New Jersey's 1st congressional district is a

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in the

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. The district, which includes Camden and

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suburbs of

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, has been represented by Democrat

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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. NJ01congressdistrict

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.

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, December 23, 2021. Accessed November 5, 2022. ; Burlington County (2): : Maple Shade Township,

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; Camden County (36): :All 36 municipalities ; Gloucester County (14) : Deptford Township, East Greenwich Township (part, also 2nd),

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, Monroe Township,

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, Paulsboro,

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, Washington Township, Wenonah, West Deptford Township, Westville, Woodbury Heights,

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Recent election results in 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

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. All seats elected starting in 1815.

1843–present: One seat

Recent election results

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

References

Sources

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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