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U.S. House New Jersey District 5

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

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.16 · Moderate Liberal

Josh Gottheimer is serving as the incumbent U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 5th District. He emphasizes bringing jobs and businesses to the district, reducing taxes, and fixing infrastructure.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateSales

Adam Rueda, a sales, running for the first time, supports healthcare and education.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Chandiha Gajapathy ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Dana DiRisio ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Stop Israel BoycottsFirst-time candidateWithdrew

David Abrams ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jon Dalrymple Jr. ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Michael Wildes ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Mike Ghassali ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Nicholas D'Agostino ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Nick Gebo ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewInternational Freight Forwarder

Paul Duggan ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Richard Franolich ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ceasefire And Justice PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Richard Siegel ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrewCEO/Owner of Plaza Travel and Insurance Services

Robert Auth ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 in 2026.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur

Sean Kirrane is an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in healthcare, finance, and technology. Running for his first term in U.S. House, he emphasizes downsizing federal government, reducing administrative costs, and protecting citizens' rights and affordability. He supports legislation on housing, healthcare, and homelessness.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.16 · Moderate LiberalAdvanced

Josh Gottheimer is serving as the incumbent U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 5th District. He emphasizes bringing jobs and businesses to the district, reducing taxes, and fixing infrastructure.

From the candidate’s published profile

RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedEntrepreneur

Sean Kirrane is an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in healthcare, finance, and technology. Running for his first term in U.S. House, he emphasizes downsizing federal government, reducing administrative costs, and protecting citizens' rights and affordability. He supports legislation on housing, healthcare, and homelessness.

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