NJ
New Jersey
State government overview
The governor of New Jersey is Mikie Sherrill (Democratic), in office since January 2026. In Congress, New Jersey is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 12 representatives. The New Jersey Legislature has a 40-seat Senate and an 80-seat General Assembly. The next regular legislative election is in 2027.
Governor of New Jersey
Mikie Sherrill
Democratic · In office since January 2026
Source: National Governors Association
New Jersey in Congress
11 Democrats, 3 Republicans
U.S. Senate
- Andy KimD · Senator
- Cory BookerD · Senator
U.S. House
- Donald NorcrossD · District 1
- Jefferson Van DrewR · District 2
- Herb ConawayD · District 3
- Chris SmithR · District 4
- Josh GottheimerD · District 5
- Frank PalloneD · District 6
- Thomas KeanR · District 7
- Rob MenendezD · District 8
- Nellie PouD · District 9
- LaMonica McIverD · District 10
- Analilia MejiaD · District 11
- Bonnie Watson ColemanD · District 12
New Jersey Legislature
- Senate · 40 seats
- 25 Democratic, 15 Republican
- General Assembly · 80 seats
- 57 Democratic, 23 Republican
9,343,809
Population
$103,556
Median income
6.3%
Unemployment
40.1
Median age
Education
High school or higher90.7%
Bachelor's or higher43.6%
Graduate or professional17.6%
Housing
Median home value$454,400
Median rent$1,720
Homeownership rate63.8%
9.7%
Poverty rate
$54,253
Per capita income
66.4%
Labor participation
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)