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2026 New Jersey Elections & races

Track New Jersey election odds, candidates, polls, key dates, market volume and race movement across the 2026 races on Prediction Edge.

Overview

New Jersey's 2026 ballot is headlined by federal races: Democratic Senator Cory Booker seeks a third full term in the Class 2 US Senate seat against Republican Justin Murphy, and all 12 US House districts are up, including NJ-11, where an April special election filled the seat Mikie Sherrill vacated to become governor. There is no governor race in 2026; that office next appears in 2029. The state's semi-closed primary was held June 2, 2026, with unaffiliated voters able to declare a party at the polls. This hub connects live market odds with candidate pages, polling context, official dates and market-moving updates.

2026 New Jersey Election Snapshot

Primary Election
Jun 2, 2026
General Election
Nov 3, 2026
Main Statewide Race
Incumbent: Cory Booker
Primary System
Semi-closed primary
Major Offices
US Senate, US House
Partisan Lean
Strong Democratic
Not a core swing state
Early Voting
In-person early voting generally runs from 10 days before a general election through two days before Election Day.
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Key New Jersey Races to Watch in 2026

New Jersey US Senate Races 2026

Democratic Senator Cory Booker is seeking a third full term in New Jersey's Class 2 seat. He faces Republican Justin Murphy, a former Tabernacle deputy mayor who won the June 2 primary, in the November 3 general election.

New Jersey Senate winner?
$30.8KNov 7, 2026
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New Jersey US House Races 2026

Tracked races include NJ-07, where Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr. faces Democrat Rebecca Bennett; NJ-11, a November rematch between special-election winner Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway; and NJ-09, where Rosemary Pino narrowly won the June 2 Republican primary.

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2026 New Jersey Elections Calendar

  1. New Jersey 2026 primary
  2. New Jersey 2026 general election
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New Jersey Candidates Running in 2026

Explore candidate pages for New Jersey's major 2026 races — odds, polling, fundraising, endorsements and news.

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2026 New Jersey Elections FAQ

When is the 2026 New Jersey primary election?
The 2026 New Jersey primary election is on Jun 2, 2026.
When is the 2026 New Jersey general election?
The 2026 New Jersey general election is on Nov 3, 2026.
What races are on the ballot in New Jersey in 2026?
The November 3, 2026 ballot in New Jersey is federal at the top: the Class 2 US Senate seat held by Cory Booker and all 12 US House districts, with county and local offices below them. There is no governor race, since New Jersey elects governors in odd years, next in 2029, and no state legislative seats, which are also filled in odd-year elections.
How does New Jersey's primary work?
New Jersey runs semi-closed primaries. Voters registered with a party may vote only in that party's primary; unaffiliated voters can participate by declaring a party at the polls or during early voting, while voters switching parties must do so 55 days in advance. There is no runoff, so nominations go to the top vote-getter. The 2026 primary was held June 2, and the nominees are set for November 3.
Why is the 2026 New Jersey US Senate race important?
New Jersey's Class 2 US Senate seat is on the November 3, 2026 ballot, with Democratic incumbent Cory Booker seeking a third full term against Republican Justin Murphy. Every Senate contest feeds into the broader contest for chamber control in 2026, and the race sits atop a ballot that also includes all 12 of the state's US House seats.
Where can I follow New Jersey election odds?
Follow live New Jersey election odds, candidate standings, polls and market-moving updates on this Prediction Edge New Jersey hub.

2026 Statewide Elections and Races