Race · November 3, 2026

U.S. Senate · New Jersey

4 candidates on the ballot.1,2

§1Candidates

Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.

Cory Booker
Democratic · Incumbent
Currently serves as a U.S. senator from New Jersey.
Justin Murphy
Republican · Challenger
Veronica Fernandez
END THE CORRUPTION! · Challenger
Joanne Kuniansky
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY · Challenger

§2Side by side

Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.

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Cory BookerJustin MurphyVeronica FernandezJoanne Kuniansky
Party on the ballotDemocratic1,2Republican1,2END THE CORRUPTION!1,2SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY1,2
StatusIncumbent3ChallengerChallengerChallenger
Raised$21,275,163 through October 14, 20264$68,189 through October 14, 20265Not found in the public sources we checkedNot found in the public sources we checked
Cash on hand$22,899,4114$10,1915Not found in the public sources we checkedNot found in the public sources we checked
Outside spendingNot found in the public sources we checked$1,060 for · $0 against6Not found in the public sources we checkedNot found in the public sources we checked
Marijuana lawsHis campaign website says that in 2019 he reintroduced the Marijuana Justice Act, which would legalize marijuana at the federal level and provide relief to people with past marijuana convictions.7
Keep recreational use against the law
His campaign website says legalizing marijuana and other drugs harms young people and calls for a nationwide campaign against drug use.8		Not found in the public sources we checkedNot found in the public sources we checked
Health insurance systemNot found in the public sources we checked
Fewer federal insurance rules and more private plan choices, with aid paid to individuals
His campaign website says he opposes government-run health care and supports a health savings account for every American and letting people buy insurance from any company in the country.9
One government plan for everyone (Medicare for All)
Her campaign website says she strongly supports Medicare for All and would immediately sign on to Senator Bernie Sanders's bill.10		Not found in the public sources we checked

Issues only one candidate has addressed

By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.

Cory Booker — 1 issue
Justin Murphy — 17 issues
  • Abortion law
    Legal only in cases of rape or incest, or to save the woman's life
    His campaign website says he is pro-life and believes life begins at conception, with exceptions for the life of the mother and for rape and incest.9
  • Government funding and abortion
    His campaign website says he opposes tax dollars funding abortion.9
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs
    His campaign website says all elements of political correctness and DEI should be removed from the military.9
  • US Department of Education
    Close the department and move or end its programs
    His campaign website says he would abolish the federal Department of Education and divide its budget among local school boards for public education and school voucher programs.9
  • Vouchers and education savings accounts
    His campaign website says he supports school choice for parents and competition among all schools, and would direct federal education money to local school boards for public schools and voucher programs.9
  • Nuclear power
    His campaign website says he strongly supports expanding nuclear power in the U.S.9
  • Oil and gas drilling on federal land and offshore
    Lease more federal land and offshore areas for drilling
    His campaign website says energy production on federal lands should be promoted rather than restricted, with federal leasing and permitting sped up, but that he would not support projects that cannot be developed in an environmentally responsible way.9,11
  • Economic ties with China
    His campaign website says he would put tariffs on goods made in China, expel Chinese diplomats and close Chinese consulates, and withhold federal aid from colleges that take money from Chinese companies and universities.12
  • Permits to carry concealed guns
    No permit needed for adults who can legally own a gun
    His campaign website says he supports constitutional carry.9
  • Asylum rules
    His campaign website says he would revive the Remain in Mexico policy, end catch-and-release and use Title 42 health protections at the border.13
  • Border wall and barriers
    Build walls or fencing along much more of the border
    His campaign website says the southern border wall begun under the Trump administration should be finished and that the military should be deployed to secure the northern and southern borders.9,13
  • State and local role in immigration enforcement
    Require full cooperation, with penalties for places that limit it
    His campaign website says federal aid should be withheld from sanctuary cities and states, and that he supports letting state and local police take part in immigration enforcement under Section 287(g).9,13
  • Work eligibility checks (E-Verify)
    Require all employers to use it
    His campaign website says E-Verify should be implemented for America's workforce.13
  • Balanced budget amendment
    Add a balanced budget requirement to the Constitution
    His campaign website says he supports a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and making DOGE permanent.9
  • Federal income tax rates
    Replace the current income tax with a single flat rate or a national sales tax
    His campaign website says he would abolish the IRS and the Internal Revenue Code and replace the current system with a flat income tax of 10% to 12%.9
  • Fraud and improper payments in federal programs
    His campaign website says he would create a special Medicare and Medicaid fraud unit, reward tips that lead to fraud convictions and set severe penalties for abuse.9
  • Taxes on very large fortunes
    His campaign website says he would abolish the capital gains tax, estate taxes and the alternative minimum tax.9
Veronica Fernandez — 5 issues
  • Campaign finance rules
    Limit spending by outside groups, including by amending the Constitution to overturn Citizens United
    Her campaign website says she would sign on, on her first day, to a proposed constitutional amendment in the Senate to overturn Citizens United.10
  • Drawing district lines (redistricting)
    Have independent commissions, not lawmakers, draw district lines
    Her campaign website says she supports independent commissions to draw New Jersey's state and congressional district lines.10
  • Military aid to Israel
    Reduce or end military aid to Israel
    Her campaign website says she will not vote to continue arming the Netanyahu government and that sending taxpayer dollars to Israel is wasteful.10
  • Immigration enforcement inside the country
    Abolish ICE and move any remaining enforcement work to other agencies
    Her campaign website says ICE should be abolished immediately.10
  • Legal status for immigrants here without permission, including Dreamers
    A path to citizenship for most who meet requirements such as background checks
    Her campaign website says ICE should be replaced with a fast-tracked path to citizenship as part of comprehensive immigration reform.10

Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.