BigNY Elections 2026 provides a nonpartisan guide to the New Jersey Congressional District 11 race. This page is designed to help voters understand the office, follow the official election calendar, compare candidates when verified candidate lists are available, and check public sources before voting.
What this race covers
This election page tracks the 2026 race for Congress in New Jersey Congressional District 11. The final ballot can depend on party primaries, official filings, court decisions, withdrawals, independent petitions, and certification by election authorities.
Candidates and ballot status
Candidate names should be added only after they are confirmed through an official election agency, a campaign website, FEC or state campaign-finance records, a debate organizer, or another cited public record. BigNY should not list rumor-based candidates or uncited claims.
Candidates
John Bartlett
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Zach Beecher
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Alan Bond
INDEPENDENT
Jean-louis. Cauvin
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Marc Chaaban
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Donald. Cresitello
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Cammie L Croft
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Dean Dafis
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Brendan W Gill
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Jeff Grayzel
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Joe Hathaway
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Joseph. Lewis
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Tom Malinowski
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Vincent Matrisciano
UNAFFILIATED
Analilia Mejia
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Kennedy Pivnick
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Mikie Sherrill
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Justin Strickland
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Candidate comparison
When verified candidates are imported, this section should compare their public positions side by side. The comparison should use direct campaign statements, official questionnaires, public filings, interviews, debate transcripts, or government records.
- Economy, jobs, taxes, and small business
- Public safety, courts, policing, and public corruption
- Housing, affordability, zoning, and rent policy
- Education, schools, colleges, and workforce training
- Healthcare, hospitals, insurance, and public health
- Transportation, roads, MTA or local transit, bridges, tunnels, and airports
- Immigration and constituent services
- Energy, environment, climate, and utility costs
How to verify your ballot
District pages and election guides can become outdated if polling places or sample ballots change. Voters should verify registration, district assignment, early voting location, Election Day poll site, and sample ballot with the official election office before voting.
FAQ
Who is running in this race?
BigNY will list candidates when they are verified from official candidate lists, campaign websites, filings, debates, or public records.
Can poll sites change?
Yes. Poll-site and sample-ballot information can change before an election. Always confirm with the official poll-site lookup tool.
Is BigNY endorsing a candidate?
No. This is a nonpartisan voter-guide page. It organizes sources, maps, offices, candidate information, and public issue positions for voter research.
Race Snapshot
| Office | Congress |
|---|---|
| District / jurisdiction | New Jersey Congressional District 11 |
| General election date | 2026-11-03 |
Issues to compare
- Economy
- Public safety
- Housing
- Education
- Healthcare
- Transportation
- Small business
Candidate comparison should be based on cited campaign/public sources only.
Candidates
John Bartlett
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Zach Beecher
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Alan Bond
INDEPENDENT
Jean-louis. Cauvin
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Marc Chaaban
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Donald. Cresitello
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Cammie L Croft
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Dean Dafis
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Brendan W Gill
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Jeff Grayzel
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Joe Hathaway
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Joseph. Lewis
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Tom Malinowski
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Vincent Matrisciano
UNAFFILIATED
Analilia Mejia
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Kennedy Pivnick
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Mikie Sherrill
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Justin Strickland
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Candidate Comparison
| Candidate | Party | Office | Campaign / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bartlett | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Zach Beecher | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Alan Bond | INDEPENDENT | U.S. House | Not added |
| Jean-louis. Cauvin | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Marc Chaaban | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Donald. Cresitello | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Cammie L Croft | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Dean Dafis | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Brendan W Gill | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Jeff Grayzel | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Joe Hathaway | REPUBLICAN PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Joseph. Lewis | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Tom Malinowski | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Vincent Matrisciano | UNAFFILIATED | U.S. House | Not added |
| Analilia Mejia | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Kennedy Pivnick | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Mikie Sherrill | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Justin Strickland | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
Official and Public Sources
- New Jersey Division of Elections (official)
BigNY Election Guide is a nonpartisan voter information project. Candidate information, district maps, and address-range notes are compiled from official election agencies, campaign websites, public filings, GIS/boundary files, and other cited public sources. Poll sites, ballots, candidate lists, district assignments, and street-level address ranges may change or contain errors. This page is reference information only; BigNY does not provide legal election advice and does not accept responsibility for outdated or incorrect public-source data. Always confirm your registration, district, poll site, and sample ballot with the official election authority before voting.
