Josh Gottheimer
Joshua S. Gottheimer is an American politician, attorney, writer, and public policy adviser serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, his district stretches along the northern border of the state from New York City's densely populated metropolitan suburbs in Bergen County northwest through exurban and rural territory in northern Passaic and Sussex Counties.
100 votes
13 days until Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1975-03-08, North Caldwell
Education
Harvard Law School, University of Pennsylvania, primary school, West Essex High School
Prior Occupations
politician, speechwriter, business executive, lawyer
Positions Held
member of congress, chairperson, United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
New Jersey
Status
Current member
In office since
2017
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