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flag Democrat Mikie Sherrill resigned her NJ-11 seat after winning governor, triggering a special election in 2026.

flag Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic incumbent for New Jersey’s 11th District, resigned her House seat on November 20, 2025, following her election as governor. flag Her departure triggered a special election to fill the vacant congressional seat, with a competitive Democratic primary featuring over a dozen candidates, including former Rep. Tom Malinowski, Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, and former Obama aide Cammie Croft. flag Gov.-elect Phil Murphy has yet to set a date, but the special election is expected in late April or early May 2026, followed by a general election in November. flag The district, which leans Democratic, is expected to remain in Democratic hands.

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