We already have our first AP call of the night, for #NJ08, where Dem Rep. Rob Menendez easily turns back a primary challenge. He's all but assured of winning another term in November.
Here's our handy cheat-sheet for all of tonight's top primaries. We'll be updating it as winners are called. Each race is hyperlinked to our preview for that contest!
The Downballot's cheat-sheet for the 2026 primaries
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June 3, 2026 at 12:23 AM
We already have our first AP call of the night, for #NJ08, where Dem Rep. Rob Menendez easily turns back a primary challenge. He's all but assured of winning another term in November.
February 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Our interns and fellows play a crucial role in supporting our work for the people of #NJ08.
Thank you for all your hard work this spring! We are excited to see what you accomplish next!
Thank you for all your hard work this spring! We are excited to see what you accomplish next!
May 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Our interns and fellows play a crucial role in supporting our work for the people of #NJ08.
Thank you for all your hard work this spring! We are excited to see what you accomplish next!
Thank you for all your hard work this spring! We are excited to see what you accomplish next!
Mussab Ali, a former Jersey City Board of Education president who waged a strong race for mayor last year, will challenge Rep. Rob Menendez in Democratic primary for #NJ08.
Promising to ‘choose courage,’ Mussab Ali launches primary challenge against Rob Menendez - New Jersey Globe
Rep. Rob Menendez (D-Jersey City)’s early years in Congress were, inevitably, defined by his father. Senator Bob Menendez secured his son an open
newjerseyglobe.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Mussab Ali, a former Jersey City Board of Education president who waged a strong race for mayor last year, will challenge Rep. Rob Menendez in Democratic primary for #NJ08.
This race is about breaking a dynasty of corruption and sending a clear message: #NJ08 belongs to the people, not to a foreign lobby. Stand with Mussab Ali!
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Donate to support Mussab Ali for Congress in NJ-08
Mussab stands against genocide and rejects AIPAC!
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February 18, 2026 at 5:24 PM
This race is about breaking a dynasty of corruption and sending a clear message: #NJ08 belongs to the people, not to a foreign lobby. Stand with Mussab Ali!
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Congressman Menendez has been good about holding multiple town halls. Deserves more attention. #NJ08
@actiontogethernj.bsky.social @njindivisible.bsky.social
@actiontogethernj.bsky.social @njindivisible.bsky.social
Join me and @newjerseyoag.bsky.social for a Town Hall this Thursday at 6:00pm. We’ll focus on our efforts to protect our democracy and strengthen our communities in response to the first 100 days of the Trump Administration. Space is limited, and RSVP is required. More: menendez.house.gov/townhall
April 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Congressman Menendez has been good about holding multiple town halls. Deserves more attention. #NJ08
@actiontogethernj.bsky.social @njindivisible.bsky.social
@actiontogethernj.bsky.social @njindivisible.bsky.social
#NJ08 Robert Menendez (D)
@menendez.house.gov
~5% of total population in #ACA exchange plans
~27% of total population in #Medicaid/CHIP
~12% of total population in #Medicare
@menendez.house.gov
~5% of total population in #ACA exchange plans
~27% of total population in #Medicaid/CHIP
~12% of total population in #Medicare
March 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
#NJ08 Robert Menendez (D)
@menendez.house.gov
~5% of total population in #ACA exchange plans
~27% of total population in #Medicaid/CHIP
~12% of total population in #Medicare
@menendez.house.gov
~5% of total population in #ACA exchange plans
~27% of total population in #Medicaid/CHIP
~12% of total population in #Medicare
🖐️ NJ-08: Flipping off constituents?
Not a good look.
We deserve better. Way better.
Vote Mussab Ali → June 2.
Because respect shouldn't be optional. 😘
#MussabAli #NJ08 #June2 #NoFlippingWay @nj50501.bsky.social
@atnj.org @mussabali.bsky.social
Not a good look.
We deserve better. Way better.
Vote Mussab Ali → June 2.
Because respect shouldn't be optional. 😘
#MussabAli #NJ08 #June2 #NoFlippingWay @nj50501.bsky.social
@atnj.org @mussabali.bsky.social
June 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM
🖐️ NJ-08: Flipping off constituents?
Not a good look.
We deserve better. Way better.
Vote Mussab Ali → June 2.
Because respect shouldn't be optional. 😘
#MussabAli #NJ08 #June2 #NoFlippingWay @nj50501.bsky.social
@atnj.org @mussabali.bsky.social
Not a good look.
We deserve better. Way better.
Vote Mussab Ali → June 2.
Because respect shouldn't be optional. 😘
#MussabAli #NJ08 #June2 #NoFlippingWay @nj50501.bsky.social
@atnj.org @mussabali.bsky.social
DHS falsely accuses 3 House Democrats of assaulting law enforcement. Those targeted are:
Rob Menendez NJ08 @menendez.house.gov
LaMonica McIver NJ10 @replamonica.bsky.social
Bonnie Watson Coleman NJ12 @repbonnie.bsky.social
I'm sure they would all welcome support at this critical moment
Rob Menendez NJ08 @menendez.house.gov
LaMonica McIver NJ10 @replamonica.bsky.social
Bonnie Watson Coleman NJ12 @repbonnie.bsky.social
I'm sure they would all welcome support at this critical moment
May 10, 2025 at 11:18 PM
DHS falsely accuses 3 House Democrats of assaulting law enforcement. Those targeted are:
Rob Menendez NJ08 @menendez.house.gov
LaMonica McIver NJ10 @replamonica.bsky.social
Bonnie Watson Coleman NJ12 @repbonnie.bsky.social
I'm sure they would all welcome support at this critical moment
Rob Menendez NJ08 @menendez.house.gov
LaMonica McIver NJ10 @replamonica.bsky.social
Bonnie Watson Coleman NJ12 @repbonnie.bsky.social
I'm sure they would all welcome support at this critical moment
The incumbent is a political dynasty. Mussab says: No kings. No crowns. No heirs.
🔗 alifornj.com @mussabali.bsky.social
#MussabAli #NJ08 #NoKingsNoCrowns #CourageCandidate #AbolishICE #MedicareForAll @nj50501.bsky.social @atnj.org @dosocialjustice.bsky.social
🔗 alifornj.com @mussabali.bsky.social
#MussabAli #NJ08 #NoKingsNoCrowns #CourageCandidate #AbolishICE #MedicareForAll @nj50501.bsky.social @atnj.org @dosocialjustice.bsky.social
May 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The incumbent is a political dynasty. Mussab says: No kings. No crowns. No heirs.
🔗 alifornj.com @mussabali.bsky.social
#MussabAli #NJ08 #NoKingsNoCrowns #CourageCandidate #AbolishICE #MedicareForAll @nj50501.bsky.social @atnj.org @dosocialjustice.bsky.social
🔗 alifornj.com @mussabali.bsky.social
#MussabAli #NJ08 #NoKingsNoCrowns #CourageCandidate #AbolishICE #MedicareForAll @nj50501.bsky.social @atnj.org @dosocialjustice.bsky.social
Listen to #VideoGameMusic
Earthbound Beginnings Remake - A Dangerous Foe
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj08...
Very cool, a 16 bit remake of the first Mother game, a fan project that took a decade or so. Fun to compare this to the 'Sanctuary Guardian' theme from Earthbound #vgm #retrogaming #snes
Earthbound Beginnings Remake - A Dangerous Foe
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj08...
Very cool, a 16 bit remake of the first Mother game, a fan project that took a decade or so. Fun to compare this to the 'Sanctuary Guardian' theme from Earthbound #vgm #retrogaming #snes
Dangerous Foe - EarthBound Beginnings Remake Soundtrack
YouTube video by Ninten Podunk
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June 24, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Listen to #VideoGameMusic
Earthbound Beginnings Remake - A Dangerous Foe
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj08...
Very cool, a 16 bit remake of the first Mother game, a fan project that took a decade or so. Fun to compare this to the 'Sanctuary Guardian' theme from Earthbound #vgm #retrogaming #snes
Earthbound Beginnings Remake - A Dangerous Foe
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj08...
Very cool, a 16 bit remake of the first Mother game, a fan project that took a decade or so. Fun to compare this to the 'Sanctuary Guardian' theme from Earthbound #vgm #retrogaming #snes
📢 nj08 students: sooo we know all-lowercase is the vibe… so here’s your all-lowercase reminder 👇
there’s one month left to apply for our youth advisory council!
join us to learn about the work we do, speak on the issues that matter, and help shape the future of our community.
there’s one month left to apply for our youth advisory council!
join us to learn about the work we do, speak on the issues that matter, and help shape the future of our community.
November 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
📢 nj08 students: sooo we know all-lowercase is the vibe… so here’s your all-lowercase reminder 👇
there’s one month left to apply for our youth advisory council!
join us to learn about the work we do, speak on the issues that matter, and help shape the future of our community.
there’s one month left to apply for our youth advisory council!
join us to learn about the work we do, speak on the issues that matter, and help shape the future of our community.
📢 #NJ08 Students: Today is the last day to apply to be nominated for a U.S. Service Academy!
If you live in our community and are interested in being considered, please call us at (201) 309-0301 or visit: menendez.house.gov/services/ser...
If you live in our community and are interested in being considered, please call us at (201) 309-0301 or visit: menendez.house.gov/services/ser...
📢 Are you interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy?
I have the privilege of nominating candidates to attend and serve our country. If you live in our community and are interested in being considered, please call us at (201) 309-0301 or visit: menendez.house.gov/services/ser...
I have the privilege of nominating candidates to attend and serve our country. If you live in our community and are interested in being considered, please call us at (201) 309-0301 or visit: menendez.house.gov/services/ser...
November 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
📢 #NJ08 Students: Today is the last day to apply to be nominated for a U.S. Service Academy!
If you live in our community and are interested in being considered, please call us at (201) 309-0301 or visit: menendez.house.gov/services/ser...
If you live in our community and are interested in being considered, please call us at (201) 309-0301 or visit: menendez.house.gov/services/ser...
It’s #SmallBusinessWeek! To the business owners across #NJ08: thank you for all you do to keep our communities vibrant and our economy moving.
If you need assistance with SBA, please visit our website or call us at (201) 309-0301. We're here to help!
If you need assistance with SBA, please visit our website or call us at (201) 309-0301. We're here to help!
May 7, 2026 at 7:23 PM
It’s #SmallBusinessWeek! To the business owners across #NJ08: thank you for all you do to keep our communities vibrant and our economy moving.
If you need assistance with SBA, please visit our website or call us at (201) 309-0301. We're here to help!
If you need assistance with SBA, please visit our website or call us at (201) 309-0301. We're here to help!
📢 #NJ08 Students: Are you interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy?
I have the privilege of nominating candidates to attend and serve our country. If you live in our community and are interested in being considered, please visit: menendez.house.gov/services/ser...
I have the privilege of nominating candidates to attend and serve our country. If you live in our community and are interested in being considered, please visit: menendez.house.gov/services/ser...
August 31, 2026 at 1:21 PM
📢 #NJ08 Students: Are you interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy?
I have the privilege of nominating candidates to attend and serve our country. If you live in our community and are interested in being considered, please visit: menendez.house.gov/services/ser...
I have the privilege of nominating candidates to attend and serve our country. If you live in our community and are interested in being considered, please visit: menendez.house.gov/services/ser...
🗳️ JOLPOL endorses these pro- #Justice, #Opportunity, & #Liberty candidates for November General #Election2026 #Midterms2026 #Elections2026:
🗳️ #NewJersey: #Congress #House: #NJ06: Rep. Frank Pallone | #NJ08: Rep. Rob Menendez | #NJ12: Adam @hamawyfornj.bsky.social! #GOTV #VOTE #NJpol ⚖️
🗳️ #NewJersey: #Congress #House: #NJ06: Rep. Frank Pallone | #NJ08: Rep. Rob Menendez | #NJ12: Adam @hamawyfornj.bsky.social! #GOTV #VOTE #NJpol ⚖️
August 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
🗳️ JOLPOL endorses these pro- #Justice, #Opportunity, & #Liberty candidates for November General #Election2026 #Midterms2026 #Elections2026:
🗳️ #NewJersey: #Congress #House: #NJ06: Rep. Frank Pallone | #NJ08: Rep. Rob Menendez | #NJ12: Adam @hamawyfornj.bsky.social! #GOTV #VOTE #NJpol ⚖️
🗳️ #NewJersey: #Congress #House: #NJ06: Rep. Frank Pallone | #NJ08: Rep. Rob Menendez | #NJ12: Adam @hamawyfornj.bsky.social! #GOTV #VOTE #NJpol ⚖️
#MSNBC chiron says "Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested amid PROTEST at #ICE facility" even as Rep. Rob Menendez (D-NJ08) tells Nicolle Wallace they were NOT at the facility to protest, they were there to exercise Congressional oversight.
The chiron was never corrected.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
The chiron was never corrected.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Newark mayor arrested at ICE facility in New Jersey where he was protesting, prosecutor says
Mayor Ras Baraka has been protesting the opening of the facility throughout this week, saying its operators did not get proper permits.
www.pbs.org
May 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
#MSNBC chiron says "Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested amid PROTEST at #ICE facility" even as Rep. Rob Menendez (D-NJ08) tells Nicolle Wallace they were NOT at the facility to protest, they were there to exercise Congressional oversight.
The chiron was never corrected.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
The chiron was never corrected.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, who is challenging #NJ08 Rep. Rob Menendez in the Democratic primary, would be only the second Sikh to ever serve in Congress; the first was Democrat Dalip Singh Saund, a 3-term California representative who won in 1956. www.dailykos.com/stories/2023...
New Jersey mayor launches primary bid against son of indicted senator
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla announced on Tuesday that he would challenge freshman Rep. Rob Menendez, the son of indicted Sen. Bob Menendez, in the June 4 Democratic primary. New Jersey's 8th District, ....
www.dailykos.com
December 12, 2023 at 9:12 PM
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, who is challenging #NJ08 Rep. Rob Menendez in the Democratic primary, would be only the second Sikh to ever serve in Congress; the first was Democrat Dalip Singh Saund, a 3-term California representative who won in 1956. www.dailykos.com/stories/2023...
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🖐️ NJ-08: Flipping off constituents?
Not a good look.
We deserve better. Way better.
Vote Mussab Ali → June 2.
Because respect shouldn't be optional. 😘
#MussabAli #NJ08 #June2 #NoFlippingWay @nj50501.bsky.social
@atnj.org @mussabali.bsky.social
Not a good look.
We deserve better. Way better.
Vote Mussab Ali → June 2.
Because respect shouldn't be optional. 😘
#MussabAli #NJ08 #June2 #NoFlippingWay @nj50501.bsky.social
@atnj.org @mussabali.bsky.social
June 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM
🖐️ NJ-08: Flipping off constituents?
Not a good look.
We deserve better. Way better.
Vote Mussab Ali → June 2.
Because respect shouldn't be optional. 😘
#MussabAli #NJ08 #June2 #NoFlippingWay @nj50501.bsky.social
@atnj.org @mussabali.bsky.social
Not a good look.
We deserve better. Way better.
Vote Mussab Ali → June 2.
Because respect shouldn't be optional. 😘
#MussabAli #NJ08 #June2 #NoFlippingWay @nj50501.bsky.social
@atnj.org @mussabali.bsky.social
The incumbent is a political dynasty. Mussab says: No kings. No crowns. No heirs.
🔗 alifornj.com @mussabali.bsky.social
#MussabAli #NJ08 #NoKingsNoCrowns #CourageCandidate #AbolishICE #MedicareForAll @nj50501.bsky.social @atnj.org @dosocialjustice.bsky.social
🔗 alifornj.com @mussabali.bsky.social
#MussabAli #NJ08 #NoKingsNoCrowns #CourageCandidate #AbolishICE #MedicareForAll @nj50501.bsky.social @atnj.org @dosocialjustice.bsky.social
Mussab Ali for New Jersey Congress - Mussab Ali For NJ Congress
Mussab Ali is running for Congress for NJ 8th district.
alifornj.com
May 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The incumbent is a political dynasty. Mussab says: No kings. No crowns. No heirs.
🔗 alifornj.com @mussabali.bsky.social
#MussabAli #NJ08 #NoKingsNoCrowns #CourageCandidate #AbolishICE #MedicareForAll @nj50501.bsky.social @atnj.org @dosocialjustice.bsky.social
🔗 alifornj.com @mussabali.bsky.social
#MussabAli #NJ08 #NoKingsNoCrowns #CourageCandidate #AbolishICE #MedicareForAll @nj50501.bsky.social @atnj.org @dosocialjustice.bsky.social
Hey #NewJersey!
You need to register to vote (by mail &/or in person) by OCTOBER 16
with County Commissioner of Registration here: http://nj.gov/state/elections/voting-information-local-officials.html
#NJ01 #NJ02 #NJ03 #NJ04 #NJ05 #NJ06 #NJ07 #NJ08 #NJ09 #NJ10 #NJ11 #NJ12
And check...
You need to register to vote (by mail &/or in person) by OCTOBER 16
with County Commissioner of Registration here: http://nj.gov/state/elections/voting-information-local-officials.html
#NJ01 #NJ02 #NJ03 #NJ04 #NJ05 #NJ06 #NJ07 #NJ08 #NJ09 #NJ10 #NJ11 #NJ12
And check...
December 5, 2024 at 5:08 PM