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.
Senator since winning a 2013 special election, and former mayor of Newark. Had more than $32 million banked as of May.
Race overview →Attorney and former deputy mayor of Tabernacle in Burlington County. Beat Richard Tabor and Alex Zdan in the June 2 primary.
WHYY profile →We haven’t found a public general-election poll of Booker vs. Murphy.
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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 →