New Jersey Primary Election Results 2026: Key Senate and House Races
N.J. primary election results 2026: U.S. Senate, House races with live updates
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On June 2, 2026, New Jersey voters participated in primary elections for one U.S. Senate seat and twelve House of Representatives seats. Incumbent Democrat Cory Booker ran unopposed, while four Republicans competed for their Senate nomination. Notable House races include competitive Democratic primaries in the 7th and 11th Districts, and a crowded field of 13 candidates in the 12th District.
- 01Incumbent Senator Cory Booker is unopposed in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.
- 02Four Republicans are vying for their party's Senate nomination: Robert Lebovics, Justin Murphy, Richard Tabor, and Alex Zdan.
- 03The 7th District features a competitive four-candidate Democratic primary aimed at challenging Republican Tom Kean Jr.
- 04The 11th District also has a four-way Democratic primary race.
- 05The 12th District has a remarkable 13 candidates competing for the Democratic nomination for the state's only open House seat.
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New Jersey held its primary elections on June 2, 2026, where voters selected candidates for one U.S. Senate seat and twelve House of Representatives seats ahead of the November general election. Incumbent Democrat Cory Booker is running unopposed for the Senate, meaning there will be no vote totals reported for his race. In contrast, the Republican primary features four candidates: Robert Lebovics, Justin Murphy, Richard Tabor, and Alex Zdan, with results expected to be reported shortly after polls close at 8:15 p.m. The House races include several uncontested nominations, but notable contests are underway. The 7th District's Democratic primary has four candidates competing to challenge Republican Tom Kean Jr., while the 11th District also sees a four-way contest. The 12th District stands out with an extensive field of 13 Democratic candidates vying for the nomination for the open seat. The Associated Press will provide ongoing updates as results come in.
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The outcomes of these primaries will determine the candidates for the general election, impacting local representation in Congress.
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