Representative in Congress District 11 in Congressional District 11, New Jersey

2026 Primary Election

• Donald Cresitello — Candidate for U.S. Representative in Morristown, NJ

  Donald Cresitello is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District in 2026. A builder by profession, Cresitello has a long history in local politics. He previously served two non-consecutive terms as the mayor of Morristown, New Jersey, from 1977 to 1981 and again from 2006 to 2010. Over his career, he has also sought office for the United States Senate and the Morris County Board of Freeholders.

• Joseph B. Lewis Ii — Computer Software Engineer in Montville, NJ

  Joseph B. Lewis II is a computer software engineer and Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. He earned a degree in Computer Systems Engineering from Howard University, a Master's in Computer Science from Cornell University, and an MBA from the University of Southern California. Throughout his career, he has worked as a software engineer and technical product lead. Lewis resides in Montville, New Jersey, with his family.

• Analilia Mejia — Incumbent Representative in Congress in NJ

  Analilia Mejia is an American politician, activist, and the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 11th congressional district, having assumed office in April 2026. She previously served as the co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy, national political director for Bernie Sanders's 2020 presidential campaign, and deputy director of the Women's Bureau at the U.S. Department of Labor. She also served as director of the New Jersey Working Families Alliance.

• Joe Hathaway — Councilman, Randolph Township in Randolph, NJ

  Joe Hathaway is a Republican candidate for U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. A Clifton native, Hathaway graduated from Yale University in 2009 with a degree in political science. He has worked in corporate affairs and communications, including serving as an advance aide to former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Hathaway entered public service in Randolph, New Jersey, where he was appointed to the Township Council in 2022 and served as its mayor in 2025.

• Justin Strickland — Chatham Borough Councilman in Chatham, NJ

  Justin Strickland is a U.S. Army combat veteran who served two tours in Iraq, earning a Bronze Star. Following his military service, he worked at the Pentagon focusing on economic development in Afghanistan. Strickland currently serves as an elected member of the Chatham Borough Council in Morris County, New Jersey. He is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, with a campaign focused on affordability and healthcare.