Early voting is underway in the District 11 special election. This is the race to fill the Congressional seat left vacant when Gov. Mikie Sherrill resigned to become governor.
A dozen candidates are vying for the spot, including 11 Democrats.
Democrats
John Bartlett, a Passaic County commissioner
Zach Beecher, an Army veteran and venture capitalist
Jean-Louis Cauvin, an attorney and comedian
Cammie Croft, a former White House deputy new media director
Brendan Gill, an at-large Essex County commissioner
Jeff Grayzel, deputy mayor of Morris Township
Tom Malinowski, a former congressman representing District 7
Analilia Mejia, co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy
Justin Strickland, an Army veteran and Chatham Borough councilor
Tanesha Way, former New Jersey lieutenant governor and secretary of state for NJ
Ana Lee Williams, a corporate social responsibility and engagement manager
Republicans
Joe Hathaway, the mayor of Randolph
The special election is set for Feb. 5. A special general election is set for April.