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Josh Gottheimer

Currently holds the office of U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey 5th Congressional District until January 3, 2025.

Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey 5th Congressional District in 2024 New Jersey General Election.

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Josh Gottheimer

U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey 5th Congressional District

About Josh Gottheimer

Professional Experience
US House of Representatives, US Representative - District 5, New Jersey (2017 - Present)
Microsoft, General Manager, Advertising and Strategy (2012 - 2015)
Federal Communications Commission, Senior Counselor to the Chairman (2010 - 2012)
University of Pennsylvania, Visiting Professor (2009 - 2011)
Burston-Marsteller, Executive Vice President, Worldwide (2006 - 2010)
Ford Motor Company, Director, Strategic Communications (2005 - 2006)
Hillary Clinton for President Campaign, Consultant (2003 - 2004)
John Kerry for President Campaign, Deputy Director of Speechwriting and Sr Policy Advisor (2003 - 2004)
Clark for President Campaign, Director of Speechwriting and Deputy Communications Director (2003 - 2004)
US Commission On Civil Rights, Senior Advisor to the Chairwoman (2001 - 2001)
The White House, Speechwriter and Special Assistant to the President (1998 - 2001)
Degrees
Doctorate, University of Oxford, Modern History (1999)
JD, Harvard University (2004)
Bachelor's, University of Pennsylvania, American History (1997)
High School Diploma, West Essex Senior High School

Defense / Veterans

Josh always has and always will continue to stand up for the veterans and first responders who put their lives on the line for us. Learn more

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Election Information

Recent Candidacies
U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey 5th Congressional District in New Jersey General Election
U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey 5th Congressional District in New Jersey Primary Election
U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey 5th Congressional District in New Jersey General Election
U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey 5th Congressional District in New Jersey General Election
U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey 5th Congressional District in New Jersey Primary Election

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