Republican Challenger Eyes Booker's Seat | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Republican Senate hopeful Justin Murphy is rallying grassroots support in New Jersey, banking on principled conservatism and voter outreach to unseat Senator Cory Booker — despite a massive fundraising gap and decades of Democratic dominance. At a Hoboken GOP fundraiser, Murphy highlighted his primary win in Hudson County, touting a platform focused on border security, parental rights, and energy independence. He’s pushing door-to-door across all 21 counties, arguing that votes—not money—will decide the race. Even second-place primary finisher Richard Tabor joined the effort, stressing the…