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Cory Booker learns his GOP opponent in New Jersey Senate race

Murphy won the Republican primary and will challenge Booker in November.

Cory Booker learns his GOP opponent in New Jersey Senate race
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Justin Murphy won New Jersey’s Republican Senate primary and will challenge Sen. Cory Booker in November. The article notes that Booker ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and that the seat is rated solid Democratic.

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Republican Senate primary winner and general-election challenger

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Cory A. Booker
D · NJ · SEN

Democratic incumbent facing the Republican nominee in the general election

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Republican Senate primary candidate defeated by Murphy

Republican Senate primary candidate defeated by Murphy

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States
Mikie Sherrill
Former U.S. Representative (D-NJ)

Democratic candidate in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial contest

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Vice president referenced in comparison with New Jersey’s 2024 presidential vote

Alex Zdan
R · NJ

Republican Senate primary candidate defeated by Murphy

ALSO MENTIONED  Jack Ciattarelli, Republican candidate in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial contest

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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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