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2026 general election

New Jersey Senate

The candidate who raised the most money won. · Incumbent re-elected

$21M was spent on the 2026 New Jersey Senate race: $21M raised by the campaigns, $515K of it from PACs, plus $10K from outside groups (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Cory Booker (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.

Total money

$21M

Raised by campaigns

$21M

PAC checks

$515K

Outside money

$10K

Candidates

Raised by the campaign Outside money supportingOutside money attacking Democrat Republican Other
Cory BookerDemocrat, incumbent
✓ Won
Raised
$21M
Spent
$9.6M
From individuals
$16M
From PACs
$513K
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$0
Outside money for
$3K
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 2% of Booker's money came from PACs

Corporate $2K (0%)Trade group $10K (2%)Leadership PAC $335K (62%)Membership $15K (3%)Union $84K (16%)Super PAC $250 (0%)Other $95K (18%)

Biggest outside spenders

  • Unidosus Action PAC · $3K supporting
  • D.R.I.V.E. - Dem, Rep, Ind Voter Ed (the PAC of the Int'l Brhd of Teamsters) · $179 supporting
FEC record S4NJ00185
Justin MurphyRepublican
✗ Lost
Raised
$68K
Spent
$57K
From individuals
$57K
From PACs
$3K
From party
$150
Own money & loans
$5K
Outside money for
$7K
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 4% of Murphy's money came from PACs

Corporate $1K (100%)
  • New Jersey Right to Life Corporate$1K

Biggest outside spenders

  • Unity & Justice Fund · $6K supporting
  • New Jersey Right to Life Committee Federal PAC · $1K supporting
FEC record S4NJ00532

Plus 2 other candidates on the ballot with no reported money.

Questions people ask

How much money was spent on the 2026 New Jersey Senate race?
$21M was spent on the 2026 New Jersey Senate race: $21M raised by the campaigns, $515K of it from PACs, plus $10K from outside groups (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Cory Booker (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.
Who raised the most money in the 2026 New Jersey Senate race?
Cory Booker (Democrat) raised $21M and had $3K in outside spending on their side.
Which outside groups spent the most on the 2026 New Jersey Senate race?
Unity & Justice Fund ($6K), Unidosus Action PAC ($3K), New Jersey Right to Life Committee Federal PAC ($1K).
Which PACs gave the most to candidates in the 2026 New Jersey Senate race?
Turquoise PAC gave $15K to Cory Booker; Victory Now PAC gave $10K to Cory Booker; American Mobilization PAC gave $10K to Cory Booker.