New Jersey election 2026: Cory Booker faces 3 challengers in U.S. Senate race. Here’s what to know

In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver. BBC "Newshour" covers everything from the growth of democracy to the threat of terrorism with a fresh, clear perspective from across the globe. The incumbent Democrat is being challenged by Republican Justin Murphy, independent Veronica Fernandez and Socialist Workers Party candidate Joanne Kuniansky. Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks at the National Action Network Convention in New York on April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis) In the 2026 midterm elections , New Jersey voters will decide who will serve as U.S. senator for the next six years.

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