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New Jersey's 8th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Rob Menendez (Democrat) was re-elected in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Craig Honts 88.0% to 4.2%.
| Representative-elect | Rob Menendez (D), re-elected |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Robert Menendez (D), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | D+15 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Safe D · Rob Menendez >99%, Republican <1% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Menendez (D) | 88.0% | 109,175 |
| Craig Honts (S) | 4.2% | 5,222 |
| Aristotle Eliopoulos (I) | 4.2% | 5,216 |
44% 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.