Your Vote. Our Food System.
Nonpartisan voter education from the New Jersey Food Democracy Collaborative.
This November, all 12 of New Jersey's congressional seats are on the ballot.
Members of the House of Representatives are elected/re-elected every two years.
The people we elect to Congress make decisions that shape food and farm policy and influence farmers, families, schools, food businesses, and communities across New Jersey.
GET READY TO VOTE!
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REGISTER / CHECK REGISTRATION
Deadline to register in New Jersey is October 13, 2026
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VOTING QUESTIONS?
Call 1-877-NJ-VOTER (1-877-658-6837)
ELECTION DAY — Set a reminder!
Tuesday, November 3
6 AM – 8 PM -
VOTE EARLY
October 24 – November 1
3 Ways to Vote:
1. By mail.2. In-person early
3. At your polling place on Election Day
Learn more
WHY DOES YOUR VOTE MATTER FOR OUR FOOD SYSTEM?
From SNAP and school meals to agricultural programs, local food infrastructure, conservation, and the Farm Bill, decisions made in Congress shape our food system every day.
Follow our 2026 Midterm Elections series to learn how it works and why your vote matters.
Learn about Candidate Positions on Food & Farm Issues
We've invited candidates for Congress to answer questions about federal policies affecting New Jersey's farmers, families, communities, and food system. Candidate responses will be posted here as they are received.
| Race | Candidate | Party | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responses Received | |||
| District 7 | Rebecca Bennett | Democratic | Read responses here → |
| District 8 | Aristotle "Ari" Eliopoulos | Independent | Read responses here → |
| District 6 | Hillary Herzig | Republican | Read responses here → |
| District 2 | Zack Mullock | Democratic | Read responses here → |
| District 4 | Rachel Peace | Democratic | Read responses here → |
| Awaiting Responses | |||
| U.S. Senate | Cory Booker | Democratic | Awaiting response |
| District 10 | Carmen Bucco | Republican | Awaiting response |
| District 3 | Herb Conaway Jr. | Democratic | Awaiting response |
| District 1 | Damon Galdo | Republican | Awaiting response |
| District 5 | Josh Gottheimer | Democratic | Awaiting response |
| District 12 | Adam Hamawy | Democratic | Awaiting response |
| District 11 | Joe Hathaway | Republican | Awaiting response |
| District 5 | Sean Kirrane | Republican | Awaiting response |
| District 7 | Thomas Kean Jr. | Republican | Awaiting response |
| District 3 | Michael McGuire | Republican | Awaiting response |
| District 10 | LaMonica McIver | Democratic | Awaiting response |
| District 11 | Analilia Mejia | Democratic | Awaiting response |
| District 12 | Gregg Mele | Republican | Awaiting response |
| District 8 | Rob Menendez | Democratic | Awaiting response |
| U.S. Senate | Justin Murphy | Republican | Awaiting response |
| District 1 | Donald Norcross | Democratic | Awaiting response |
| District 6 | Frank Pallone Jr. | Democratic | Awaiting response |
| District 9 | Rosemary Pino | Republican | Awaiting response |
| District 9 | Nellie Pou | Democratic | Awaiting response |
| District 4 | Chris Smith | Republican | Awaiting response |
| District 2 | Jeff Van Drew | Republican | Awaiting response |
Food, Farms & the 2026 Midterm Elections: Educational Materials
Decisions made in Congress affect SNAP, food assistance, and hunger in New Jersey. Learn More.
Members of Congress determine key federal legislation like the farm bill and childhood nutrition reauthorization. Congress also allocates and authorizes funding for federal programs and agencies. Learn more.
Mid-terms elections occur every two years (half-way through a president’s term). They determine who goes to the US House of Representatives from each state to represent their constituents. Learn more.
Help Us Spread the Word!
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USE OUR “FOOD & FARMS VOTER EDUCATION TOOLKIT”
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Your Vote. Our Food System.
Election Day is November 3, 2026.
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