👤 About Robert Menendez
Robert Menendez is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 8 in New Jersey’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MENENDEZ FOR CONGRESS, is registered in JERSEY CITY, NJ, with PALUMBO, JOHN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.0M raised, $1.6M spent, and $680K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.1M from individuals and $734K from PACs and party committees. 2 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$2.0M
Cash on hand$680K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 8
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Robert Menendez (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $2.0M raised
3 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Robert Menendez
Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: New Jersey House District 08
✓ Won 2026 primary
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Biography
Robert Menendez is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 8 in New Jersey’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MENENDEZ FOR CONGRESS, is registered in JERSEY CITY, NJ, with PALUMBO, JOHN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.0M raised, $1.6M spent, and $680K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.1M from individuals and $734K from PACs and party committees. 2 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
Robert Menendez currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
Communications and TechnologyEnergyEnvironmentHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce
FEC filing
FEC IDH2NJ08232
OfficeNew Jersey House District 08
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — New Jersey District 08
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026