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Rob
Menendez

Democratic U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 8th District, first elected in 2022; running for re-election in 2026.

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Background

Rob Menendez is the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 8th Congressional District, having been first sworn in on January 3, 2023. He was born and raised in Hudson County and grew up in Union City, New Jersey. 115

Before entering Congress, Menendez worked as an attorney at Lowenstein Sandler LLP and served as a commissioner on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. 115

Menendez is running for re-election to New Jersey's 8th District in the November 2026 general election. His campaign has highlighted issues including opposition to the Trump administration and advocacy for his constituents in Hudson County. 21518

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 8, New Jersey
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 8th Congressional District
Website
robmenendez.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 11
    endorsement
    Newark Mayor Ras Baraka endorses Menendez

    New Jersey Globe reported that Newark Mayor Ras Baraka endorsed Rob Menendez for NJ-08.

    Steve Fulop Archives - Page 26 of 46 - New Jersey Globe · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 11
    news
    Menendez participates in Jersey City affordable housing roundtable

    Menendez joined Rep. Andy Kim and others for an affordable housing roundtable hosted in Jersey City.

    Guys hosts Kim, Menendez, & more for Jersey City affordable housing roundtable · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    endorsement
    Five Hudson County assemblymembers endorse Menendez; eight of nine state legislators backing him

    Five Hudson County assemblymembers endorsed Menendez, with eight of the county's nine state legislators backing him; Assemblyman John Allen was the lone exception.

    Local Archives - Page 292 of 1200 - New Jersey Globe · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 7
    endorsement
    State senators-elect McKnight and Mukherji endorse Menendez; all nine Hudson County commissioners back him

    New Jersey Globe reported that state senators-elect Angela McKnight and Raj Mukherji endorsed Menendez, and that all nine Hudson County commissioners had endorsed him.

    Raj Mukherji Archives - Page 3 of 15 - New Jersey Globe · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 6
    endorsement
    National Troopers Coalition endorses Menendez

    The National Troopers Coalition listed Rob Menendez among its 2026 congressional endorsements.

    2026 National Troopers Coalition Endorsements · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 5
    news
    Menendez calls for Hudson-Bergen Light Rail expansion and upgrades

    Menendez sent a letter to New Jersey officials urging expansion and modernization of Hudson-Bergen Light Rail service.

    Menendez Calls for Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Expansion ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 3
    endorsement
    Union of Rutgers Administrators–AFT endorses Menendez

    The Union of Rutgers Administrators–AFT included Menendez on its 2026 endorsement slate.

    URA Endorsements for 2026 elections – Union of Rutgers ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Oct 2
    filing
    Menendez introduces bill on undersea cable permitting and security

    Rob Menendez introduced legislation addressing undersea cable permitting and security issues.

    Rob Menendez Introduces Bill on Undersea Cable ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Oct 1
    endorsement
    32BJ SEIU endorses Menendez for NJ-08

    The property-services union 32BJ SEIU announced its endorsement of Rob Menendez for New Jersey's 8th Congressional District in the 2026 general election.

    32BJ SEIU Endorses Slate of New Jersey Champions for ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 25
    endorsement
    Garden State Equality Action Fund endorses Menendez in first round of 2026 endorsements

    Garden State Equality Action Fund included Rob Menendez in its first round of endorsements for the 2026 general election.

    First Round of Endorsements for 2026 Election - Garden State Equality · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 21
    filing
    Two Menendez bills advance from House Energy and Commerce Committee

    The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced Menendez's bipartisan AI for Secure Networks Act and Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act, addressing cybersecurity risks to communications networks and a federal strategy to prevent scams.

    Menendez Bills to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Protect Americans from Scams Pass Out of Committee · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Representative LaMonica McIver official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; date not confirmed in sources. robmenendez.com
  • Senator Andy Kim official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; also mentioned in New Jersey Globe June 2026 article. robmenendez.com
  • Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; date not confirmed in sources. robmenendez.com
  • Hudson County Executive Craig Guy official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; date not confirmed in sources. robmenendez.com
  • Assemblyman Larry Wainstein official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; date not confirmed in sources. robmenendez.com
  • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; date not confirmed in sources. robmenendez.com
  • New Jersey Firefighters' Mutual Benevolent Association union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; date not confirmed in sources. robmenendez.com
  • Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, AFL-CIO union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; date not confirmed in sources. robmenendez.com
  • Governor Mikie Sherrill official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; date not confirmed in sources. robmenendez.com
  • Senator Cory Booker official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; date not confirmed in sources. robmenendez.com
  • Mayors of East Newark, Harrison, Guttenberg, Kearny, Weehawken, and West New York official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; date not confirmed in sources. robmenendez.com
  • Hudson County Central Labor Council union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; date not confirmed in sources. robmenendez.com
  • New Jersey Building and Construction Trades Council union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; date not confirmed in sources. robmenendez.com
  • State Senator and Union City Mayor Brian P. Stack official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; date not confirmed in sources. robmenendez.com
  • 32BJ SEIU union
    Included Menendez on its New Jersey general-election slate. insidernj.com · Oct 1, 2026
  • CWA District 1 (Communications Workers of America District 1) union
    Listed Menendez among its federal endorsements. cwad1.org · Jul 21, 2026
  • Emily Jabbour, Hoboken Mayor official
    Hoboken Mayor endorsement recorded in campaign news listing. robmenendez.com · Apr 13, 2026
  • AFSCME New Jersey Council 63 union
    Endorsed Menendez for re-election in 2026. insidernj.com · Mar 19, 2026
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Endorsed Menendez for re-election in 2026. robmenendez.com · Mar 18, 2026
  • Make the Road Action New Jersey organization
    Endorsement date recorded in campaign news listing. robmenendez.com · Mar 17, 2026
  • Hudson County Building and Construction Trades Council union
    Date shown in campaign news listing. robmenendez.com · Mar 11, 2026
  • Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters union
    Date shown in campaign news listing. robmenendez.com · Mar 5, 2026
  • LiUNA (Laborers' International Union of North America) union
    Endorsed Menendez for re-election. robmenendez.com · Feb 24, 2026
  • Ras Baraka, Newark Mayor official
    Newark Mayor endorsed Menendez for re-election. robmenendez.com · Feb 17, 2026
  • ASPIRE PAC organization
    Political arm of Democratic Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander members of Congress. robmenendez.com · Feb 6, 2026
  • National Education Association (NEA) union
    Co-endorsed with NJEA on January 30, 2026. robmenendez.com · Jan 30, 2026
  • New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) union
    Co-endorsed with NEA on January 30, 2026. robmenendez.com · Jan 30, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$1.96M
Spent
$1.56M
Cash on hand
$680K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2NJ13075(opens in a new tab)

Sources 26

  1. [1] Guys hosts Kim, Menendez, & more for Jersey City affordable housing roundtable(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Steve Fulop Archives - Page 26 of 46 - New Jersey Globe(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] Local Archives - Page 292 of 1200 - New Jersey Globe(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Raj Mukherji Archives - Page 3 of 15 - New Jersey Globe(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] 2026 National Troopers Coalition Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Endorsements - Rob Menendez(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  7. [7] Menendez Calls for Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Expansion ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  8. [8] URA Endorsements for 2026 elections – Union of Rutgers ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  9. [9] Rob Menendez Introduces Bill on Undersea Cable ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  10. [10] 32BJ SEIU Endorses Slate of New Jersey Champions for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  11. [11] First Round of Endorsements for 2026 Election - Garden State Equality(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  12. [12] Menendez Bills to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Protect Americans from Scams Pass Out of Committee(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  13. [13] CWA District 1 Endorses Pro-Worker Slate for November Election ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 21, 2026
  14. [14] 2026 Election: 8th Congressional District - NJ Spotlight News(opens in a new tab) May 5, 2026
  15. [15] Latest News(opens in a new tab) Apr 13, 2026
  16. [16] AFSCME New Jersey Council 63 Endorses Congressman Rob ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 19, 2026
  17. [17] Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorses Congressman Rob Menendez for Re-Election in 2026 - Rob Menendez(opens in a new tab) Mar 18, 2026
  18. [18] LiUNA Endorses Congressman Rob Menendez for Re-Election in 2026 - Rob Menendez(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026
  19. [19] Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Endorses Congressman Rob Menendez for Re-Election - Rob Menendez(opens in a new tab) Feb 17, 2026
  20. [20] ASPIRE PAC Endorses Congressman Rob Menendez for Re-Election - Rob Menendez(opens in a new tab) Feb 6, 2026
  21. [21] NJEA and NEA Endorse Congressman Rob Menendez for Re-Election - Rob Menendez(opens in a new tab) Jan 30, 2026
  22. [22] Affordability - Rob Menendez(opens in a new tab) Jan 19, 2026
  23. [23] Healthcare - Rob Menendez(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  24. [24] Climate Change & Environmental Justice - Rob Menendez(opens in a new tab) Jun 11, 2024
  25. [25] Gun Control - Rob Menendez(opens in a new tab) Apr 25, 2024
  26. [26] Childcare & Education - Rob Menendez(opens in a new tab) Apr 24, 2024
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