One statewide race this year. Here's the whole of it.
The U.S. Senate race is the only statewide contest on New Jersey's 2026 ballot: Cory Booker against Justin Murphy, plus two other candidates on the ballot. Here it is in plain language, with nobody telling you how to vote.
- Both sides, no spin
- Mail-ballot rules explained
- Sourced & cited
- Instant PDF download
The strongest case for each side
The best honest argument for Booker and for Murphy. Equal space, no endorsement.
Why your ballot is so short
No governor's race, no Legislature, no statewide public questions, and no judicial elections this year. We explain why.
Thin coverage, disclosed
The Republican nominee and both other candidates have raised little and drawn little coverage. We say so plainly instead of inventing detail.
Sourced, not spun
Every factual claim is tied to reporting and official records, listed at the back.
What's inside
New Jersey's one statewide race, and how to cast your ballot.
U.S. Senate
Cory Booker seeks a third full term against Navy veteran and Tabernacle attorney Justin Murphy.
Two other candidates
Veronica Fernandez and Joanne Kuniansky, and what is known about them.
Before you vote
Registration, early voting, mail-ballot deadlines, and where a mail ballot can and can't be returned.
Get the full 2026 New Jersey Voter Guide
The U.S. Senate race in full. Instant PDF download.
Get the guide · $3.99What format is it?
A PDF you download the moment you buy. Read it on your phone or computer, or print it to take to the polls.
Is it partisan?
No. PolitiGeist is independent and makes no endorsement. The point is the strongest case for each candidate.
What does it cover?
The U.S. Senate race, New Jersey's only statewide contest in 2026. There are no statewide public questions this year, the governor was elected in 2025, and the Legislature is next elected in 2027. U.S. House and local races aren't included.
Why is New Jersey cheaper than other states?
Because there is one statewide race on the ballot. Pricing follows how much is actually on it, not a flat rate per state.