BigNY Elections 2026 provides a nonpartisan guide to the New Jersey Congressional District 12 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 12. 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
Matthew Mark Adams
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Susan Copius Altman
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Michael Anderson
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Brad Cohen
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Elijah Dixon
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Adam Hamawy
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Raymond Heck
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Andres Jinete
GREEN PARTY
Kyle D Little
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Adrian O Mapp
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Darius Mayfield
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Tennille Renae Mccoy
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Gregg Mele
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Richard Morales
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Verlina Reynolds-jackson
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Shanel Y Robinson
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Squire Servance
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Sujit Singh
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Iziah Thompson
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Jay Vaingankar
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District pages and election guides can become outdated if polling places or sample ballots change.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 12 |
| 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
Matthew Mark Adams
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Susan Copius Altman
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Michael Anderson
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Brad Cohen
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Elijah Dixon
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Adam Hamawy
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Raymond Heck
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Andres Jinete
GREEN PARTY
Kyle D Little
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Adrian O Mapp
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Darius Mayfield
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Tennille Renae Mccoy
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Gregg Mele
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Richard Morales
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Verlina Reynolds-jackson
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Shanel Y Robinson
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Squire Servance
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Sujit Singh
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Iziah Thompson
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Jay Vaingankar
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Candidate Comparison
| Candidate | Party | Office | Campaign / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Mark Adams | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Susan Copius Altman | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Michael Anderson | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Brad Cohen | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Elijah Dixon | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Adam Hamawy | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Raymond Heck | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Andres Jinete | GREEN PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Kyle D Little | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Adrian O Mapp | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Darius Mayfield | REPUBLICAN PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Tennille Renae Mccoy | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Gregg Mele | REPUBLICAN PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Richard Morales | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Verlina Reynolds-jackson | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Shanel Y Robinson | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Squire Servance | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Sujit Singh | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Iziah Thompson | DEMOCRATIC PARTY | U.S. House | Not added |
| Jay Vaingankar | 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.
