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New Jersey's 5th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Josh Gottheimer (Democrat) was re-elected in New Jersey's 5th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Sean Kirrane 62.4% to 34.7%.
| Representative-elect | Josh Gottheimer (D), re-elected |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Josh Gottheimer (D), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | D+2 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Safe D · Josh Gottheimer >99%, Sean Kirrane <1% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Gottheimer (D) | 62.4% | 168,450 |
| Sean Kirrane (R) | 34.7% | 93,609 |
| Adam Rueda (I) | 2.9% | 7,943 |
89% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.