New Jersey's 11th congressional district
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New Jersey's 11th congressional district is a suburban district in northern New Jersey. The district includes portions of Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties. It is centered in Morris County. The 11th congressional district was created in 1913 based on the results of the 1910 census, and was centered in Essex County. The congressional seat was held by Democrats for almost 36 years under Hugh Joseph Addonizio and Joseph Minish. The 1980 redistricting shifted the focus of the district to the Republican-dominated Morris County. Republican Dean Gallo defeated 22-year incumbent Democrat Joseph Minish in 1984. The district became one of the most reliably Republican districts in the Northeast. It has traditionally leaned Republican but has shifted slightly more Democratic in recent years, and was represented by Democrat Mikie Sherrill from 2019. However, after winning the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election, she resigned from office on November 20, 2025. Since 2023, the 11th district lost all of Sussex County, and gained several new municipalities in Essex County, such as Millburn and Belleville, but otherwise still contains most of Morris County. The current version of the district is not nearly as competitive, and is significantly more Democratic.
Infobox
Representative
Vacant
Distribution
mw- 96.21% urban3.79% rural
Population (2024)
800,060
Median householdincome
$141,429
Ethnicity
61.6% White16.5% Hispanic11.8% Asian6.1% Black3.2% Two or more races0.7% other
Cook PVI
D 5
Tables
· Recent election results from statewide races
2008
2008
Year
2008
Office
President
Results
Obama 52% - 47%
2012
2012
Year
2012
Office
President
Results
Obama 53% - 47%
2016
2016
Year
2016
Office
President
Results
Clinton 54% - 43%
2017
2017
Year
2017
Office
Governor
Results
Murphy 55% - 43%
2018
2018
Year
2018
Office
Senate
Results
Menendez 53% - 45%
2020
2020
Year
2020
Office
President
Results
Biden 53% - 46%
Senate
Senate
Year
Senate
Office
Booker 52% - 47%
2021
2021
Year
2021
Office
Governor
Results
Murphy 52% - 48%
2024
2024
Year
2024
Office
President
Results
Harris 53% - 45%
Senate
Senate
Year
Senate
Office
Kim 54% - 44%
2025
2025
Year
2025
Office
Governor
Results
Sherrill 57% - 42%
| Year | Office | Results |
| 2008 | President | Obama 52% - 47% |
| 2012 | President | Obama 53% - 47% |
| 2016 | President | Clinton 54% - 43% |
| 2017 | Governor | Murphy 55% - 43% |
| 2018 | Senate | Menendez 53% - 45% |
| 2020 | President | Biden 53% - 46% |
| Senate | Booker 52% - 47% | |
| 2021 | Governor | Murphy 52% - 48% |
| 2024 | President | Harris 53% - 45% |
| Senate | Kim 54% - 44% | |
| 2025 | Governor | Sherrill 57% - 42% |
New Jersey's 11th congressional district, 2012[16] · Recent election results › 2012
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
309,899
Candidate
100.0
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) | 182,239 | 58.8 | |
| Democratic | John Arvanites | 123,935 | 40.0 | |
| Independent | Barry Berlin | 3,725 | 1.2 | |
| Total votes | 309,899 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
New Jersey's 11th congressional district, 2014[17] · Recent election results › 2014
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
174,932
Candidate
100.0
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) | 109,455 | 62.6 | |
| Democratic | Mark Dunec | 65,477 | 37.4 | |
| Total votes | 174,932 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
New Jersey's 11th congressional district, 2016[18] · Recent election results › 2016
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
334,992
Candidate
100.0
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) | 194,299 | 58.0 | |
| Democratic | Joseph M. Wenzel | 130,162 | 38.9 | |
| Independent | Thomas Depasquale | 7,056 | 2.1 | |
| Libertarian | Jeff Hetrick | 3,475 | 1.0 | |
| Total votes | 334,992 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
New Jersey's 11th congressional district, 2018[22] · Recent election results › 2018
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
323,574
Candidate
100.0
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Mikie Sherrill | 183,684 | 56.8 | |
| Republican | Jay Webber | 136,322 | 42.1 | |
| Independent | Robert Crook | 2,182 | 0.7 | |
| Libertarian | Ryan Martinez | 1,386 | 0.4 | |
| Total votes | 323,574 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
New Jersey's 11th congressional district, 2020[23] · Recent election results › 2020
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
441,176
Candidate
100.0
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Mikie Sherrill (incumbent) | 235,163 | 53.3 | |
| Republican | Rosemary Becchi | 206,013 | 46.7 | |
| Total votes | 441,176 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
New Jersey's 11th congressional district, 2022 · Recent election results › 2022
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
273,664
Candidate
100.0
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Mikie Sherrill (incumbent) | 161,436 | 59.0 | |
| Republican | Paul DeGroot | 109,952 | 40.2 | |
| Libertarian | Joseph Biasco | 2,276 | 0.8 | |
| Total votes | 273,664 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
New Jersey's 11th congressional district, 2024 · Recent election results › 2024
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
393,751
Candidate
100.0
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Mikie Sherrill (incumbent) | 222,583 | 56.5 | |
| Republican | Joseph Belnome | 164,556 | 41.8 | |
| Green | Lily Benavides | 4,780 | 1.2 | |
| Independent | Joshua Lanzara | 1,832 | 0.5 | |
| Total votes | 393,751 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
· List of members representing the district
District established March 4, 1913
District established March 4, 1913
Member
District established March 4, 1913
John J. Eagan(Weehawken)
John J. Eagan(Weehawken)
Member
John J. Eagan(Weehawken)
Party
Democratic
Years
March 4, 1913 –March 3, 1921
Congress
63rd64th65th66th
Electoral history
Elected in 1912.Re-elected in 1914.Re-elected in 1916.Re-elected in 1918.Lost re-election.
Counties/Towns
1913–1933:Parts of Hudson (Guttenberg, Hoboken, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken, West New York)
Archibald E. Olpp(West Hoboken)
Archibald E. Olpp(West Hoboken)
Member
Archibald E. Olpp(West Hoboken)
Party
Republican
Years
March 4, 1921 –March 3, 1923
Congress
67th
Electoral history
Elected in 1920.Lost re-election.
John J. Eagan(Weehawken)
John J. Eagan(Weehawken)
Member
John J. Eagan(Weehawken)
Party
Democratic
Years
March 4, 1923 –March 3, 1925
Congress
68th
Electoral history
Elected in 1922.Lost renomination.
Oscar L. Auf der Heide(West New York)
Oscar L. Auf der Heide(West New York)
Member
Oscar L. Auf der Heide(West New York)
Party
Democratic
Years
March 4, 1925 –March 3, 1933
Congress
69th70th71st72nd
Electoral history
Elected in 1924.Re-elected in 1926.Re-elected in 1928.Re-elected in 1930.Redistricted to the 14th district.
Peter Angelo Cavicchia(Newark)
Peter Angelo Cavicchia(Newark)
Member
Peter Angelo Cavicchia(Newark)
Party
Republican
Years
March 4, 1933 –January 3, 1937
Congress
73rd74th
Electoral history
Redistricted from the 9th district and re-elected in 1932.Re-elected in 1934.Lost re-election.
Counties/Towns
1933–1965:Parts of Essex (the Oranges and parts of Newark)
Edward L. O'Neill(Newark)
Edward L. O'Neill(Newark)
Member
Edward L. O'Neill(Newark)
Party
Democratic
Years
January 3, 1937 –January 3, 1939
Congress
75th
Electoral history
Elected in 1936.Lost re-election.
Albert L. Vreeland(East Orange)
Albert L. Vreeland(East Orange)
Member
Albert L. Vreeland(East Orange)
Party
Republican
Years
January 3, 1939 –January 3, 1943
Congress
76th77th
Electoral history
Elected in 1938.Re-elected in 1940.Retired to serve in the military.
Frank Sundstrom(East Orange)
Frank Sundstrom(East Orange)
Member
Frank Sundstrom(East Orange)
Party
Republican
Years
January 3, 1943 –January 3, 1949
Congress
78th79th80th
Electoral history
Elected in 1942.Re-elected in 1944.Re-elected in 1946.Lost re-election.
Hugh Joseph Addonizio(Newark)
Hugh Joseph Addonizio(Newark)
Member
Hugh Joseph Addonizio(Newark)
Party
Democratic
Years
January 3, 1949 –June 30, 1962
Congress
81st82nd83rd84th85th86th87th
Electoral history
Elected in 1948.Re-elected in 1950.Re-elected in 1952.Re-elected in 1954.Re-elected in 1956.Re-elected in 1958.Re-elected in 1960.Resigned to become Mayor of Newark.
Vacant
Vacant
Member
Vacant
Party
June 30, 1962 –January 3, 1963
Years
87th
Joseph Minish(West Orange)
Joseph Minish(West Orange)
Member
Joseph Minish(West Orange)
Party
Democratic
Years
January 3, 1963 –January 3, 1985
Congress
88th89th90th91st92nd93rd94th95th96th97th98th
Electoral history
Elected in 1962.Re-elected in 1964.Re-elected in 1966.Re-elected in 1968.Re-elected in 1970.Re-elected in 1972.Re-elected in 1974.Re-elected in 1976.Re-elected in 1978.Re-elected in 1980.Re-elected in 1982.Lost re-election after redistricting.
1963–1967:Parts of Essex (Maplewood, the Oranges, Verona, and parts of Newark)
1963–1967:Parts of Essex (Maplewood, the Oranges, Verona, and parts of Newark)
Member
1963–1967:Parts of Essex (Maplewood, the Oranges, Verona, and parts of Newark)
1967–1973:Parts of Essex (Maplewood, the Oranges, and parts of Newark)
1967–1973:Parts of Essex (Maplewood, the Oranges, and parts of Newark)
Member
1967–1973:Parts of Essex (Maplewood, the Oranges, and parts of Newark)
1973–1983:Parts of Essex, Passaic (Little Falls and West Paterson), and Union (Hillside)
1973–1983:Parts of Essex, Passaic (Little Falls and West Paterson), and Union (Hillside)
Member
1973–1983:Parts of Essex, Passaic (Little Falls and West Paterson), and Union (Hillside)
1983–1985:Parts of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, and Passaic
1983–1985:Parts of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, and Passaic
Member
1983–1985:Parts of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, and Passaic
Dean Gallo(Parsippany-Troy Hills)
Dean Gallo(Parsippany-Troy Hills)
Member
Dean Gallo(Parsippany-Troy Hills)
Party
Republican
Years
January 3, 1985 –November 6, 1994
Congress
99th100th101st102nd103rd
Electoral history
Elected in 1984.Re-elected in 1986.Re-elected in 1988.Re-elected in 1990.Re-elected in 1992.Announced retirement, then died before the end of the term.
Counties/Towns
1985–1993:Parts of Essex, Morris, Sussex, and Warren
1993–2003:Morris and parts of Essex, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex
1993–2003:Morris and parts of Essex, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex
Member
1993–2003:Morris and parts of Essex, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex
Vacant
Vacant
Member
Vacant
Party
November 6, 1994 –January 3, 1995
Years
103rd
Rodney Frelinghuysen(Morristown)
Rodney Frelinghuysen(Morristown)
Member
Rodney Frelinghuysen(Morristown)
Party
Republican
Years
January 3, 1995 –January 3, 2019
Congress
104th105th106th107th108th109th110th111th112th113th114th115th
Electoral history
Elected in 1994.Re-elected in 1996.Re-elected in 1998.Re-elected in 2000.Re-elected in 2002.Re-elected in 2004.Re-elected in 2006.Re-elected in 2008.Re-elected in 2010.Re-elected in 2012.Re-elected in 2014.Re-elected in 2016.Retired.
2003–2013:Morris and parts of Essex, Passaic, Somerset, and Sussex
2003–2013:Morris and parts of Essex, Passaic, Somerset, and Sussex
Member
2003–2013:Morris and parts of Essex, Passaic, Somerset, and Sussex
2013–2023:Parts of Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex
2013–2023:Parts of Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex
Member
2013–2023:Parts of Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex
Mikie Sherrill(Montclair)
Mikie Sherrill(Montclair)
Member
Mikie Sherrill(Montclair)
Party
Democratic
Years
January 3, 2019 –November 20, 2025
Congress
116th117th118th119th
Electoral history
Elected in 2018.Re-elected in 2020.Re-elected in 2022.Re-elected in 2024.Resigned after being elected governor of New Jersey.
2023–present:Parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic
2023–present:Parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic
Member
2023–present:Parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic
Vacant
Vacant
Member
Vacant
Party
November 21, 2025 – Present
Years
119th
TBD
TBD
Member
TBD
Party
TBD
Years
TBD
Congress
119th
Electoral history
Elected to finish Sherrill's term.
| Member | Party | Years | Congress | Electoral history | Counties/Towns |
| District established March 4, 1913 | |||||
| John J. Eagan(Weehawken) | Democratic | March 4, 1913 –March 3, 1921 | 63rd64th65th66th | Elected in 1912.Re-elected in 1914.Re-elected in 1916.Re-elected in 1918.Lost re-election. | 1913–1933:Parts of Hudson (Guttenberg, Hoboken, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken, West New York) |
| Archibald E. Olpp(West Hoboken) | Republican | March 4, 1921 –March 3, 1923 | 67th | Elected in 1920.Lost re-election. | |
| John J. Eagan(Weehawken) | Democratic | March 4, 1923 –March 3, 1925 | 68th | Elected in 1922.Lost renomination. | |
| Oscar L. Auf der Heide(West New York) | Democratic | March 4, 1925 –March 3, 1933 | 69th70th71st72nd | Elected in 1924.Re-elected in 1926.Re-elected in 1928.Re-elected in 1930.Redistricted to the 14th district. | |
| Peter Angelo Cavicchia(Newark) | Republican | March 4, 1933 –January 3, 1937 | 73rd74th | Redistricted from the 9th district and re-elected in 1932.Re-elected in 1934.Lost re-election. | 1933–1965:Parts of Essex (the Oranges and parts of Newark) |
| Edward L. O'Neill(Newark) | Democratic | January 3, 1937 –January 3, 1939 | 75th | Elected in 1936.Lost re-election. | |
| Albert L. Vreeland(East Orange) | Republican | January 3, 1939 –January 3, 1943 | 76th77th | Elected in 1938.Re-elected in 1940.Retired to serve in the military. | |
| Frank Sundstrom(East Orange) | Republican | January 3, 1943 –January 3, 1949 | 78th79th80th | Elected in 1942.Re-elected in 1944.Re-elected in 1946.Lost re-election. | |
| Hugh Joseph Addonizio(Newark) | Democratic | January 3, 1949 –June 30, 1962 | 81st82nd83rd84th85th86th87th | Elected in 1948.Re-elected in 1950.Re-elected in 1952.Re-elected in 1954.Re-elected in 1956.Re-elected in 1958.Re-elected in 1960.Resigned to become Mayor of Newark. | |
| Vacant | June 30, 1962 –January 3, 1963 | 87th | |||
| Joseph Minish(West Orange) | Democratic | January 3, 1963 –January 3, 1985 | 88th89th90th91st92nd93rd94th95th96th97th98th | Elected in 1962.Re-elected in 1964.Re-elected in 1966.Re-elected in 1968.Re-elected in 1970.Re-elected in 1972.Re-elected in 1974.Re-elected in 1976.Re-elected in 1978.Re-elected in 1980.Re-elected in 1982.Lost re-election after redistricting. | |
| 1963–1967:Parts of Essex (Maplewood, the Oranges, Verona, and parts of Newark) | |||||
| 1967–1973:Parts of Essex (Maplewood, the Oranges, and parts of Newark) | |||||
| 1973–1983:Parts of Essex, Passaic (Little Falls and West Paterson), and Union (Hillside) | |||||
| 1983–1985:Parts of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, and Passaic | |||||
| Dean Gallo(Parsippany-Troy Hills) | Republican | January 3, 1985 –November 6, 1994 | 99th100th101st102nd103rd | Elected in 1984.Re-elected in 1986.Re-elected in 1988.Re-elected in 1990.Re-elected in 1992.Announced retirement, then died before the end of the term. | 1985–1993:Parts of Essex, Morris, Sussex, and Warren |
| 1993–2003:Morris and parts of Essex, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex | |||||
| Vacant | November 6, 1994 –January 3, 1995 | 103rd | |||
| Rodney Frelinghuysen(Morristown) | Republican | January 3, 1995 –January 3, 2019 | 104th105th106th107th108th109th110th111th112th113th114th115th | Elected in 1994.Re-elected in 1996.Re-elected in 1998.Re-elected in 2000.Re-elected in 2002.Re-elected in 2004.Re-elected in 2006.Re-elected in 2008.Re-elected in 2010.Re-elected in 2012.Re-elected in 2014.Re-elected in 2016.Retired. | |
| 2003–2013:Morris and parts of Essex, Passaic, Somerset, and Sussex | |||||
| 2013–2023:Parts of Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex | |||||
| Mikie Sherrill(Montclair) | Democratic | January 3, 2019 –November 20, 2025 | 116th117th118th119th | Elected in 2018.Re-elected in 2020.Re-elected in 2022.Re-elected in 2024.Resigned after being elected governor of New Jersey. | |
| 2023–present:Parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic | |||||
| Vacant | November 21, 2025 – Present | 119th | |||
| TBD | TBD | TBD | 119th | Elected to finish Sherrill's term. | |
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