455
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbio SiresWon Democratic 119,88178.1% RepublicanJohn R Muniz Republican 28,72518.7% OtherMahmoud Mahmoud Other 3,6582.4% LibertarianDan Delaney Libertarian 1,1910.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 174,889
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbio SiresWon Democratic 134,73377.0% RepublicanAgha Khan Republican 32,33718.5% OtherPablo Olivera Other 4,3812.5% LibertarianDan Delaney Libertarian 3,4382.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,518
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbio SiresWon Democratic 61,51077.4% RepublicanJude Anthony Tiscornia Republican 15,14119.0% OtherHerbert H Shaw Other 1,1921.5% OtherPablo Olivera Other 1,0221.3% OtherRobert Thorne Other 6530.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 167,790
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbio SiresWon Democratic 130,85378.0% RepublicanMaria Karczewski Republican 31,76318.9% OtherHerbert H Shaw Other 1,8391.1% OtherStephen DeLuca Other 1,7101.0% OtherPablo Olivera Other 1,6251.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 141,208
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill Bascrell JrWon Democratic 88,47862.7% RepublicanRoland Straten Republican 51,02336.1% IndependentRaymond Giangrasso Independent 1,7071.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 223,986
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill Pascrell JrWon Democratic 159,27971.1% RepublicanRoland Straten Republican 63,10728.2% LibertarianDerek Demarco Libertarian 1,6000.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 137,639
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill Pascrell JrWon Democratic 97,56870.9% RepublicanJose M Sandoval Republican 39,05328.4% LibertarianLou Jasikoff Libertarian 1,0180.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 218,820
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill Pascrell JrWon Democratic 152,00169.5% RepublicanGeorge Ajjan Republican 62,74728.7% IndependentJoseph A Fortunato Independent 4,0721.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 131,819
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill Pascrell JrWon Democratic 88,10166.8% RepublicanJared Silverman Republican 40,31830.6% GreenJoseph A Fortunato Green 3,4002.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 200,132
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill Pascrell JrWon Democratic 134,07467.0% RepublicanAnthony Fusco Jr Republican 60,60630.3% IndependentJoseph A Fortunato Independent 4,4692.2% IndependentViji Sargis Independent 9830.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 130,588
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill Pascrell JrWon Democratic 81,06862.1% RepublicanMatthew J Kirnan Republican 46,28935.4% IndependentJeffrey Levine Independent 8040.6% IndependentStephen Spinosa Independent 7620.6% IndependentBernard George Independent 7220.6% IndependentThomas Paine Caslander Independent 6250.5% IndependentJose L Aravena Independent 3180.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 193,091
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J Pascrell JrWon Democratic 98,86151.2% RepublicanWilliam J Martini Republican 92,60948.0% IndependentJeffrey M Levine Independent 1,6210.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 141,368
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam J MartiniWon Republican 70,49449.9% DemocraticHerb Klein Democratic 68,66148.6% OtherBernard George Other 2,2131.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 205,828
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerb KleinWon Democratic 96,74247.0% RepublicanJoseph L Bubba Republican 84,67441.1% OtherGloria J Kolodziej Other 16,1707.9% OtherThomas Caslander Other 2,9161.4% OtherCarmine O Pellosie Other 2,1351.0% LibertarianLouis M Stefanelli Libertarian 1,1090.5% OtherRob Dominianni Other 1,0990.5% OtherJason Redrup Other 3920.2% OtherGregory E Dzula Other 3160.2% OtherNeal A Gorfinkle Other 2750.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,540
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A RoeWon Democratic 55,79776.9% OtherStephen Sibilia Other 13,18018.2% OtherBruce Eden Other 3,5634.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,036
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A RoeWon Democratic 96,036100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,089
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A RoeWon Democratic 57,82062.8% RepublicanThomas P Zampino Republican 34,26937.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 189,395
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A RoeWon Democratic 118,79362.7% RepublicanMarguerite A Page Republican 69,97336.9% LibertarianDaniel A Maiullo Jr Libertarian 6290.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 127,297
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A RoeWon Democratic 89,98070.7% RepublicanNorm Robertson Republican 36,31728.5% LibertarianSidney J Pope Libertarian 1,0000.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 142,201
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A RoeWon Democratic 95,49367.2% RepublicanWilliam R Cleveland Republican 44,62531.4% OtherDonna Rabel Other 1,2090.9% LibertarianMichael Horowitz Libertarian 8740.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,338
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A RoeWon Democratic 69,49674.5% RepublicanThomas Melani Republican 23,84225.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 154,196
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, New Jersey District 8, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A RoeWon Democratic 108,84170.6% RepublicanBessie Doty Republican 44,77529.0% LibertarianGilbert G Doll Libertarian 5800.4%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's New Jersey District 8.
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Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024 (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; unitedstates/congress-legislators (current) (CC0-1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by the @unitedstates project volunteers (rosters from official congressional sources) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, FEC, DIME (ODC-BY), Portraits: unitedstates/images (public domain)Data as of Oct 28, 2026