News From Trenton · January 20, 2026

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Revising Process for Filling Vacant U.S. House of Representatives Seats

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Governor Phil Murphy today (1/15) signed into law A5886/S4664, revising the requirements for filling a U.S. House of Representatives seat following a vacancy. The revised requirements seek to eliminate previous challenges that have led to delays in electing a new representative.

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