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Who is Justin Murphy and what is Murphy running on in the 2026 New Jersey Senate race?
Justin Murphy (R) is a long shot in the 2026 New Jersey Senate race, with about a 2% chance of winning, according to Kalshi and Polymarket on Sept 10.
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Justin Murphy is the Republican candidate for New Jersey U.S. Senate. Attorney and former Tabernacle Township deputy mayor/committeeman; finished third in the 2024 GOP Senate primary. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The race
New Jersey SenateBooker heavy favorite
Cory Booker D 98%Justin Murphy R 2%
Chance of winning: Kalshi and Polymarket, Sept 10
- The seat: Incumbent Cory Booker (D) seeking a third full term.
- Rating: Solid D (Cook, Inside Elections).
Why Murphy is behind
- New Jersey hasn’t elected a Republican senator since 1972.
- Booker had $23.1M cash on hand vs $123 for Murphy as of June 30, 2026.
- Murphy won a low-profile GOP primary with just 33%.
What Murphy is running on
- Economy. Tax cuts, spending reductions and private-sector growth.
- Immigration. Security on both the northern and southern borders.
- Energy. Energy independence; keep the Jersey Shore free of offshore wind turbines.
- Abortion. Opposes a national ban; leave it to states after Dobbs.
- Foreign policy. Supports continued Ukraine aid; China is a serious threat to engage from strength.
- Marijuana. Opposes recreational marijuana legalization.
In Murphy’s own words
“I think all of us will be better senators than Cory Booker.”
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