New Jersey U.S. Senate

The New Jersey U.S. Senate race has 2 tracked candidates in the 2026 election cycle.

Cook PVI

D+6

Last Margin

16.0%

Seat Class

Class 2

Candidates

Democrat Incumbent

Cory Booker

US Senate

Cory Booker runs in one of the bluest states on the map — but New Jersey has a history of electoral surprises, and 2026 will test whether national headwinds matter here.

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Republican

Alex Zdan

US Senate

A former TV reporter turned Republican Senate candidate — the GOP couldn't find a top-tier recruit to challenge Booker, so they got someone who knows how to be on camera.

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