New Jersey's 1st congressional district
U.S. House district for New Jersey
New Jersey's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The district, which includes Camden and South Jersey suburbs, has been represented by Democrat Donald Norcross since November 2014. It is among the most reliably Democratic districts in New Jersey, as it is mainly made up of Democratic-dominated Camden County.
Counties and municipalities in the district
For the 118th and successive Congresses, based on redistricting following the 2020 census, the district contains all or portions of three counties and 52 municipalities.
Burlington County (2)
Maple Shade Township, Palmyra
Camden County (36)
All 36 municipalities
Gloucester County (14)
Deptford Township, East Greenwich Township (part, also 2nd; includes Mount Royal and part of Mickleton), Glassboro, Mantua Township, Monroe Township, National Park, Paulsboro, Pitman, Washington Township, Wenonah, West Deptford Township, Westville, Woodbury Heights, Woodbury
Recent election results from statewide races
List of members representing the district
1789–1813: one seat
1813–1815: two seats
From 1813 to 1815, two seats were apportioned, elected at-large on a general ticket.
All seats elected at-large starting in 1815.
1843–present: one seat
Seats had been elected at-large until 1843.
Recent election results
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
References
Sources
Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
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