Cory Booker is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate in New Jersey in 2026, and he was unopposed in the Democratic primary. The Republican nominee is Justin Murphy, who won the GOP primary and will face Booker in the November general election.

Who’s on the ballot

  • Cory Booker (Democrat) — incumbent U.S. senator, running for another term.
  • Justin Murphy (Republican) — winner of the Republican primary.
  • Booker did not face primary challengers, while Murphy defeated Robert Lebovics, Richard Tabor, and Alex Zdan for the nomination.

Quick context

New Jersey’s Senate race is one of the state’s main federal contests in 2026, with the primary held on June 2 and the general election set for November. Early reporting and candidate lists showed the Republican field narrowing to Murphy before the primary result was called.

Bottom line

As of now, the race is Booker vs. Murphy in November 2026.