Elections 2026

New Jersey primary election 2026: Here’s who won and who lost, plus full results

Among other races: Democrats chose a nominee for the 7th Congressional District, which could decide control of the chamber.

Maria Pulcinella

June 3, 2026

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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