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Justin Murphy wins Republican nomination for NJ Senate seat

Murphy won the Republican nomination and will face incumbent Democrat Cory Booker in November.

Justin Murphy wins Republican nomination for NJ Senate seat
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Jun 2, 2026
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Justin Murphy won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in New Jersey and will face incumbent Democrat Cory Booker in November. Murphy’s campaign platform includes proposals on taxes, education, immigration and energy.

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Republican Senate candidate who won his party’s New Jersey nomination

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Andy Kim
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Democrat who won the 2024 general election

Cory A. Booker
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Democratic incumbent Murphy is set to face in the general election

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ALSO MENTIONED  Christine Serrano-Glassner, Republican candidate who finished ahead of Murphy in the 2024 primary

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Justin Murphy Wins New Jersey Republican Senate Primary

Justin Murphy won New Jersey’s Republican Senate primary and will face Cory Booker in November. Center outlets emphasize Murphy’s underdog status, including election odds and Booker’s financial advantage. Right-leaning outlets mostly focus on the coming matchup, while one article highlights Murphy’s pro-life candidacy and urges readers to support him.

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