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New Jersey · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Josh Gottheimer Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 5th District, serving his fifth term since 2017 Full profile → Adam Rueda Humane Sustainable Future Adam Rueda is the Humane Sustainable Future candidate challenging incumbent Josh Gottheimer in New Jersey's 5th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Sean Kirrane Republican Republican businessman Sean Kirrane is challenging incumbent Rep. Josh Gottheimer in New Jersey's 5th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueJosh Gottheimer
Democratic
Adam Rueda
Humane Sustainable Future
Sean Kirrane
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts and lowering household costs Supports antitrust enforcement, clean energy, and transit investment Supports SALT restoration, infrastructure jobs, and all-of-the-above energy
HousingSupports bipartisan legislation to make housing more affordable Supports making basic housing a human right Supports federal mortgage relief act and affordable housing legislation
Health careSupports expanding ACA coverage and lowering health-care costs Supports universal, comprehensive healthcare for all Americans Supports universal baseline coverage via free-market, income-based system
ImmigrationSupports accountability-based immigration enforcement standards Supports abolishing ICE and replacing it with a rights-based system Supports securing the border and enforcing immigration laws
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly supports abortion access and opposes government restrictions Pro-choice; supports codifying Roe v. Wade no sourced position
EducationSupports universal free school meals and higher-education funding no sourced position Supports school transparency, academic focus, and reducing property-tax burden
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy while preserving climate goals Supports federal climate-resilience investment; treats climate as emergency Supports all-of-the-above energy policy with electric rail
Crime & public safetySupports funding for law enforcement, firefighters, and school safety Opposes ICE detention practices; no general crime platform stated Supports law enforcement and mental health-linked shelter plan
Taxes & budgetStrongly supports restoring the full SALT deduction for NJ families Supports SALT restoration, tax relief for working families Supports restoring SALT deduction and eliminating retirement taxes
GunsOpposes loosening assault weapons and high-capacity magazine restrictions Strongly supports gun control measures no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports protecting elections, poll workers, and the peaceful transfer of power Supports expanded voting access, multi-party system, anti-corruption reforms no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseSupports action against Iran while insisting Congress be briefed and consulted Opposes U.S. funding of Gaza offensive; aligns with UN standards Strongly supports Israel and anti-antisemitism measures

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