The 5th Legislative District is one of 40 state legislative districts in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Each district elects one State Senator and two members of the General Assembly to the New Jersey Legislature.
Geographic composition
- Counties: The district encompasses all of Hunterdon County and all of Warren County, and includes a small portion of Somerset County.
- Municipalities: Major municipalities wholly or partially within the district include Flemington, Clinton, Lambertville, and Readington (Hunterdon); Belvidere, Hackettstown, and Phillipsburg (Warren); and portions of Bridgewater Township (Somerset).
Demographics (2020 Census data)
- Population: Approximately 221,000 residents.
- Racial/ethnic makeup: Predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, and other groups.
- Economic profile: The district is largely suburban and rural, with a mix of residential communities, agricultural lands, and small‑to‑medium businesses.
Political representation
- The 5th District has been represented by members of the Republican Party in both chambers of the state legislature for several election cycles.
- State Senate: The district elects one State Senator.
- General Assembly: The district elects two Assembly members, who serve alongside the senator.
Historical notes
- The district’s boundaries have been adjusted following each decennial redistricting process, most recently after the 2020 Census.
- Historically, the 5th District has been considered a Republican‑leaning area in state elections.
Election cycle
- State Senate and General Assembly elections are held every two years on the same ballot as the statewide general election.
Relevant legislative issues
- Common legislative concerns in the district include transportation infrastructure, property tax rates, agricultural policy, and preservation of open space.
All information reflects publicly available data from the New Jersey Legislature, the United States Census Bureau, and official state election results.
