Josh Gottheimer
Democrat · Candidate for New Jersey U.S. House District 5 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026
Where they stand
Slightly left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). House roll-call votes, 119th Congress.
Voting record in Congress
In the House (119th Congress, 674 votes): missed 12.5% of votes, voted with their party 87.1% of the time.
Sponsored 100 bills (0 became law), mostly on health, international affairs, crime and law enforcement.
Outside spending
Independent groups reported $512K supporting and $0 opposing Josh Gottheimer.
| For | |
|---|---|
| Protect Progress | $512K |
Endorsements
- Statewide officials: Mikie Sherrill
- Labor unions: American Federation of Government Employees, SEIU New Jersey State Council, AFL-CIO, New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council, New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, New Jersey Teamsters
- Organizations: AIPAC, Democrats for Education Reform, Democratic Majority for Israel, Gun Sense Voter, Leading the Future, Jewish Democratic Council of America and 4 more
- Political parties: Passaic County Democratic Committee
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Quick answers
- What party is Josh Gottheimer?
- Josh Gottheimer is running as a Democrat.
- Is Josh Gottheimer the incumbent?
- Yes. Josh Gottheimer currently holds this office.
- Who is Josh Gottheimer running against?
- Sean Kirrane, for New Jersey U.S. House District 5.
- Is Josh Gottheimer liberal or conservative?
- On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Josh Gottheimer is slightly left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
- Should I vote for Josh Gottheimer?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Josh Gottheimer's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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