Incumbent
Herb Conaway
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New Jersey
$4.1K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds — NJ-03 House winner?
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95.5%chance to win
$4.1KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age63 years old (Jan 30, 1963)
GenderMale
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LocationNew Jersey
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationPrinceton University (A.B., 1985)
Notable personal detailsHerbert C. Conaway Jr. is a U.S. Representative from New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District, serving in the 119th Congress since January 3, 2025. He previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1998 to 2025, including as deputy speaker and majority whip. Conaway is a physician and served in the United States Air Force from 1992 to 1996. He earned degrees from Princeton University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Rutgers University.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Herb Conaway emphasizes lowering the tax burden on middle-class families, protecting small businesses, and expanding job opportunities. He has also supported property tax relief, small business relief during the pandemic, and measures tied to manufacturing jobs and tax credits.
Healthcare
Herb Conaway supports preserving and expanding ACA-style coverage protections, including codifying essential health benefits and creating a state-based health exchange. He also frames healthcare access as a right and backs efforts to improve affordability and related health services.
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Immigration & Border
Herb Conaway has criticized inhumane conditions at an ICE detention facility, emphasized due process and humane treatment, and called for state investigators to review the facility. He has also said he would oppose additional ICE and DHS funding until the agencies address those concerns. His House votes page shows he voted against the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act in March 2026.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
He supports codifying Roe v. Wade into national law and says the government has no place in the exam room. His campaign site says he has backed funding and legal protections for reproductive health services, including abortion access, and has pledged to continue fighting for reproductive rights in Congress.
Climate & Energy
Herb Conaway has backed clean-energy and climate-pollution reduction measures, including renewable energy infrastructure, solar deployment, and zero-emission equipment incentives. His record also shows support for protecting drinking water and strengthening environmental protections.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports commonsense gun safety measures that include background checks, keeping firearms away from people who pose a danger to themselves or others, and safe-storage requirements. Also supports efforts to address ghost guns and treats gun violence as a public safety and public health issue.
Latest News
Herb Conaway is being mentioned in coverage of the 2026 House battleground, where several races have shifted toward Democrats. The broader analysis says Democrats have gained ground in some districts, but Republicans still hold a narrow overall advantage. The reporting does not give specific new developments about Conaway himself, so his news appears tied to the changing outlook for House races.
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