Federal
U.S. Senator
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 6 years
- Candidates
- 4
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A U.S. senator votes on federal laws, confirms federal judges and cabinet members, and ratifies treaties; New Jersey elects two for six-year terms.
Taxes & budget
Justin MurphyRepublican
- Proposes replacing the income tax code with a flat tax
- Supports a Balanced Budget Amendment and a permanent DOGE
Veronica FernandezEnd the Corruption!
No documented position found.
Joanne KunianskySocialist Workers Party
No documented position found.
Cory BookerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Justin MurphyRepublican
- Supports finishing the southern border wall
- Supports permitless (constitutional) carry of firearms
Veronica FernandezEnd the Corruption!
No documented position found.
Joanne KunianskySocialist Workers Party
No documented position found.
Cory BookerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Justin MurphyRepublican
- Proposes abolishing the federal Department of Education
Veronica FernandezEnd the Corruption!
No documented position found.
Joanne KunianskySocialist Workers Party
No documented position found.
Cory BookerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Justin MurphyRepublican
No documented position found.
Veronica FernandezEnd the Corruption!
No documented position found.
Joanne KunianskySocialist Workers Party
No documented position found.
Cory BookerDemocratic
- Proposes federally funded 'baby bond' savings accounts for children
Environment & parks
Justin MurphyRepublican
- Opposes wind turbines off the Jersey Shore
- Supports expanding nuclear power
Veronica FernandezEnd the Corruption!
No documented position found.
Joanne KunianskySocialist Workers Party
No documented position found.
Cory BookerDemocratic
- Authored the Environmental Justice Act
Health & human services
Justin MurphyRepublican
- Opposes abortion except for rape, incest or mother's life
Veronica FernandezEnd the Corruption!
No documented position found.
Joanne KunianskySocialist Workers Party
No documented position found.
Cory BookerDemocratic
- Supports expanding health care access to every American
Government & transparency
Justin MurphyRepublican
No documented position found.
Veronica FernandezEnd the Corruption!
No documented position found.
Joanne KunianskySocialist Workers Party
No documented position found.
Cory BookerDemocratic
- Co-sponsors the Equality Act on LGBTQ protections
- Pledges to refuse lobbyist and corporate PAC donations
Courts & justice
Justin MurphyRepublican
No documented position found.
Veronica FernandezEnd the Corruption!
No documented position found.
Joanne KunianskySocialist Workers Party
No documented position found.
Cory BookerDemocratic
- Co-authored the First Step Act criminal justice law
- Reintroduced bill to legalize marijuana federally
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.