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Herb
Conaway

Democratic U.S. Representative Herb Conaway (NJ-03) is a physician-attorney and former NJ state assemblyman seeking reelection in 2026.

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Background

Herb Conaway is a Democratic U.S. representative serving New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District, elected to the 119th Congress beginning January 3, 2025. He is a lifelong Burlington County resident and holds degrees from Princeton University (A.B., 1985), Thomas Jefferson University (M.D., 1989), and Rutgers University, Camden (J.D., 1996). 11114

Before his congressional service, Conaway served in the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps at McGuire Air Force Base from 1992 to 1996 and subsequently practiced internal medicine as a primary care physician and clinical professor. He also held a seat in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 7th Legislative District from 1998 to 2025, during which he served as deputy speaker (2002–05 and 2022–25) and majority whip (2014–17). 1114

Conaway is running for reelection to the 120th Congress in November 2026 and is identified as the incumbent for NJ-03. His campaign website lists issues ranging from healthcare to economic concerns for the district. 478

At a glance

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

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 6
    endorsement
    National Troopers Coalition endorses Conaway in NJ-3

    The National Troopers Coalition announced its endorsement of Herb Conaway in the NJ-3 congressional race, as reported by Insider NJ on October 6, 2026.

    2026 National Troopers Coalition Endorsements · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    debate
    LWV virtual forum held for NJ Congressional District 3 candidates

    The League of Women Voters organized a virtual candidates' forum for NJ-3. All candidates, including Conaway, were invited, though attendance by all candidates was not confirmed in available sources.

    The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For NJ Congressional District 3 Monday, October 5, 2026 · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 1
    news
    WHYY voter guide profiles Conaway's priorities and congressional record

    WHYY published an NJ-3 voter guide reporting Conaway's identified priorities of the economy, healthcare and preserving democracy. It noted his criticism of tariffs and overseas war, his nuanced position on Israel, and that he introduced 15 bills in his first term—none of which had been considered by their assigned committees.

    NJ election 2026: 3rd Congressional District voter guide - WHYY · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 30
    endorsement
    Clean Water Action endorses Conaway for NJ-3

    Clean Water Action announced its endorsement of Herb Conaway as part of its list of supported New Jersey congressional candidates. Conaway was quoted welcoming the endorsement and linking environmental protection to public health.

    Clean Water Action Bolstering Vote Environment Head ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 18
    news
    Conaway speaks on protecting patients as healthcare adopts AI

    Rep. Herb Conaway was featured in a Black Information Network report discussing his views on keeping patients protected as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in healthcare.

    Rep. Herb Conaway On Keeping Patients Protected As Healthcare Uses AI | BIN: Black Information Network · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 16
    news
    Conaway votes 'present' on motion tied to Trump impeachment effort

    Herb Conaway was among three New Jersey Democrats who voted 'present' on a motion related to an effort to impeach President Donald Trump, effectively declining to oppose the motion that killed the impeachment effort.

    Three N.J. Democrats decline to oppose motion that killed Trump impeachment effort - NJTODAY.NEWS · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Burlington County Commissioner Dan O'Connell official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. herbforcongress.com
  • New Dems Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. herbforcongress.com
  • With Honor organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. herbforcongress.com
  • LiUNA union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual date provided. herbforcongress.com
  • Burlington County Democratic Committee (chair Joe Andl) organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. herbforcongress.com
  • Assembly member Anthony Verrelli official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. herbforcongress.com
  • New Politics organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. herbforcongress.com
  • Burlington County Commissioner Tom Pullion official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. herbforcongress.com
  • Assembly member Tennille McCoy official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. herbforcongress.com
  • Communication Workers of America (CWA) District 1 union
    Identified by WHYY voter guide (October 1, 2026) and campaign endorsement page. whyy.org
  • National Education Association (NEA) organization
    Identified as endorser in WHYY voter guide (October 1, 2026); no endorsement date specified. whyy.org
  • SEIU 32BJ union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual date provided. herbforcongress.com
  • Mercer County Executive Dan Benson official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. herbforcongress.com
  • Assembly member Verlina Reynolds Jackson official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. herbforcongress.com
  • 314 Action organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. herbforcongress.com
  • CWA Local 1036 union
    Identified by WHYY voter guide (October 1, 2026). whyy.org
  • New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) organization
    Identified as endorser in WHYY voter guide and campaign endorsement page; no endorsement date specified. whyy.org
  • Moms Demand Action organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. herbforcongress.com
  • New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual date provided. herbforcongress.com
  • Burlington County Commissioner Felicia Hopson official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. herbforcongress.com
  • State Senator Vin Gopal official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page as Monmouth County endorser; no date given. herbforcongress.com
  • VoteVets organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date given. herbforcongress.com
  • Health Professionals & Allied Employees union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual date provided. herbforcongress.com
  • State Senator Shirley Turner official
    Listed on campaign endorsement page; no individual date given. herbforcongress.com
  • Clean Water Action organization
    Included Conaway in its 2026 New Jersey endorsements; page updated October 8, 2026. cleanwater.org · Oct 8, 2026
  • Union of Rutgers Administrators–AFT (URA-AFT) union
    Listed Conaway among its 2026 general-election endorsements; page published October 3, 2026. ura-aft.org · Oct 3, 2026
  • Sierra Club New Jersey Chapter organization
    Identified as an endorser in WHYY's October 1, 2026 voter guide. whyy.org · Oct 1, 2026
  • Garden State Equality Action Fund organization
    Included Conaway in its first round of 2026 endorsements announced September 25, 2026. gardenstateequality.org · Sep 25, 2026
  • Alliance for American Leadership organization
    Announced endorsement on July 17, 2026, citing Conaway's support for global health and humanitarian aid. linkedin.com · Jul 17, 2026
  • New Jersey AFL-CIO union
    Listed in the AFL-CIO 2026 endorsements document dated June 17, 2026, for District 3. njaflcio.org · Jun 17, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Endorsed Conaway for reelection in an announcement dated May 28, 2026. afge.org · May 28, 2026
  • NOW PAC (National Organization for Women Political Action Committee) organization
    NOW New Jersey's page dates 2026 congressional endorsements to May 26, 2026; also identified by WHYY voter guide. nowpac.org · May 26, 2026
  • NOW New Jersey Political Action Committee organization
    NOW New Jersey's page dates its 2026 congressional endorsements to May 26, 2026; also identified by WHYY voter guide. nownj.org · May 26, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$935K
Spent
$533K
Cash on hand
$439K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4NJ03080(opens in a new tab)

Sources 19

  1. [1] Be a Clean Water Voter: 2026 New Jersey Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] 2026 National Troopers Coalition Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] 2026 Federal Endorsements - NOW PAC(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  5. [5] URA Endorsements for 2026 elections – Union of Rutgers ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] Press Releases(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] NJ election 2026: 3rd Congressional District voter guide - WHYY(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  8. [8] Clean Water Action Bolstering Vote Environment Head ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  9. [9] The LWV Organizes Virtual Forum For NJ Congressional District 3 Monday, October 5, 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  10. [10] First Round of Endorsements for 2026 Election - Garden State Equality(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  11. [11] Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. | Congress.gov(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  12. [12] Issues - Herb Conaway for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  13. [13] Rep. Herb Conaway On Keeping Patients Protected As Healthcare Uses AI | BIN: Black Information Network(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  14. [14] Three N.J. Democrats decline to oppose motion that killed Trump impeachment effort - NJTODAY.NEWS(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  15. [15] - NOW New Jersey(opens in a new tab) Sep 1, 2026
  16. [16] Alliance for American Leadership's Post(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2026
  17. [17] NEW JERSEY STATE AFL-CIO(opens in a new tab) Jun 26, 2026
  18. [18] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 9 New Jersey ...(opens in a new tab) May 28, 2026
  19. [19] Menendez Leads New Jersey Democratic Delegation in Statewide ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 18, 2026
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