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U.S. House · NJ-05 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 5th Congressional District

Josh Gottheimer represents North Jersey and focuses on lowering costs, bipartisan problem-solving, public safety and national security.

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DistrictNJ-05
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Josh stands.

Official position

Health coverage and affordability

  • Opposes cuts to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act coverage that would raise costs or leave families without insurance

Official position

Nutrition assistance and children

  • Opposes cuts to SNAP and school meals that would reduce food assistance for children and other vulnerable residents

Official position

Reproductive care and access

  • Opposes federal funding restrictions that undermine Planned Parenthood and other providers offering reproductive health care

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State and local taxes

  • Supports restoring the full state and local tax deduction to reduce the federal tax burden on New Jersey households

Official position

Clean energy and savings

  • Opposes eliminating clean-energy tax credits that help households pay for efficient homes and electric vehicles

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Transportation and local infrastructure

  • Supports improving New Jersey’s roads, bridges, tunnels and public transportation through federal infrastructure investment

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Since 2017

    Experience

    U.S. House representative

    Represents New Jersey’s 5th District and serves as vice chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus.

  2. 2017

    Accomplishment

    Expanded VA hiring of veterans

    Won enactment of an amendment accelerating VA hiring of veterans who served after September 11.

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