Rep. Donald W. Norcross, a Democrat who has represented New Jersey's 1st Congressional District since 2014, is running for reelection in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

He faces Republican Damon M. Galdo.

Cherry Hill falls within the 1st Congressional District. Norcross has highlighted infrastructure funding for South Jersey, health care and labor issues as central to his campaign, according to his campaign website.

Candidate information

  • Party: Democratic
  • Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives, New Jersey 1st Congressional District
  • Birthplace: Camden, New Jersey (Dec. 13, 1958)
  • Hometown: Grew up in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
  • Education: Associate's in apprenticeship, Camden County College; attended Rutgers University-Camden

Experience and public service

Norcross began his career as an electrician in 1979, according to BallotReady data. He served as an agent at Local 351 and rose to president of the Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO Central Labor Council, where he said he represented thousands of workers for nearly 20 years, according to his congressional biography. He also served as president of the Southern New Jersey Building Trades Council.

Norcross served as chairman of the United Way of Camden from 2002 to 2004. He entered elected office as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly and then served as a state senator in New Jersey's 5th District from 2010 to 2014, according to public records.

He has served in the U.S. House since 2014. In Congress, he sits on the House Armed Services Committee, where he is ranking member of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, and on the House Committee on Education and Workforce. He co-founded the Bipartisan Building Trades Caucus and serves as a member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, according to his congressional biography.

On the issues

The following positions are stated by Norcross on his campaign website.

Infrastructure and economy: Norcross said he has "advocated for and won funding for multiple projects – community revitalization, water infrastructure funding, clean energy, and environmental projects." He said he is focused on strengthening the region's colleges, universities, hospitals and ports.

Health care: Norcross said he opposes efforts to repeal health care coverage expansions and supports lowering prescription drug costs. He said he co-chairs the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force in Congress and supports treating addiction as a public health issue. He also said he is fighting to ensure insurance companies treat mental health the same as physical health.

Education and workforce: Norcross said he supports making child care more affordable, expanding pre-K and improving school facilities. He said he is focused on expanding vocational, technical and apprenticeship training programs.

Veterans: Norcross said veterans deserve "unrestricted access to the best health care America has to offer" and the freedom to choose their preferred provider using existing VA insurance.

Environment: Norcross said he supports investment in renewable energy and opposes offshore drilling in the Atlantic, citing potential harm to the Jersey Shore's environment and economy.

Endorsements

The following endorsements are claimed by the endorsers, according to BallotReady:

  • AFL-CIO
  • New Jersey Citizen Action
  • Burlington County Central Labor Council
  • Humane Society of the United States
  • National Education Association

The Cherry Hill Courier did not interview Norcross for this profile. Information is drawn from public records, his campaign website and BallotReady data.