Polls are open in NJ special House primaries

Eleven Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination in the race to succeed Gov. Mikie Sherrill in the House of Representatives. The GOP primary has one candidate.

By: New Jersey Monitor Staff

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 409

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Voters in the 11th Congressional District on Thursday will decide on the Democratic nominee to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill in the House of Representatives.

The race is a crowded one, with 11 Democrats vying for the chance to succeed Sherrill, who stepped down from the House after she was elected governor in November.

The candidates are Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett, U.S. Army veteran Zachary Beecher, attorney J-L Cauvin, former Obama White …

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