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U.S. Senate

U.S. Senate, New Jersey

November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.23-660ce5c8

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Candidates

  • Cory Booker

    Democratic Incumbent

    Sourced positions on 10 of 12

  • Justin Murphy

    Republican

    Sourced positions on 6 of 12

    Limited data. Sourced positions on fewer than 60 percent of the statements.

Also on the ballot

  • Veronica Fernandez Independent Not researched: below our published threshold
  • Joanne Kuniansky Other party Not researched: below our published threshold

We research every Democratic or Republican nominee, every incumbent, and anyone who raised at least $50,000 (per the FEC) or reached 5 percent in a public poll. Methodology

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Federal statements

EconomyNo. 01/12

The federal minimum wage should be raised above $7.25 an hour.

Background

The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009. States and cities can set higher minimums, and many do.

Cory Booker Agree

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 972... To provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage.

Vote record · Mar 5, 2021 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Every adult should have access to a job with a living wage, good benefits, and safe working conditions.

Campaign or official site · Jul 28, 2023 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Justin Murphy No clear position

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TaxesNo. 02/12

Federal income taxes should be raised on households earning more than $400,000 a year.

Background

This would increase the federal income tax owed by the highest-earning households. Households below that income would not be affected by this change.

Cory Booker Agree

This plan can be fully paid for by unrigging our tax system – so that the wealthiest few and the biggest corporations that are getting rich by keeping prices high finally start paying their fair share.

Campaign or official site · Mar 9, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Justin Murphy Disagree

I advocate abolishing the Internal Revenue Code and enacting a Flat-Tax rate of 10% – 12%.

Campaign or official site · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Health careNo. 03/12

Federal premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans should be expanded.

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These subsidies lower the monthly cost of health plans bought on HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces. Expanding them would lower premiums for more buyers and increase federal spending.

Cory Booker Agree

Republicans' failure to extend the ACA tax credits will deliver a devastating blow to the millions of Americans who rely on them to afford their health care.

Campaign or official site · Dec 11, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Justin Murphy No clear position

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ImmigrationNo. 04/12

Congress should fund more physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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This would pay for additional fencing or wall along the southern border. It concerns construction funding, not other kinds of border enforcement.

Cory Booker No clear position

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Justin Murphy Agree

I believe we should conclude construction of the southern border wall started by the Trump Administration.

Campaign or official site · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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GunsNo. 05/12

Federal law should require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales.

Background

Federal law requires background checks for sales by licensed dealers but not for most sales between private individuals. This would extend the requirement to private sales.

Cory Booker Agree

We should be doing much more, including closing the gun show loophole, implementing universal background checks, and limiting high-capacity magazines.

Campaign or official site · Oct 10, 2017 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

We must close the existing loopholes in the background check system, especially when individuals who are known risks to public safety are still able to buy a firearm.

Campaign or official site · Jun 26, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Justin Murphy No clear position

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AbortionNo. 06/12

Abortion laws should be set by each state rather than by Congress.

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Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, each state sets its own abortion laws. Agreeing means Congress should not pass a national law that either expands or restricts access.

Cory Booker No clear position

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Justin Murphy No clear position

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Energy and climateNo. 07/12

The federal government should expand oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters.

Background

This concerns leases on land and offshore areas the federal government owns. It does not cover drilling on private or state land.

Cory Booker Disagree

Offshore drilling endangers our coastal communities – both their lives and their livelihoods – and threatens marine species and ecosystems.

Campaign or official site · Apr 22, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Justin Murphy Agree

Rather than restrict, energy production on federal lands... Expedite federal leasing and permitting for energy development projects.

Campaign or official site · Jun 2, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Energy and climateNo. 08/12

The federal government should limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

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This would set federal limits on the carbon pollution power plants release. It concerns regulation by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency.

Cory Booker Agree

The Clean Power Plan was a major step forward in our effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.

Campaign or official site · Oct 10, 2017 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Justin Murphy Disagree

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action. -- Disagree

Questionnaire · Jun 2, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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EconomyNo. 09/12

The U.S. should keep broad tariffs on imported goods.

Background

Tariffs are taxes paid on imported goods. Since 2025 the U.S. has applied tariffs to imports from most countries, and this statement is about keeping them in place.

Cory Booker Disagree

I just want to, for myself, tell you a full-throated, unequivocal condemnation of the Trump tariffs.

Interview or debate · Apr 13, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Justin Murphy Agree

Tariff goods manufactured in China to compensate for the intellectual property theft and the damage the corona-virus caused to America's economy

Campaign or official site · Jun 2, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Democracy and electionsNo. 10/12

Voters should have to show photo identification to vote in federal elections.

Background

Voter ID rules are set by each state today and vary widely. This would set one photo ID requirement for federal elections nationwide.

Cory Booker Disagree

On the cloture motion (Amendment No. 4732 to require voters to provide photo identification): Booker (D-NJ), Nay

Vote record · Mar 26, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Justin Murphy Agree

People should be able to vote without photo identification. -- Strongly Disagree; I support voter ID

Questionnaire · Jun 2, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Public safetyNo. 11/12

A president should be able to send the National Guard into a state over its governor's objection.

Background

Governors normally command their state's National Guard, but federal law lets a president take control of it in some situations. Since 2025, the use of that power to send troops into cities has been challenged in court.

Cory Booker Disagree

The Trump administration rapidly escalated the situation in Los Angeles by deploying the National Guard without the consent of the governor.

Campaign or official site · Jun 9, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Justin Murphy No clear position

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Foreign policyNo. 12/12

The U.S. should continue sending military aid to Ukraine.

Background

The U.S. has provided weapons and military funding to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion. This would keep that support going.

Cory Booker Agree

The people of Ukraine are fighting to defend their freedom in the face of Vladimir Putin's ongoing, illegal war.

Campaign or official site · Apr 23, 2024 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Justin Murphy No clear position

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