Robert Menendez

U.S. Representative, New Jersey 8th Congressional District · Democrat

OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · New Jersey 8th Congressional District · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: NJ Division of Elections — Official List of Candidates, House of Representatives, General Election 11/03/2026 · read Sep 24, 2026

Sources (2)

NJ Division of Elections — Official List of Candidates, House of Representatives, General Election 11/03/2026 (amended 09/04/2026) — CD-08, 'ROB MENENDEZ *', Democratic
primary won 28,509 total votes (NJ Division of Elections — Official Primary Election Results: U.S. House of Representatives, Primary Election 06/02/2026 (07/27/2026))

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The District

What New Jersey 8th Congressional District covers

Covers parts of Hudson County, Union County and Essex County.

Includes Elizabeth (part), Jersey City (part), Bayonne (part), Kearny (part), Hoboken (part), Newark (part), West New York, Union City, Guttenberg (part), Kean University (part) and East Newark (part).

Map of New Jersey 8th Congressional District with 459 precincts

459 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: U.S. Census Bureau (1:500,000 cartographic boundary, 119th Congress) · Precinct lines: New Jersey Office of GIS / Division of Elections, Election Districts for New Jersey statewide layer (Nov 2021)

Results

Certified results for New Jersey 8th Congressional District

U.S. House District 8

2024 General Election · Nov 5, 2024

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
Rob MenendezDemocrat	Democrat	103,582	52.4%
Anthony ValdesRepublican	Republican	61,401	31.1%
Rob Menendez		12,852	6.5%
Anthony Valdes		6,751	3.4%
Christian J. RobbinsOther party	Other party	5,122	2.6%
Pablo R. OliveraOther party	Other party	3,872	2.0%

Official results · New Jersey County Clerks' official election results

Sources (1)

Official results (County Clerk election-district results, Clarity ENR) — partial state coverage — counties: Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union, Hunterdon (County Clerk official PDF), Sussex (County Clerk official Amended precinct report), Bergen (Bergen County Clerk Official 2024 General Election District Report), Warren (Warren County Clerk Official Precinct 2024 General (Custom Table Report 11/21/2024))

U.S. House District 8

2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
Robert J. MenendezDemocrat	Democrat	78,382	73.5%
Marcos ArroyoRepublican	Republican	24,957	23.4%
Joanne KunianskySOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY	SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY	1,016	1.0%
Dan DelaneyLibertarian	Libertarian	758	0.7%
David W. CookOther party	Other party	714	0.7%
Pablo OliveraLABOUR PARTY	LABOUR PARTY	400	0.4%

Official results (County Clerk election-district results, Clarity ENR) — partial state coverage — counties: Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union · New Jersey County Clerks' official election results

U.S. House District 8

2020 General Election · Nov 3, 2020

Candidate	Party	Votes	Share
Albio SiresDemocrat	Democrat	143,733	60.1%
Jason Todd MushnickRepublican	Republican	47,123	19.7%
Albio Sires		33,025	13.8%
Jason Todd Mushnick		11,563	4.8%
Dan DelaneyNonpartisan	Nonpartisan	2,975	1.2%
Dan Delaney		354	0.1%

Official results (County Clerk election-district results, Clarity ENR) — partial state coverage — counties: Hudson, Morris, Somerset, Union · New Jersey County Clerks' official election results

Key Votes

The record

H.Con.Res. 93: War Powers Resolution — Iran (Sept. 15, 2026) — voted YesClose vote
On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 220–204 (9 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 213–0; I: 0–1; R: 7–203 · Roll call 307, 119th Congress, 2nd session
Sep 15, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027 — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 216–212 (3 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 6–205; I: 1–0; R: 209–7 · Roll call 278, 119th Congress, 2nd session
Jul 22, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.Con.Res. 86: War Powers Resolution — Iran (June 3, 2026) — voted YesClose vote
On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 215–208 (7 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 211–0; I: 0–1; R: 4–207 · Roll call 199, 119th Congress, 2nd session
Jun 3, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act (farm bill) — voted No
On Passage · tally 224–200 (6 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 14–197; I: 1–0; R: 209–3 · Roll call 154, 119th Congress, 2nd session
Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 221–209 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 4–209; R: 217–0 · Roll call 87, 119th Congress, 2nd session
Mar 5, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (concur in Senate amendments) — voted NoClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · tally 217–214 (1 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 21–193; R: 196–21 · Roll call 53, 119th Congress, 2nd session
Feb 3, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (House passage) — voted Yes
On Passage · tally 341–88 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 149–64; R: 192–24 · Roll call 45, 119th Congress, 2nd session
Jan 22, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act — voted Yes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · tally 427–1 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 211–0; R: 216–1 · Roll call 289, 119th Congress, 1st session
Nov 18, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

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H.R. 5371: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (ends shutdown; concur in Senate amendment) — voted NoClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 222–209 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 6–207; R: 216–2 · Roll call 285, 119th Congress, 1st session
Nov 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 3838: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2026 — voted No
On Passage · tally 231–196 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 17–192; R: 214–4 · Roll call 262, 119th Congress, 1st session
Sep 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 3633: CLARITY Act (digital asset market structure) — voted YesBroke with party
On Passage · tally 294–134 (4 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 78–134; R: 216–0 · Roll call 199, 119th Congress, 1st session
Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final, concur in Senate amendment) — voted NoClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 218–214 · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 218–2 · Roll call 190, 119th Congress, 1st session
Jul 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 4: Rescissions Act of 2025 — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 214–212 (6 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–208; R: 214–4 · Roll call 168, 119th Congress, 1st session
Jun 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House passage) — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 215–214 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 215–2 · Roll call 145, 119th Congress, 1st session
May 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.J.Res. 88: Disapproval of EPA waiver for California vehicle emission standards — voted No
On Passage · tally 246–164 (22 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 35–164; R: 211–0 · Roll call 114, 119th Congress, 1st session
May 1, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.Con.Res. 14: FY2025 budget resolution (concur in Senate amendment) — voted NoClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 216–214 (3 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 216–2 · Roll call 100, 119th Congress, 1st session
Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 22: SAVE Act (proof of citizenship to register) — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 220–208 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 4–208; R: 216–0 · Roll call 102, 119th Congress, 1st session
Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 217–213 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 1–212; R: 216–1 · Roll call 70, 119th Congress, 1st session
Mar 11, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act — voted No
On Passage · tally 312–108 (13 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 98–107; R: 214–1 · Roll call 33, 119th Congress, 1st session
Feb 6, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
S. 5: Laken Riley Act (final passage) — voted No
On Passage · tally 263–156 (14 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 46–156; R: 217–0 · Roll call 23, 119th Congress, 1st session
Jan 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 28: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 218–206 (9 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 2–206; R: 216–0 · Roll call 12, 119th Congress, 1st session
Jan 14, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 23: Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act — voted YesBroke with party
On Passage · tally 243–140 (50 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 45–140; R: 198–0 · Roll call 7, 119th Congress, 1st session
Jan 9, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
H.R. 29: Laken Riley Act — voted No
On Passage · tally 264–159 (11 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 48–159; R: 216–0 · Roll call 6, 119th Congress, 1st session
Jan 7, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
Election of the Speaker (Jan. 3, 2025) — voted for Jeffries
Election of the Speaker · tally Johnson (LA) 218 Jeffries 215 Emmer 1 · Johnson (LA) · Roll call 2, 119th Congress, 1st session
Jan 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
Roll-call position (DW-NOMINATE)
Score -0.5080 over 573 recorded votes. Negative left, positive right, −1 to +1. A computed statistic, not a government record.
OSINT · Voteview (Lewis et al.) · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Their Money

Campaign finance

Last Change: Profile updated · Sep 24
Raised: $1,975,881cycle to date through Jun 30
Cash on Hand: $679,737cycle to date through Jun 30
Spent: $1,633,564cycle to date through Jun 30
Debts Owed: $0cycle to date through Jun 30
Next Report Due: Q3 Report · Oct 15

View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026

Top Payees

Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.

Media Fortitude$215,332.95
Frost Group$196,096.66
Message & Media Inc$192,163.89
Royal Printing Service$134,228.70
Donohue Partners Inc$59,000.00

Campaign finance — Menendez For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026

Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

Finance Reports

Campaign finance — Menendez For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $1,975,881.22 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $1,633,563.94 · cash on hand $679,736.74 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $1,130,228.43 (57%); PACs and other political committees $746,989.23 (38%); Candidate contributions $368.48 (0%); Transfers from authorized committees $83,900.00 (4%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $14,395.08 (1%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): direct mail $326,392.59; media and advertising $218,207.95; fundraising $207,297.29; staff, contractors and reimbursements $177,939.52; digital $90,140.10; field and canvassing $59,000.00.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Stock trades — no periodic transaction reports filed 2024–2026
No periodic transaction reports appear in the U.S. House Clerk financial-disclosure indexes for 2024, 2025, and 2026 (searched by StateDst and surname). Index files searched as of 2026-09-24.
Official · U.S. House Clerk

Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.

Advertising

Who is advertising for and against Robert

Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign on Google $14,500–$19,300 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Jun 3, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)
Google/YouTube ads — Menendez for Congress (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (Menendez for Congress). 20 ads since Nov 2024; $14,500–$19,300 (Google creative spend ranges).
Jun 3, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source

Independent Expenditures

FEC independent expenditures on file: $1,886 supporting, $0 opposing, across 2 reports.

MAKE THE ROAD ACTION POLITICAL COMMITTEESupporting · $1,886
2 reports, newest Sep 30, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing

Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.

In Their Words

What they have said, on the record

“I have been on the frontline of the battle for the soul of our nation and have put it all on the line to defend our freedoms and the promise of America. In this critical moment, we need someone who will never back down from a fight. From Delaney Hall to Minneapolis to the halls of Congress, I have been in this fight for all of us, never wavering from our shared beliefs. That's why I am running for reelection to keep fighting for you, for our communities, for everyone who calls this district home.”

Re-Elect Representative Rob Menendez (campaign site)Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · robmenendez.com [Campaign site] · source

“As scams become increasingly more sophisticated, we need a national strategy to protect American families and consumers The Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act brings together the federal government, law enforcement, and corporations to protect our families and seniors from being targeted by bad actors online and over the phone. I am proud that our legislation has passed the full Committee and is one step closer to becoming law and look forward to its passage through the House.”

Menendez Bills to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Protect Americans from Scams Pass Out of CommitteeSep 21, 2026 · Official · menendez.house.gov [Official] · source

“As our communications networks face growing threats, we must advance forward thinking solutions to protect the communications, emergency services, critical infrastructure, and financial systems Americans depend on Our legislation promotes the responsible use of AI while confronting the growing risks posed by its exploitation, including the potential for more sophisticated cyberattacks on the communications systems Americans rely on every day. I look forward to working to pass this legislation and strengthen protections for our networks and the people who depend on them.”

Menendez Bills to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Protect Americans from Scams Pass Out of CommitteeSep 21, 2026 · Official · menendez.house.gov [Official] · source

“Families across America are facing rapidly rising utility bills as a result of unprecedented strain on our power grids, including increased demand from AI data centers I am pleased that our legislation has passed the House of Representatives and is one step closer to becoming law. We will continue working to lower energy costs for families, protect ratepayers, and ensure our electrical grid can meet growing needs.”

Menendez Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Planning Amid Rapidly Growing Energy Demand Passes the HouseSep 16, 2026 · Official · menendez.house.gov [Official] · source

“The Passaic River cleanup agreement is a necessary step forward for families in Newark and our neighboring communities who have borne the brunt of toxic pollution for far too long. We demanded action from the EPA and DOJ to protect our residents, and we fought alongside dedicated community advocates to get our residents long overdue progress. I will not stop fighting until the Passaic River is fully cleaned up, our families' health is protected, and environmental justice is served.”

Menendez Applauds Major Passaic River Cleanup Milestone Following Pressure on EPA and DOJSep 15, 2026 · Official · menendez.house.gov [Official] · source

“Making sure government works for everyone who calls our communities home is at the core of our mission. Our team is committed to delivering government as a service. Reaching this milestone reflects our team's hard work, and we will keep fighting every day for the people we serve.”

Menendez Returns Over $6.1 Million to Constituents Through Casework EffortsAug 25, 2026 · Official · menendez.house.gov [Official] · source

Reach Them

Websites and accounts

Official Websitemenendez.house.govOfficial
Xx.com/RepMenendezSelf-published
Facebookfacebook.com/repmenendezSelf-published
Instagraminstagram.com/repmenendezSelf-published

Campaign website and social accounts
Campaign site: https://www.robmenendez.com; facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobMenendez4NJ
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Candidate's own channels · source
Public social accounts
X, Facebook, Instagram
Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subject

The 2026 Field

Who else is running for New Jersey 8th Congressional District

Aristotle EliopoulosIndependent · On the 2026 ballot
Craig HontsOther party · On the 2026 ballot
Da'Shone HugheyIndependent · On the 2026 ballot

The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

On the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot for U.S. Representative, NJ-08 — Democratic
Listed as “Rob Menendez”, Democratic. Other candidates in the race: Aristotle Eliopoulos (INDEPENDENT); Craig Honts (SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY); Da'Shone Hughey (WE THE PEOPLE).
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · State election authority (certified candidate list) · source
Sponsored travel — Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute
Lexington, KY, 8/2/2026 to 8/5/2026. Original filing, filed by Yujin Lee.
Aug 2, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsored travel — NCTA - The Internet and Television Association
Boulder, CO, 6/16/2026 to 6/18/2026. Original filing, filed by Georgia McLean.
Jun 16, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsored travel — NCTA - The Internet and Television Association
New York, NY, 4/23/2025 to 4/24/2025. Original filing, filed by Georgia McLean.
Apr 23, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsored travel — American Israel Education Foundation
Israel, 8/5/2023 to 8/11/2023. Original filing, filed by Robert Menendez.
Aug 5, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsored travel — United Nations Foundation
New York, NY, 3/26/2023 to 3/27/2023. Original filing, filed by Robert Menendez.
Mar 26, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Representative · NJ-08
Democrat · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
Official

Not on file for Robert yet: In the News, Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.

File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_mgb7anttt.

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