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Cory Booker, Justin Murphy will debate tonight at 7 PM,

Murphy is scheduled to debate incumbent Sen. Cory Booker in the New Jersey Senate race.

Cory Booker, Justin Murphy will debate tonight at 7 PM,
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The New Jersey Globe and Rider University scheduled a debate between Sen. Cory Booker and Republican Senate candidate Justin Murphy for Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. The event is the first debate in New Jersey’s Senate race.

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Republican Senate candidate participating in the debate

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Cory A. Booker
D · NJ · SEN

Democratic incumbent participating in the Senate debate

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Andy Kim
D · NJ · SEN

Senator who participated in a previous debate sponsored by the Globe

Republican who debated Booker in 2020

Mikie Sherrill
Former U.S. Representative (D-NJ)

Democrat who participated in a previous gubernatorial debate

Republican who debated Andy Kim in 2024

ALSO MENTIONED  Frank Lautenberg, Former senator whose death preceded Booker’s special election; Jack Ciattarelli, Republican who participated in a previous gubernatorial debate

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Cory Booker and Justin Murphy Debate in New Jersey Senate Race

Cory Booker and Republican challenger Justin Murphy debated in New Jersey’s Senate race, discussing the Iran war and the economy. Left-leaning outlets focus on Murphy’s policy positions and his unfamiliarity with some Republican leaders and Cabinet nominees. Center outlets emphasize policy disputes, with one account saying Trump dominated the discussion and another focusing on the Iran war and economy.

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