Justin Murphy Wins New Jersey GOP Senate Primary To Face Cory Booker
Justin Murphy won the New Jersey Republican U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and will face Democratic Sen. Cory Booker in November in a state that last elected a Republican senator in 1972.[1]
Murphy is an attorney, a U.S. Navy veteran and a former Tabernacle deputy mayor who ran for the GOP Senate nomination in 2024.[1] He defeated Richard Tabor, Alex Zdan and Robert Lebovics in a close four-way race, with results reported at about 90% of precincts counted.[1]
Murphy previously sought the GOP nomination in 2024.[1] Incumbent Sen. Cory Booker ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and will be the party's November nominee.[1]
The November matchup will decide whether a Republican can win a New Jersey Senate seat for the first time since 1972.[1]
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- Justin Murphy won the New Jersey Republican U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
- Murphy is an attorney, U.S. Navy veteran and former Tabernacle deputy mayor who previously ran for the GOP Senate nomination in 2024.
- He defeated Richard Tabor, Alex Zdan and Robert Lebovics in a close four-way race, with results reported at about 90% of precincts counted.
- Murphy will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, who ran unopposed, in November in a state that last elected a Republican senator in 1972.
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