Thirteen Democrats Vie for Key New Jersey House Seat

A crowded field of Democrats is forming to replace U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill, setting up a competitive primary in a politically important New Jersey district. Thirteen Democratic candidates will compete in a special primary election on February 5, 2026. They seek to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. Sherrill, a Democrat, is vacating the seat after winning the state’s gubernatorial race. One Republican candidate has also entered the race. The outcome will help determine which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. The 11th District, covering parts of suburban North Jersey, is considered a moderate area. Both national parties view it as a key battleground in the next congressional election cycle.