US Midterms 2026
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Justin Murphy, who served as deputy mayor of Tabernacle Township, is the Republican nominee challenging Democratic senator Cory Booker in New Jersey's 2026 U.S. Senate election.
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Justin Murphy, a Republican challenging Cory Booker for U.S. Senate in New Jersey, reported a low fundraising haul for Q3: $35,860 raised and $9,578 cash on hand at the end of September.
BookerTwo Republican state lawmakers are praising U.S. Senate candidate Justin Murphy's performance in last week's debate against Democratic incumbent Cory.
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The Republicans are hopeful of keeping their majority while the Democrats look to flip enough seats to put them on top.
The Cook Political Report, Decision Desk, Inside Elections and Sabato’s Crystal Ball all predict the race is either Solid Democrat or Safe Democrat.
BookerThe article discusses Justin Murphy, a New Jersey Senate candidate challenging Cory Booker, and argues that the GOP would be stronger in 2026 if current Republicans had “stuck to their guns” like Murphy.
Justin Murphy, the GOP challenger in the New Jersey Senate race, made a fiery debate moment that captivated audiences.
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Justin Murphy served as deputy mayor of Tabernacle Township, New Jersey, and has been a candidate in several earlier elections.
Murphy is the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Cory Booker, who is running for a third full term. In the Republican primary on June 2, 2026, Murphy won with 33.3% of the vote, finishing ahead of Richard Tabor, a state trooper, and Alex Zdan, a journalist. Booker was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. The general election takes place on November 3, 2026.
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