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Among other races: Democrats chose a nominee for the 7th Congressional District, which could decide control of the chamber.
A sign directs voters to a polling place for the New Jersey primary election in Cherry Hill Township, N.J., Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Primary Election Day has come and gone in New Jersey.
Here’s a look at how major races unfolded:
- U.S. Senate: Justin Murphy won the Republican nomination in a bid to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker.
- U.S. House
- 2nd Congressional District: Zack Mullock won the Democratic primary and will face Jeff Van Drew in November. Democrats believe the district is their best chance at ousting Van Drew, a four-term incumbent who switched parties in 2019.
- 3rd Congressional District: Marine Corps veteran and former New York City police officer Michael McGuire won the Republican primary. He’ll face Democratic incumbent Herb Conaway in November.
- 4th Congressional District: Rachel Peace nabbed the Democratic nomination and looks to unseat U.S. Rep. Chris Smith in the Republican stronghold.
- 7th Congressional District: Democrats nominated Rebecca Bennett to take on incumbent U.S. Rep Tom Kean Jr., who has missed over 100 votes in Congress for the critical Republican district since early March.
- 12th Congressional District: Army surgeon Adam Hamawy bested 12 other candidates in this crowded Democratic primary.
- Full race results: Here’s a look at who won and who lost across New Jersey.
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Justin Murphy wins New Jersey’s Republican Senate primary. He’ll face Cory Booker in November
Murphy, an attorney, campaigned on tax cuts, spending reductions and boosting private sector growth.
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Army surgeon Adam Hamawy wins crowded New Jersey primary in 12th Congressional District
Hamawy bested 12 other primary candidates and will face Republican Greg Mele in November in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.
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Zack Mullock wins New Jersey’s Democratic primary for 2nd Congressional District. He’ll face Van Drew in November
Democrats believe the 2026 general election is their best chance at ousting Van Drew, a four-term incumbent who switched parties in 2019.
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