New Jersey 8th Congressional District Representatives 2026

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Your U.S. House Representative

Rob Menendez (Democrat)

Cities in New Jersey 8th Congressional District

• Clifton
• Passaic
• Paterson
• Prospect Park
• Totowa
• Wallington

Your U.S. Senators

• Andy Kim (Democrat)
• Cory Booker (Democrat)

Your Governor

Matthew J. Platkin (Democratic)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents New Jersey District 8 in Congress?

Rob Menendez (Democrat) currently represents New Jersey's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Who are the U.S. Senators for New Jersey?

New Jersey's U.S. Senators are Andy Kim (Democrat) and Cory Booker (Democrat). Senators represent the entire state, including District 8.

Who represents Clifton, NJ in Congress?

Clifton, NJ is within New Jersey's 8th Congressional District, represented by Rob Menendez (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Passaic, NJ in Congress?

Passaic, NJ is within New Jersey's 8th Congressional District, represented by Rob Menendez (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Paterson, NJ in Congress?

Paterson, NJ is within New Jersey's 8th Congressional District, represented by Rob Menendez (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Prospect Park, NJ in Congress?

Prospect Park, NJ is within New Jersey's 8th Congressional District, represented by Rob Menendez (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Totowa, NJ in Congress?

Totowa, NJ is within New Jersey's 8th Congressional District, represented by Rob Menendez (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Wallington, NJ in Congress?

Wallington, NJ is within New Jersey's 8th Congressional District, represented by Rob Menendez (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Can I vote by mail in New Jersey?

Any registered voter in New Jersey can request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason. To request your ballot, visit vote.gov.

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Neighboring Districts

• New Jersey 7th Congressional District
• New Jersey 9th Congressional District

Key Cities in New Jersey 8th

• Perth Amboy
• Woodbridge
• Sayreville

Major Institutions and Employers

• Raritan Bay Medical Center
• Woodbridge Center
• Perth Amboy High School

Data Sources

District boundary and city mapping data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and Federal Election Commission (FEC). Representative information reflects the 118th Congress. Challenger data reflects FEC filings as of 2026. Last updated: April 2026.

External references: Ballotpedia — New Jersey 8th Congressional District | GovTrack Congress Members