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====Candidates====
====Candidates====
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* [[Upendra J. Chivukula]], Deputy Speaker of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] and nominee for [[New Jersey's 7th congressional district]] in [[United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, 2012#District 7|2012]]<ref>[http://www.politickernj.com/71541/chivukula-all-cd-12]</ref><ref>[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/02/the_race_for_rush_holts_seat_assemblyman_upendra_chivukula_declares_candidacy.html]</ref>
* [[Linda R. Greenstein]], State Senator<ref>{{cite news|title=State Sen. Linda Greenstein will seek Congressional seat |url=http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/02/state_sen_linda_greenstein_will_seek_congressional_seat_2.html|accessdate=19 February 2014|newspaper=NJ.com|date=18 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Linda R. Greenstein]], State Senator<ref>{{cite news|title=State Sen. Linda Greenstein will seek Congressional seat |url=http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/02/state_sen_linda_greenstein_will_seek_congressional_seat_2.html|accessdate=19 February 2014|newspaper=NJ.com|date=18 February 2014}}</ref>
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* [[Bonnie Watson Coleman]], State Assemblywoman and former Chairwoman of the [[New Jersey Democratic Party]]<ref>[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/02/watson_coleman_to_enter_race_for_12th_district_congressional_seat.html]</ref>


=====Potential=====
=====Potential=====
* [[Daniel R. Benson]], State Assemblyman<ref name=mull>{{cite news|title=New Jersey Democrats Mull Future of Rush Holt Seat|url=http://atr.rollcall.com/new-jersey-democrats-mull-future-of-rush-holt-seat/|accessdate=18 February 2014|newspaper=Roll Call|date=18 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Daniel R. Benson]], State Assemblyman<ref name=mull>{{cite news|title=New Jersey Democrats Mull Future of Rush Holt Seat|url=http://atr.rollcall.com/new-jersey-democrats-mull-future-of-rush-holt-seat/|accessdate=18 February 2014|newspaper=Roll Call|date=18 February 2014}}</ref>
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* [[Upendra J. Chivukula]], State Assemblyman and nominee for [[New Jersey's 7th congressional district]] in [[United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, 2012#District 7|2012]]<ref name=atleast>{{cite news|title=At least 2 Assembly members consider running for Holt's seat |url=http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/02/at_least_2_assembly_members_considering_runs_for_congress.html|accessdate=19 February 2014|newspaper=NJ.com|date=18 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Jun Choi]], former [[Mayor of Edison, New Jersey|Mayor]] of [[Edison, New Jersey|Edison]]<ref name=mull/>
* [[Jun Choi]], former [[Mayor of Edison, New Jersey|Mayor]] of [[Edison, New Jersey|Edison]]<ref name=mull/>
* [[Wayne DeAngelo]], State Assemblyman<ref name=mull/>
* [[Wayne DeAngelo]], State Assemblyman<ref name=mull/>
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* [[Brian M. Hughes]], Mercer County Executive and nominee for [[New Jersey's 4th congressional district]] in [[United States House of Representatives elections, 1992|1992]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Hughes to look 'very hard' at possibility of running for Holt's seat|url=http://www.politickernj.com/71497/hughes-look-very-hard-possibility-running-holts-seat|accessdate=19 February 2014|newspaper=Politicker NJ|date=18 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Brian M. Hughes]], Mercer County Executive and nominee for [[New Jersey's 4th congressional district]] in [[United States House of Representatives elections, 1992|1992]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Hughes to look 'very hard' at possibility of running for Holt's seat|url=http://www.politickernj.com/71497/hughes-look-very-hard-possibility-running-holts-seat|accessdate=19 February 2014|newspaper=Politicker NJ|date=18 February 2014}}</ref>
* [[Linda Stender]], State Assemblywoman and nominee for [[New Jersey's 7th congressional district]] in [[United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, 2006#District 7|2006]] and [[United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, 2008#District 7|2008]]<ref name=mull/>
* [[Linda Stender]], State Assemblywoman and nominee for [[New Jersey's 7th congressional district]] in [[United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, 2006#District 7|2006]] and [[United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, 2008#District 7|2008]]<ref name=mull/>

* [[Shirley Turner]], State Senator<ref>{{cite news|title=Potential candidates rush to fill the void after US Rep. Rush Holt says he won't seek 9th term|url=http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2014/02/potential_candidates_rush_to_fill_the_void_after_us_rep_rush_holt_says_he_wont_seek_9th_term.html|accessdate=19 February 2014|newspaper=NJ.com|date=19 February 2014}}</ref>
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* [[Bonnie Watson Coleman]], State Assemblywoman and former Chairwoman of the [[New Jersey Democratic Party]]<ref name=atleast/>
* [[Shirley Turner]], State Senator<ref>[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/02/watson_coleman_to_enter_race_for_12th_district_congressional_seat.html]</ref>



===Republican primary===
===Republican primary===
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=====Declared=====
=====Declared=====
* [[Alieta Eck]], former President of the [[Association of American Physicians and Surgeons]], [[health care reform]] advocate and candidate for the U.S. Senate [[United States Senate special election in New Jersey, 2013|in 2013]]
* [[Alieta Eck]], former President of the [[Association of American Physicians and Surgeons]], [[health care reform]] advocate and candidate for the U.S. Senate [[United States Senate special election in New Jersey, 2013|in 2013]]

=====Potential=====
* [[John Crowley (biotech executive)|John Crowley]], Biotech Executive and subject of the film [[Extraordinary Measures]]<ref>[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/02/poll_who_should_replace_rush_holt_in_congress.html]</ref>
* [[Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff]], [[New Jersey State Treasurer]], former member of the [[New York City Council]], and former [[Commissioner of Tax and Finance]] under New York State Governor [[George Pataki]]<ref>[http://savejersey.com/2014/02/sidamon-eristoff-treasurer-congress-holt/]</ref>
* [[Scott Sipprelle]], venture capitalist and 2010 candidate<ref>[http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/02/poll_who_should_replace_rush_holt_in_congress.html]</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

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The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey will be held on Tuesday, 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 will coincide with the elections of other federal and state offices, including an election to the U.S. Senate.

District 1

See also: New Jersey's 1st congressional district

The first district is represented by Democratic Congressman Rob Andrews. Andrews is resigning from Congress effective February 14, 2014.[1] Democratic State Senator Donald Norcross is running to succeed him.[2] Logan Township Mayor Frank Minor may also run.[3]

District 2

See also: New Jersey's 2nd congressional district

The second district is held by Republican Congressman Frank LoBiondo. William Hughes, Jr., a former federal prosecutor and the son of former Congressman (and LoBiondo's predecessor) William J. Hughes, and former White House aide and staffer to President Obama David Cole are running for the Democratic nomination.[4][5] State Representative Louis Greenwald and State Senator Jim Whelan are potential Democratic candidates.[6] State Senator Jeff Van Drew had considered running[7] but decided against it.[8]

District 3

See also: New Jersey's 3rd congressional district

The third district is held by Republican Congressman Jon Runyan. Runyan announced his retirement on November 6, 2013, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.[9] Democratic Freeholder Aimee Belgard is running for the seat, and has been endorsed by Assemblymen Herb Conaway and Troy Singleton.[10] Steve Lonegan, the Mayor of Bogota, New Jersey, and nominee for the United States Senate in the 2013 special election, announced he will run for the Republican Party nomination.[11] Tom MacArthur, the ex-Mayor of Randolph, New Jersey, is also a candidate for the Republican nomination. [12] Evesham Mayor Randy Brown will not run however.[13]

District 4

See also: New Jersey's 4th congressional district

The fourth district is represented by Republican Congressman Chris Smith.

District 5

See also: New Jersey's 5th congressional district

Republican incumbent Scott Garrett won reelection in the fifth district in the 2012 House of Representatives elections. Redistricting made the district more competitive for members of the Democratic Party.

Roy Cho, a Democrat who has worked for the governor's office and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, is running. He received an endorsement from Ghostface Killah.[14] State Senator Bob Gordon and Bergen County Freeholder Tracy Silna Zur are potential Democratic candidates.[6]

District 6

See also: New Jersey's 6th congressional district

The sixth district is represented by Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone. It is considered a long-shot pick up opportunity for Republicans, but only if Pallone retires.[6]

District 7

See also: New Jersey's 7th congressional district

The seventh district is held by Republican Congressman Leonard Lance. Democrat Janice Kovach, the Mayor of Clinton, New Jersey, is also running.[15]

District 8

See also: New Jersey's 8th congressional district

The eighth district is represented by Democratic Congressman Albio Sires.

District 9

See also: New Jersey's 9th congressional district

The ninth district is represented by Democratic Congressman Bill Pascrell.

District 10

See also: New Jersey's 10th congressional district

The tenth district is represented by Democratic Congressman Donald Payne.

District 11

See also: New Jersey's 11th congressional district

The 11th district is held by Republican Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen. Mark Dunec, a management consultant, is running for the Democratic nomination.[16]

District 12

See also: New Jersey's 12th congressional district

The 12th district is based in Central Jersey and includes parts of Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties. The district is known for its research centers and educational institutions such as Princeton University, Institute for Advanced Study, Johnson & Johnson and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Democrat Rush D. Holt, Jr., who has represented the district since 1999, is retiring.[17]

Democratic primary

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Republican primary

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References

  1. ^ "N.J. Democrat Rob Andrews to resign from Congress". The Washington Post. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  2. ^ "'Our best days are ahead," says CD1 candidate Norcross". Politicker NJ. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  3. ^ "Rob Andrews to leave Congress". philly.com. February 4, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  4. ^ Jaffe, Alexandra (October 24, 2013). "Dems nab challenger for NJ Rep. LoBiondo". The Hill. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
  5. ^ Jonathan Tamari (January 29, 2014). "Cole to enter House race, set up Dem primary in South Jersey". Philly.com. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
  6. ^ a b c Livingston, Abby (November 8, 2013). "Runyan Retirement Sparks Rare Open N.J. Seat". Roll Call. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
  7. ^ Jaffe, Alexandra (October 9, 2013). "Dem looking at challenging N.J. Rep. LoBiondo". The Hill. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  8. ^ Max Pizarro (January 27, 2014). "Van Drew won't challenge LoBo". Politicker NJ. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  9. ^ Alex Isenstadt (November 6, 2013). "N.J. Rep. Jon Runyan won't run in 2014". Politico.
  10. ^ "Burlington County Freeholder Announces Plans To Run For Congress". NJToday.net. November 7, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  11. ^ "Lonegan says he'll run for Congress in South Jersey". NJ.com. October 16, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
  12. ^ "Regional PAC Backs MacArthur". Save Jersey. February 6, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  13. ^ "Two opt out of N.J. congressional races". philly.com. January 29, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  14. ^ "Rapper Ghostface Killah endorses GOP Rep. Garrett's Democratic opponent". TheHill. June 19, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
  15. ^ Renée Kiriluk-Hill (January 28, 2014). "Democrat Janice Kovach announces run for NJ congressional seat held by Leonard Lance". NJ.com. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  16. ^ Hoffman, Gil (June 12, 2013). "Candidate wants to be 'next Joe Lieberman'". New Jersey Jewish News. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  17. ^ Zernike, Kate (February 18, 2014). "Representative Rush Holt, of New Jersey, Will Not Seek Re-election". New York Times. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
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  20. ^ "State Sen. Linda Greenstein will seek Congressional seat". NJ.com. February 18, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  21. ^ [3]
  22. ^ a b c d e "New Jersey Democrats Mull Future of Rush Holt Seat". Roll Call. February 18, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  23. ^ Cite error: The named reference atleast was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  24. ^ "Hughes to look 'very hard' at possibility of running for Holt's seat". Politicker NJ. February 18, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
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