New Jersey Senate
Cory Booker (D) vs. Veronica Fernandez (I) vs. Joanne Kuniansky (I) vs. Justin Murphy (R). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Cory Booker
Who they are
In their words: “Cory is running for re-election to keep fighting for justice and opportunity for all Americans.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
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ActBlue page belongs to "Cory Booker", checked against FEC records.
Veronica Fernandez
Who they are
In their words: “Join Veronica for Senate's campaign for political reform in New Jersey. Stand with independent candidates for a better future.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Israel
- Israel
- Common sense gun laws
- Common sense gun laws
What they've done
Who funds them
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Joanne Kuniansky
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
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Justin Murphy
Who they are
In their words: “I offer this written commitment to the people of New Jersey, to promote a clear understanding of my belief system, and where I stand on the issues.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Why Energy Policy Matters
- Why Energy Policy Matters
- Why Energy Policy Matters
- Issue China
- Issue China
What they've done
Who funds them
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Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
My position I have said this for years. The push to legalize marijuana, and drugs more broadly, is going to result in one of the most egregious tragedies inflicted on America’s youth. Studies are beginning to show and prove that legalizing marijuana is having disastrous effects on our young people.source
There is so much that needs to be changed at the state level here in NJ. I will work with anyone to open our primaries for ALL registered voters without having to declare a party.source
Energy policy encompasses critical parts of our individual lives as Americans, our national security as a country, and the performance of our economy. Few issues have the impact that energy policy currently has, and will continue to have, on America’s well-being.source
ABOLISH immediately and replace with a vigorous and fast-tracked path to citizenship. Comprehensive reform could have been passed long ago but leadership of both parties continue to turn a willing and well-compensated eye the other way every year.source
My position Engage the communist government of China from a position of strength, politically and economically. America faces numerous foreign policy challenges; the communist government of China poses the most serious threat to America from nation-state actors.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Cost of living & jobs, Taxes & government spending, Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Abortion, Schools & education, Veterans, Elections & government ethics, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Cory Booker (Democrat) is the incumbent. The race is rated solidly Democratic. 6-year term. Each state has two.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.
