Cory Booker outraises GOP challenger Justin Murphy by factor of 50

Sen. Cory Booker, the heavily favored Democratic incumbent, raised just under $1.8 million. GOP challenger Justin Murphy only brought in about $36,000.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 284

Last Updated: 1 day, 6 hours ago

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U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D) out-fundraised GOP challenger Justin Murphy by a factor of 50 in the most recent quarter, expanding an already chasmic fundraising gap between the two as Booker seeks reelection next month.

Booker reported raising about $1.8 million between July 1 and Sept. 30, dwarfing the $35,860 Murphy raised over the same period.

Booker spent a little less than $2.3 million during the quarter, with $1 million in …

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