U.S. House · NJ-08 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Rob Menendez

Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 8th Congressional District

Rob Menendez represents Hudson County and neighboring communities, focusing on affordability, childcare, workers’ rights and constituent services.

DistrictNJ-08

OfficeCongress

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Rob stands.

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Supports expanding affordable housing, investing in public housing and improving wages to help families meet everyday costs

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Supports capping childcare costs at seven percent of family income and expanding universal preschool access

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Supports clean-energy incentives and union manufacturing jobs while reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and addressing climate change

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Supports stronger gun-safety measures to reduce shootings and protect children and communities from gun violence

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Supports protecting access to health care and abortion, including federal reproductive-rights protections and ending restrictive funding rules

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Supports the PRO Act, fair wages, apprenticeships and penalties for employers that undermine workers’ right to organize

Record and background

Since 2023
Experience
U.S. House representative
Represents New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House.
2021–2023
Experience
Port Authority commissioner
Served as a commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
2023–2026
Accomplishment
Recovered federal benefits for residents
His casework team recovered more than $6.1 million in federal benefits for district residents.

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