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Nov 3, 2026 · incumbent

New Jersey - United States Senate

Sen. Cory Booker, in office since 2013, ran unopposed in the June 2 primary and is seeking a third full term. Republican Justin Murphy won his primary with 33.3%. Independent Veronica Fernandez and Socialist Workers candidate Joanne Kuniansky are also running. Republicans haven't won a Senate race in New Jersey since 1972.

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Cory Booker
Democrat

Senator since winning a 2013 special election, and former mayor of Newark. Had more than $32 million banked as of May.

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Justin Murphy
Republican

Attorney and former deputy mayor of Tabernacle in Burlington County. Beat Richard Tabor and Alex Zdan in the June 2 primary.

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Ratings: Cook Political Report (Aug 20), Sabato’s Crystal Ball (Aug 26), Decision Desk HQ (Aug 5). Source →

We haven’t found a public general-election poll of Booker vs. Murphy.

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Money & campaign finance
RAISEDCASH ON HANDUNDER-$200 DONORS
Cory Booker
$18.9M$23.1M45% of receipts
Justin Murphy
$27K$12327% of receipts

Campaign committee totals for the 2025–26 cycle, through June 30, 2026. Under-$200 share is unitemized individual contributions divided by total receipts. FEC filings →

Positions summarized from WHYY, The Philadelphia Inquirer and Wikipedia · September 2026
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