U.S. Senate New Jersey
General: November 3, 2026Cory Booker is the incumbent U.S. Senator from New Jersey, having previously served as Mayor of Newark and on the City Council. He holds degrees in political science, sociology, history, and law and worked as an attorney before entering public service.
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Alex Zdan ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Bob Menendez Sr. ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026.
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Chris Fields ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Daniel Cruz ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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A retail worker and first-time candidate, Castillo advocates for stronger workers' rights including higher minimum wage and paid leave. He emphasizes AI regulation, affordable childcare, and public utility ownership.
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Gary Rich ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Gregg Mele is an educator and attorney running for U.S. House New Jersey District 12 for the first time. He emphasizes personal medical freedom and informed patient choice, supporting small businesses through lower taxes, and helping veterans. He opposes government mandates.
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Gregory Richard Tomaini ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Harsh Naik ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Joanne Kuniansky is the Socialist Workers party candidate, running for office for the first time. She emphasizes energy policy, economic policy, and election integrity.
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Joseph Signorello ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Justin Maldonado ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 6 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Justin Murphy, a Republican and former Navy service member, is running for the U.S. Senate from New Jersey in his first run. He emphasizes implementing a flat income tax, promoting home ownership, and protecting parental rights.
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Kevin Cupples ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Kyle Jasey ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Lisa McCormick ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Michael Estrada ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Michael Misseri ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Muhammad Usman ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Natalie Rivera ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Navodaya Garepalli ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Nick Carducci ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Patrick Merrill ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Peter Vallorosi ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Saxon Callahan ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Shirley Maia-Cusick ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Stuart David Meissner ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Tammy Murphy ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Veronica Fernandez is an electrician, insurance underwriter, and activist running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey for her first term. She supports a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, Medicare for All, and abolishing ICE while establishing citizenship pathways.
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