Senate · New Jersey
Cory Booker (D)
D
Cory BookerINC
DEM · U.S. Senator since 2013
R
Justin Murphy
REP
No recent public polls · No polls logged
No recent public poll logged. · Sabato: Safe D
New Jersey 2026 elections
New Jersey votes for U.S. Senate on November 3, 2026, along with its U.S. House seats.
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2026 results in New Jersey · unofficial
New Jersey Senate
✓ Winner: Cory Booker (D)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Cory Booker Democrat ✓62.4%
Justin Murphy Republican35.0%
Cory Booker won by 27.5 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 8:00 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 8:43 PM ET: D +40.1 (30% counted) → now D +27.5
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
U.S. House (12 seats): 11 D · 1 R
| District | Winner / leader | Vote % | Counted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ-1 | Donald Norcross D · incumbent · vs Damon Galdo (R) | 70.4–29.6D +40.8 | 98% | ✓ Called |
| NJ-2 | Zack Mullock D · vs Jeff Van Drew (R) | 50.9–48.1D +2.8 | 98% | ✓ Called Flipped |
| NJ-3 | Herb Conaway D · incumbent · vs Michael McGuire (R) | 62.8–35.3D +27.5 | 98% | ✓ Called |
| NJ-4 | Christopher Smith R · incumbent · vs Rachel Peace (D) | 59.0–41.0R +18.0 | 98% | ✓ Called |
| NJ-5 | Josh Gottheimer D · incumbent · vs Sean Kirrane (R) | 62.5–34.6D +27.9 | 98% | ✓ Called |
| NJ-6 | Frank Pallone D · incumbent · vs Hillary Herzig (R) | 69.4–30.6D +38.8 | 97% | ✓ Called |
| NJ-7 | Rebecca Bennett D · vs Thomas Kean (R) | 57.4–41.0D +16.4 | 97% | ✓ Called Flipped |
| NJ-8 | Rob Menendez D · incumbent · vs Craig Honts (AO) | 88.6–4.2D +84.4 | 98% | ✓ Called |
| NJ-9 | Nelida Pou D · incumbent · vs Rosie Pino (R) | 66.8–31.8D +35.0 | 96% | ✓ Called |
| NJ-10 | LaMonica McIver D · incumbent · vs Carmen Bucco (R) | 84.6–15.4D +69.2 | 97% | ✓ Called |
| NJ-11 | Analilia Mejia D · incumbent · vs Joe Hathaway (R) | 60.8–38.3D +22.5 | 96% | ✓ Called |
| NJ-12 | Adam Hamawy D · vs Gregg Mele (R) | 70.5–27.9D +42.6 | 97% | ✓ Called |
Senate and governor calls: Fox News Decision Desk. House calls: The Associated Press, as shown by Fox News. Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET. All 435 House districts →
Tracked Senate and governor races
Solid D
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Voting in New Jersey
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Verified deadlines
- Voter registration deadline: · all methods · Official source ↗
- Early in-person voting: · in person through November 1, 2026 · Official source ↗
- Mail-in ballot application deadline (by mail): · mail · Official source ↗
- Mail-in ballot application in person at county clerk: · in person (closes) · Official source ↗Until 3 p.m.
- Mail-in ballot postmark / drop-off deadline: · mail, drop box or in person · postmark by this date · Official source ↗Drop box or county board: by 8 p.m.
- Last day for postmarked mail ballots to arrive: · mail · must be received by this date · Official source ↗
Sources checked 2026-10-07. Election rules and deadlines can change; confirm details with the authority.
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New Jersey election guide
What New Jersey voters decide on November 3, 2026
New Jersey U.S. Senate: Cory Booker (D, U.S. Senator since 2013) faces Justin Murphy (R). Incumbent status: Cory Booker (D). The seat is currently held by a Democrat. The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid D and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Safe D. We have not logged a recent public poll for this race. Full race page →
New Jersey also elects all 12 of its U.S. House seats, which count toward the 218 needed for a House majority.
When polls close in New Jersey
Polls close at 8 p.m. ET on Election Day. See every state on our poll closing times page.
Questions people ask
What is on the ballot in New Jersey in 2026?
New Jersey votes for U.S. Senate on November 3, 2026, along with all 12 of its U.S. House seats and state and local offices.
When do polls close in New Jersey?
Polls in New Jersey close at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line at closing time can still vote.
How do I register to vote in New Jersey?
Registration deadlines and rules differ by state. Use vote.gov to register in New Jersey or to find your state election office, which has official deadlines and polling places.