Overview
- Rep. Mikie Sherrill will leave Congress on Thursday at 11:59 p.m., according to her resignation letter to Speaker Mike Johnson.
- Under New Jersey law, a primary must be held 70–76 days after the governor’s proclamation, with a general 64–70 days after that, and no dates have been set.
- Democratic hopefuls include Tom Malinowski, Brendan Gill, Cammie Croft, John Bartlett, Jeff Grayzel, Marc Chaaban, Dean Dafis and Justin Strickland.
- Gov. Phil Murphy has endorsed Brendan Gill, while Sen. Andy Kim is backing Tom Malinowski, highlighting competing party alliances.
- Randolph Mayor Joe Hathaway is the only Republican to declare so far, and the district is widely viewed as favorable to Democrats.