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New Jersey ballot

U.S. Senate New Jersey

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.56 · Progressive

Cory 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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IndependentWithdrewAttorney

Bob Menendez Sr. ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewCommunity organizer

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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DemocraticFirst-time candidateRetail

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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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewEducator

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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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewTeacher/Business Owner

Gregory Richard Tomaini ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Harsh Naik ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Socialist WorkersFirst-time candidate

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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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Joseph Signorello ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewAdministrator

Justin Maldonado ran for U.S. House New Jersey District 6 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateSelf-Employed

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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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Kevin Cupples ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner

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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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Michael Misseri ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Muhammad Usman ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Together for NJ PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

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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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewProduct manager

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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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Saxon Callahan ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewRetired law enforcement officer

Shirley Maia-Cusick ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewAttorney

Stuart David Meissner ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Tammy Murphy ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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No party listedFirst-time candidateActivist

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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Primary

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Cory 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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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Alex Zdan ran for U.S. Senate New Jersey in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedSelf-Employed

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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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Richard Tabor is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate New Jersey in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateOtolaryngologist

Robert Lebovics is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate New Jersey in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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