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New Jersey ballot

U.S. House New Jersey District 8

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentAttorney

Robert Menendez is the incumbent U.S. Representative from New Jersey with a law background. He prioritizes affordability for working families, education access, and protecting workers' right to organize.

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IndependentFirst-time candidate

Aristotle Eliopoulos is a candidate, running for office for the first time.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusinessman

Brian Varela ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Socialist WorkersFirst-time candidate

Craig Honts is running for U.S. House from New Jersey's 8th District as a Socialist Workers Party candidate for the first time.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateCEO

Da'Shone Hughey is a ceo, running for office for the first time, for Jersey District 8. Da'Shone Hughey emphasizes Workforce & Economic Opportunity.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner

Dario Duffe ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewLaw enforcement

David Winkler ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewLaw professor

Eugene Mazo ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Ricardo Luis Rojas ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewComputer engineer

Richard Barilla ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentAdvancedAttorney

Robert Menendez is the incumbent U.S. Representative from New Jersey with a law background. He prioritizes affordability for working families, education access, and protecting workers' right to organize.

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Democratic

Mussab Ali is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 in the 2026 election.

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