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2026 Race · New Jersey

U.S. Senate

7 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. Senate in New Jersey is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 7 candidates are on record: Cory Booker (Democratic), Justin Murphy (Republican), Veronica Fernandez (End the Corruption! Party), Justin Maldonado (Independent), Michael Misseri (Independent), Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers Party), and Natalie Rivera (Together for NJ Party). The seat is currently held by Cory A. Booker (Democratic), who has served since October 2013, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Justin Murphy

Republican

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Veronica Fernandez

End the Corruption! Party

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Justin Maldonado

Independent

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Michael Misseri

Independent

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Joanne Kuniansky

Socialist Workers Party

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Natalie Rivera

Together for NJ Party

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Incumbent's record this term

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Cory A. Booker

Democratic · Since October 2013

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
  • Foreign Relations
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • S.4913

    A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's...

  • S.4914

    A bill to strengthen and expand the Green Ribbon Schools Program at the Department of Education by...

2026 New Jersey U.S. Senate — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey in 2026?

Cory Booker (Democratic), Justin Murphy (Republican), Veronica Fernandez (End the Corruption! Party), Justin Maldonado (Independent), Michael Misseri (Independent), Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers Party), and Natalie Rivera (Together for NJ Party). Cory Booker is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 New Jersey U.S. Senate election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by New Jersey and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Cory A. Booker, a Democratic, currently represents New Jersey, serving since October 2013.

What committees does Cory A. Booker serve on?

Cory A. Booker serves on Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, and Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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