Politics · United States · 2 hrs ago
New Jersey voters decide Senate and House races in 2026 midterms
New Jersey voters are taking part in the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday.
They will decide whether Democratic Sen.
Cory Booker keeps his seat, with three challengers on the ballot.
Voters are also choosing representatives in all 12 of the state's House districts.
The contests are part of the federal elections that determine who serves in Congress.
Polls are open from 6 a.m.
to 8 p.m., and voters must be in line by 8 p.m.
Mail ballots can be postmarked by 8 p.m.
Tuesday, or delivered to a county drop box or Board of Elections office by that time.
Live results are expected as votes are counted.
New Jersey voters are voting in the 2026 midterm election, with U.S. Senate and House seats on the ballot.
Democratic incumbent Cory Booker is seeking reelection to the Senate and faces challengers.
Voters will also decide races in all 12 of the state’s U.S. House districts.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters must be in line by 8 p.m. to vote.
Mail-in ballots can be postmarked by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3 or returned to a county drop box or Board of Elections office by that time.
- Who
- New Jersey voters.
- What
- They are voting in the 2026 midterm election, including U.S. Senate and House races.
- When
- Election Day is Nov. 3, 2026. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where
- New Jersey.
- Why
- To decide who will represent the state in the U.S. Senate and House.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
CBS News published a guide to candidates and voting information for New Jersey’s midterm ballot.
Polls opened across New Jersey.
Polls are scheduled to close, and mail-in ballots must be postmarked or returned by this time.
- Senate incumbent
- Cory Booker, Democrat
- Senate challenger
- Justin Murphy, Republican nominee
- House districts
- 12
- Poll hours
- 6 a.m.–8 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026
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