The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 4, 2014, to elect the 12 U.S. representatives from the state of New Jersey, one from each of the state's 12 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the broader 2014 United States midterm elections, including the election for U.S. Senate in New Jersey and the gubernatorial election (though the gubernatorial election had been held in 2013).
Background Following the 2010 census, New Jersey lost one congressional seat, reducing its delegation from 13 to 12 districts. The new map was drawn by a bipartisan commission and used for the first time in the 2012 elections. Going into the 2014 elections, the delegation consisted of 6 Democrats and 6 Republicans.
Results Summary The 2014 elections resulted in no net change in party control for New Jersey's delegation. The Democrats and Republicans each retained their 6 seats.
| Party | Seats Won | Seat Change | Popular Vote | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 6 | 0 | 1,034,467 | 50.2% |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 1,003,193 | 48.7% |
| Others | 0 | 0 | 23,000+ | 1.1% |
| Total | 12 | 0 | ~2,060,000 | 100% |
District-by-District Results
- District 1: Donald Norcross (D) — Won special election in February 2014 to replace Rob Andrews; won full term in November.
- District 2: Frank LoBiondo (R) — Re-elected.
- District 3: Tom MacArthur (R) — Open seat (Jon Runyan retired); MacArthur defeated Aimee Belgard.
- District 4: Chris Smith (R) — Re-elected.
- District 5: Scott Garrett (R) — Re-elected.
- District 6: Frank Pallone (D) — Re-elected.
- District 7: Leonard Lance (R) — Re-elected.
- District 8: Albio Sires (D) — Re-elected.
- District 9: Bill Pascrell (D) — Re-elected.
- District 10: Donald Payne Jr. (D) — Re-elected.
- District 11: Rodney Frelinghuysen (R) — Re-elected.
- District 12: Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) — Open seat (Rush Holt retired); Watson Coleman defeated Alieta Eck.
Significance The election solidified the 6-6 partisan split in the delegation. The most competitive race was in the 3rd District, where Republican Tom MacArthur won an open seat by a margin of approximately 6 points. The 5th District (Garrett) and 7th District (Lance) also saw competitive Democratic challengers, but the incumbents prevailed.
