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Donald
Norcross

Democratic U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 1st District, incumbent since 2014 and former IBEW electrician and AFL-CIO labor leader.

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Background

Donald Norcross is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving New Jersey's 1st Congressional District, a seat he has held since 2014. Born and raised in South Jersey, he graduated from Pennsauken High School in 1977 and earned an associate's degree from Camden County College in 1979. 1/)4

Before entering politics, Norcross worked as an electrician, beginning as an electrical apprentice in 1979 and later serving as a business agent for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 351. He also served as president of the Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO Central Labor Council. 56

Norcross was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 2010 and subsequently served in the New Jersey State Senate from 2010 to 2014 before winning election to the U.S. House of Representatives. 1/)2

He is the Democratic incumbent candidate for New Jersey's 1st Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. 37

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, New Jersey
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 1st Congressional District
Website
donaldnorcrossforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 6
    endorsement
    National Troopers Coalition endorses Norcross in NJ-1

    The National Troopers Coalition announced its endorsement of Donald Norcross for New Jersey's 1st Congressional District, as reported by both Insider NJ and the New Jersey Globe.

    2026 National Troopers Coalition Endorsements · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 3
    endorsement
    Union of Rutgers Administrators–AFT endorses Norcross for general election

    The Union of Rutgers Administrators–AFT listed Norcross among its endorsed candidates for the 2026 general election.

    URA Endorsements for 2026 elections – Union of Rutgers ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 30
    news
    Norcross says he fought with Rep. Herb Conaway to block immigration facility in South Jersey

    Norcross stated he had worked with Rep. Herb Conaway to stop an immigration facility from opening in the area, as reported in a Garden State Times article published October 1.

    Donald Norcross highlights community efforts and policy actions across South Jersey - Garden State Times · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 29
    news
    Norcross visits Abilities Solutions in Westville, highlights local community engagement

    A local news report quoted Norcross describing a visit to Abilities Solutions in Westville, as reported via social media statements covered by the Garden State Times.

    Donald Norcross highlights community efforts and policy actions across South Jersey - Garden State Times · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 25
    news
    Norcross wins House passage for labor bill to streamline union negotiations

    NJ Spotlight News reported that Norcross secured House passage for a labor bill intended to streamline union negotiations by requiring bargaining deadlines and providing mediation and arbitration. The bill had not been taken up by the Senate at that point.

    Rep. Donald Norcross - NJ Spotlight News · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 17
    news
    WHYY voter guide outlines Norcross priorities: economy, labor, health care, reproductive rights

    WHYY published a voter guide summarizing Norcross's stated priorities including the economy, labor and workforce issues, health care, reproductive-health access, and security. It also noted earlier endorsements from the NJ AFL-CIO, NEA, Sierra Club, and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and described a labor bill he had passed in the House.

    NJ election 2026: 1st Congressional District voter guide - WHYY · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 4
    filing
    NJ official candidate list names Norcross (D) vs. Damon Galdo (R) in District 1

    New Jersey's official U.S. House candidate list, dated September 4, 2026, confirmed Donald Norcross as the Democratic candidate and Damon Galdo as the Republican challenger in the 1st Congressional District.

    New Jersey Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot - Vote Clock · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jul 13
    news
    Norcross raised $83,619 in Q2; cycle total $1.45M with $2.18M cash on hand

    The New Jersey Globe reported that Norcross raised $83,619 in the second quarter of 2026, bringing his cycle total to $1,446,915 and cash on hand to $2,175,361.

    Congress Archives - Page 22 of 1226 - New Jersey Globe · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Herb Conaway official
    U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • Phil Murphy official
    Former governor of New Jersey; listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • Mikie Sherrill official
    Governor of New Jersey; listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • Cory Booker official
    U.S. Senator; listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • New Jersey Education Association and National Education Association organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • Communications Workers of America, District 1 union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • Reproductive Freedom for All organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 21 union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • Health Professionals and Allied Employees union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no specific date stated. donaldnorcrossforcongress.com
  • National Troopers Coalition organization
    Endorsement list published October 6, 2026 includes Norcross for District 1. insidernj.com · Oct 6, 2026
  • SEIU Local 32BJ union
    Endorsed Norcross for the 2026 general election on October 1, 2026; also listed on campaign endorsements page. insidernj.com · Oct 1, 2026
  • SEIU New Jersey State Council union
    Endorsed Norcross as part of a slate of Democratic congressional delegation endorsements announced September 7, 2026. insidernj.com · Sep 7, 2026
  • The Steady State organization
    Announced endorsement on September 3, 2026. The organization comprises former national-security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, law-enforcement, and homeland-security officials. steadystate1.substack.com · Sep 3, 2026
  • New Jersey Teamsters union
    Announced congressional endorsements including Norcross on August 19, 2026 as part of a bipartisan slate of pro-union candidates. prnewswire.com · Aug 19, 2026
  • New Jersey AFL-CIO union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; also named in the NJ AFL-CIO 2026 endorsed-candidates list dated June 17, 2026. njaflcio.org · Jun 17, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Announced endorsement of Norcross for reelection on May 28, 2026 as part of a slate of 9 New Jersey incumbents. afge.org · May 28, 2026
  • New Jersey Citizen Action PAC organization
    NJCA-PAC endorsed Norcross for the 2026 primary on May 7, 2026. The New Jersey Citizen Action Board is also listed separately on the campaign endorsements page without a date. insidernj.com · May 7, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.66M
Spent
$1,000K
Cash on hand
$2.37M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4NJ01084(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Congress Archives - Page 22 of 1226 - New Jersey Globe(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 National Troopers Coalition Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  3. [3] New Jersey Candidates 2026: Who Is on the Ballot - Vote Clock(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] URA Endorsements for 2026 elections – Union of Rutgers ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  5. [5] 32BJ SEIU Endorses Slate of New Jersey Champions for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  6. [6] Donald Norcross highlights community efforts and policy actions across South Jersey - Garden State Times(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  7. [7] Rep. Donald Norcross - NJ Spotlight News(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  8. [8] NJ election 2026: 1st Congressional District voter guide - WHYY(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  9. [9] NEW JERSEY STATE AFL-CIO(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
  10. [10] Representative Donald Norcross | Serving New Jersey's 1st ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
  11. [11] SEIU NJ State Council endorses Democratic Congressional Delegation - Insider NJ(opens in a new tab) Sep 7, 2026
  12. [12] THE STEADY STATE ENDORSES SEVEN CANDIDATES IN NEW JERSEY FOR THE 2026 MIDTERMS(opens in a new tab) Sep 3, 2026
  13. [13] NEW JERSEY TEAMSTERS ENDORSE BIPARTISAN SLATE OF ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 19, 2026
  14. [14] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 9 New Jersey ...(opens in a new tab) May 28, 2026
  15. [15] Endorsement Landing Page - Donald Norcross(opens in a new tab) May 19, 2026
  16. [16] NJCA-PAC Endorses Candidates for 2026 Primary(opens in a new tab) May 7, 2026
  17. [17] Rep. Norcross Votes to Extend Affordable Care Act Subsides ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 8, 2026
  18. [18] Izzo, Pallone, Norcross among those lauding climate change ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 15, 2022
  19. [19] Norcross Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Access(opens in a new tab) Jun 29, 2020
  20. [20] Let me be clear. This is about America's gun violence epidemic.(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2019
  21. [21] Issues - Donald Norcross(opens in a new tab) Oct 31, 2017
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