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Justin Murphy

Republican candidate for United States Senator, New Jersey · Challenger

Attorney

Justin Murphy is a Burlington County attorney, a Navy veteran and a former deputy mayor and committee member in Tabernacle. He ran for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in 2024 and finished third. He won the June 2, 2026 Republican primary with about 33% of the vote and faces incumbent Democrat Cory Booker in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Where Murphy stands

Iran war: Supports continuing the U.S. war with Iran and says President Trump should "finish it" in a positive manner. Argues that the war is needed to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
Israel and the West Bank: Supports Israel's right to exist. Criticized West Bank settler attacks on Palestinians and said he wants the president to be harder on Israel about settler violence.
Economy and affordability: Blames the Biden administration for some of the country's economic problems and says Trump is working to restore the economy. Points to stock market growth, job gains and rising median incomes.
Taxes and spending: Lists private sector growth, tax cuts and spending reductions as his top priorities.
Immigration and borders: Supports securing the country's northern and southern borders.
Energy: Says he will fight for energy independence and to keep the Jersey Shore free of offshore wind turbines.
Marijuana: Opposes the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Background

U.S. Navy veteran
Attorney, Burlington County
Former deputy mayor and committee member, Tabernacle Township, N.J.
Candidate for the 2024 Republican U.S. Senate nomination in New Jersey (finished third)
Won the 2026 Republican primary for U.S. Senate in New Jersey (June 2, 2026)

In the news

Meet the GOP Senate candidate who wants the Iran war to continue Washington Examiner, October 20, 2026
Booker rival who 'shoots from the hip' hopes viral debate moment can break GOP's Senate drought Fox News, October 19, 2026
Sen. Cory Booker debated South Jersey Republican Justin Murphy about Donald Trump The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 9, 2026
Cory Booker, Justin Murphy split on Iran war, economy during US Senate debate New Jersey Monitor, October 8, 2026

Also running for United States Senator

Cory Booker Democratic
Veronica Fernandez End The Corruption!
Joanne Kuniansky Socialist Workers

Sources

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