Rep. Rob Menendez in primary fight with challenger Mussab Ali

In the 8th District, Rep. Rob Menendez (D) faces a challenge from Jersey City Democrat Mussab Ali, largely over Menendez’s support of Israel.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 843

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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As Democratic Rep. Rob Menendez seeks a third term representing New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District, he faces a primary challenge from a Jersey City progressive who is betting voter frustration with the Democratic establishment can help him topple the incumbent.

Mussab Ali, a former president of the Jersey City Board of Education, argues that Menendez is a corporate Democrat out of step with this district that includes parts of Hudson County and Newark, …

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