U.S. House candidate · New Jersey 8th District
Rob Menendez
Overview
Poliscope ↗$2.24M
Raised this cycle
2025–26 · FEC
$913K
Outside support
+ $11K in 24/48-hour notices
$0
Outside opposition
10%
Small-dollar share
44%
In-state share
6
Flags
Raised and spent are the FEC's official 2025–26 totals through Oct 14, 2026. Poliscope, which supplies the donor, PAC and sector breakdowns on this page, has not loaded the latest report yet and shows $1.96M raised through Jun 30, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
Robert J. Menendez is a Democratic Representative from NJ (District 08). Menendez's campaign has raised $2.0 million from 720 donors. Funding includes 0.1% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 44.0% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include LOWENSTEIN SANDLER LLP, LEFRAK, AMERICAN SPRAYTECH. Campaign committees include MENENDEZ FOR CONGRESS.
Backed byProvisional
AIPAC
- AIPAC PAC gave $4,994 (2026)
- AIPAC PAC gave $12,301 (2024)
Crypto super PACs
- PROTECT PROGRESS spent $262,965 supporting
The AI industry super PAC
- THINK BIG spent $638,280 supporting
Industry moneyProvisional
Union PAC
- SEIU COPE gave $2,500 (2026)
- SEIU COPE gave $5,000 (2024)
- AFSCME PEOPLE gave $10,000 (2026)
- AFSCME PEOPLE gave $10,000 (2024)
- IBEW PAC gave $5,000 (2024)
- UFCW Active Ballot Club gave $2,500 (2026)
- UFCW Active Ballot Club gave $5,000 (2024)
- Teamsters DRIVE gave $2,500 (2026)
- Teamsters DRIVE gave $5,000 (2024)
- AFT COPE gave $2,500 (2026)
- AFT COPE gave $5,000 (2024)
- UA Union Plumbers & Pipefitters Vote PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- LIUNA PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- LIUNA PAC gave $10,000 (2024)
- NALC PAC gave $2,500 (2026)
- NALC PAC gave $5,000 (2024)
- Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee gave $10,000 (2026)
- Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee gave $10,000 (2024)
Realtors PAC
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $10,000 (2024)
Records
Accepted gifts or sponsored travel
- 2 gift or travel filings
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Money
Poliscope ↗$2.24M
Total raised
FEC, through Oct 14, 2026
$1.13M
From individuals
$13K unitemized
$734K
From PACs
720
Donors
avg $1,222
36%
Large-donor share
$0
Self-funding
personal-funds loans made in 2025–26
By election cycle
- 2022 959 donors$1.75M
- 2024 1,180 donors$2.38M
- 2026 969 donors$1.96M
Contribution sizes
- <$200 19 gifts · 8%$926
- $200-$499 134 gifts · 3%$35K
- $500-$999 276 gifts · 13%$147K
- $1,000-$2,899 344 gifts · 43%$479K
- $2,900+ 126 gifts · 40%$441K
Top donor sectorsProvisional
- LOWENSTEIN SANDLER LLP 14 gifts$24K
- LEFRAK 6 gifts$21K
- AMERICAN SPRAYTECH 4 gifts$14K
- APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT 6 gifts$14K
- BGR GROUP 14 gifts$12K
- WINNING STRATEGIES WASHINGTON 6 gifts$12K
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY 3 gifts$10K
- TIBER CREEK GROUP 5 gifts$9K
- AECOM 6 gifts$8K
- 1ST FINANCIAL BANK USA 2 gifts$7K
- AGINS INTERIOR 2 gifts$7K
- ALAMO INSURANCE GROUP, INC. 2 gifts$7K
- APPLIED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 2 gifts$7K
- BLACKSTONE 2 gifts$7K
- BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE 2 gifts$7K
Top donor employersProvisional
Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
- LOWENSTEIN SANDLER LLP 10 donors · 14 gifts$24K
- LEFRAK 3 donors · 6 gifts$21K
- AMERICAN SPRAYTECH 3 donors · 4 gifts$14K
- APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT 6 donors · 6 gifts$14K
- BGR GROUP 9 donors · 14 gifts$12K
- WINNING STRATEGIES WASHINGTON 5 donors · 6 gifts$12K
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY 2 donors · 3 gifts$10K
- TIBER CREEK GROUP 3 donors · 5 gifts$9K
- AECOM 3 donors · 6 gifts$8K
- 1ST FINANCIAL BANK USA 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- AGINS INTERIOR 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- ALAMO INSURANCE GROUP, INC. 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- APPLIED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- BLACKSTONE 2 donors · 2 gifts$7K
- BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE 1 donors · 2 gifts$7K
Top contributorsProvisional
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERINOFF, CHARLES | individual | VT | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| POHAN, ARMAND | individual | NJ | $7,000 | — | 3 |
| LALWANI, ASHOK | individual | NJ | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| MALMGREN, COREY | individual | DC | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| MATTES, BARI | individual | NJ | $7,000 | — | 4 |
| PROL, THOMAS | individual | NJ | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| PANAR, MANNY | individual | MD | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| OFER, EPHRAT | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| ALAMO, LUIS | individual | NJ | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| ZEFF, RON | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| LEFRAK, HARRISON | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| GURAL, JEFFREY | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BARRY, JENNIFER | individual | TX | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| LEFRAK, RICHARD | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| HACKMAN, MICHAEL | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 2 |
PAC contributors
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRH AMERICAS, INC. PAC | TX | $10,000 | 4 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | CT | $10,000 | 3 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | MD | $10,000 | 2 |
| UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | IL | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $9,500 | 5 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC) | DC | $8,500 | 7 |
| QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | NJ | $8,500 | 4 |
| DELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | DC | $7,500 | 3 |
| ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ELEVANCE HEALTH PAC) | DC | $7,500 | 5 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | DC | $7,500 | 2 |
| COMCAST CORPORATION & NBCUNIVERSAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - FEDERAL | PA | $7,500 | 2 |
| BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BSC PAC) | MA | $7,500 | 2 |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC. FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AKA - PRUDENTIAL FEDERAL PAC) | NJ | $7,500 | 2 |
Where the money comes from
- NJ 44% · home state$485K
- NY 24%$267K
- DC 7%$73K
- CA 6%$68K
- MD 6%$64K
- VA 3%$29K
- FL 2%$20K
- CT 2%$19K
- PA 1%$13K
- MA 1%$13K
- PR 1%$12K
- TX 91%$10K
How the campaign spends
FEC ↗MENENDEZ FOR CONGRESS: $1.09M across 647 operating expenditures, Feb 6, 2024 to May 13, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
Top payees
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIA FORTITUDE | NJ | digital advertising | $215,333 | 3 |
| FROST GROUP | DC | fundraising consulting services · fundraising consulting services & expenses | $175,002 | 17 |
| CARDMEMBER SERVICES | NY | credit card payment - see below · refund · fees | $97,154 | 25 |
| MESSAGE & MEDIA, INC. | NJ | direct mail · domain registration | $85,385 | 5 |
| MALTZMAN SCHEPPS, SAMANTHA | MD | fundraising consulting services | $80,000 | 16 |
| PATINKIN RESEARCH STRATEGIES | WA | polling | $42,000 | 1 |
| DMGSGD, LLC | NJ | strategic consulting services | $40,000 | 16 |
| CFO COMPLIANCE, LLC | RI | compliance services | $32,085 | 16 |
| PAYCHEX | NY | payroll tax · payroll processing fees | $26,915 | 71 |
| CSG LAW | NJ | legal services | $25,000 | 5 |
| ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES | MA | credit card processing fees | $22,206 | 93 |
| NGP VAN | DC | database services | $20,160 | 4 |
By stated purpose
- fundraising consulting services 31 payments$232K
- digital advertising 4 payments$215K
- credit card payment - see below 16 payments$97K
- direct mail 4 payments$85K
- payroll 87 payments$46K
- polling 1 payments$42K
- strategic consulting services 17 payments$40K
- credit card processing fees 135 payments$36K
- compliance services 16 payments$32K
- catering 19 payments$28K
- legal services 5 payments$25K
- fundraising consulting services & expenses 2 payments$23K
Outside spending & dark money
FEC ↗Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THINK BIG C00923417 | Support | $638K 5 filings | The AI industry super PAC | — |
| PROTECT PROGRESS C00848440 | Support | $263K 5 filings | Crypto super PACs | — |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00030718 | Support | $11K 3 filings | — |
Since the latest regular reports
Reported in 24/48-hour notices; may overlap periodic reports. Late spending is reported in 24- and 48-hour notices before it appears in a regular report; these amounts are shown separately and are not included in the totals above.
| Spender | Stance | In notices | Dated after |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00030718 | Support | $11K 3 notices, latest May 13, 2026 | No processed regular report yet |
Voting record
Congress.gov ↗1,917 roll calls on record: 750 yea, 967 nay, 16 not voting.
1000 of 1000
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 2403 Retire through Ownership Act | Yea | Passed 401–14 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 415–9 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act | Yea | Passed 417–3 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10326 PROOF Act | Nay | Passed 217–207 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 352–72 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 262–159 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Yea | Passed 220–204 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 216–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 9500 Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | Yea | Passed 408–17 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 343–79 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 424–0 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 8278 Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | Yea | Passed 417–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2978 GUARD Act | Yea | Passed 414–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | No | Passed 214–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Nay | Passed 232–147 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3276 Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 345–60 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4219 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 371–33 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 237–169 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1501 Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | Nay | Passed 218–201 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Nay | Failed 212–206 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1498 In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. | Yea | Passed 413–2 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 219–196 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Yea | Failed 202–212 |
Bills sponsored and cosponsored
Congress.gov ↗| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1567 | Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses. | cosponsor | Health | Sep 21, 2026 | — |
| 1559 | Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week". | cosponsor | Education | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 6130 | ASAP Act | cosponsor | Health | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 979 | AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 | cosponsor | Science, Technology, Communications | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 9615 | BRACE Act | cosponsor | Environmental Protection | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 9332 | Load Forecasting Enhancement Act | cosponsor | Energy | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 2004 | Tyler’s Law | cosponsor | Health | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 215 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media". | cosponsor | Immigration | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 1431 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 1515 | Recognizing New Jersey's first responders, including its law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, who responded to the September 11, 2001, attacks at the World Trade Center and who carried out the rescue, recovery, and medical relief efforts in the days and months that followed. | cosponsor | Emergency Management | Sep 8, 2026 | — |
| 1511 | Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget. | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 3, 2026 | — |
| 1506 | Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month". | cosponsor | Health | Sep 1, 2026 | — |
| 10003 | Consumer Protection and Recovery Act | cosponsor | Commerce | Jul 30, 2026 | — |
| 1463 | Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month". | cosponsor | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | Jul 27, 2026 | — |
| 9941 | Right to IVF Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Health | Jul 23, 2026 | — |
Committees
FEC ↗Campaign committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENENDEZ FOR CONGRESS | C00799767 | H / P | principal | $5.69M |
Terms in Congress
| end | url | type | party | phone | start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 | https://menendez.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-7919 | 2023-01-03 |
| 2027-01-03 | https://menendez.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-7919 | 2025-01-03 |
Stock trades
Filings ↗STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Gifts & travel
Filings ↗Lobbying ties
Poliscope ↗Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: LOWENSTEIN SANDLER LLP, LEFRAK, AMERICAN SPRAYTECH, APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT, BGR GROUP. See money.
Financial disclosures
Poliscope ↗Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Past races
FEC ↗| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | NJ | 08 | H2NJ08232 | $1.96M |
| 2024 | House | NJ | 08 | H2NJ08232 | $2.38M |
| 2022 | House | NJ | 08 | H2NJ08232 | $1.75M |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Oct 25, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.