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April 21, 2026

NJ-8 Democratic Primary Poll
(Apr 2026)
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If the Democratic primary for NJ-8 was held today, incumbent Rob Menendez would be favored over progressive challenger Mussab Ali. But new polling from the Center for Strategic Politics demonstrates that on topics from Israel to healthcare, Menendez is taking positions that don’t align with his constituents.

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