Trump dominates only Senate debate between Booker, Murphy

By: Ryan Conway

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 707

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – Incumbent U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and his Republican opponent Justin Murphy debated at Rider University on Thursday night, but much of the back-and-forth centered on President Donald Trump.

Booker is widely expected to win reelection over Murphy in the November vote. New Jersey has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 1972. And Booker has a campaign chest of more than $22 million, compared with Murphy’s $27,000 in campaign spending.

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