This is a BLUE state that Biden won in 2020, Clinton won in 2016 and Harris won in 2024. The Senate seat is sure to remain in the hands of Democrats, but House districts vary. Most are solidly Democratic, apart from NJ-2 and NJ-4, which are solidly Republican. NJ-7 is one of the tight races that Democrats must win to regain control of the House in 2026.
However, to play it safe and ensure Democratic wins in other NJ seats, all but NJ-2, NJ-4, NJ-10 and NJ-12 are also categorized as PURPLE in this election.
2026 Primary Election takes place on:
| primary | runoff |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 02, 2026 |
For information about voter registration, the candidates, mail-in ballots and early voting, go to vote.org.
STRATEGIC VOTING RECOMMENDATION:
Vote for a progressive candidate in the Democratic Primary who will challenge not only the MAGA Republican madness but also the Democratic Party establishment!
Senate Race
This is a Blue state. No matter how you vote, the Democrat is going to win this Senate seat! Therefore you are safe voting for a third-party candidate without risking the outcome of this election.
Recent Polling for 2026 Senate race (if available):
| Status | date | Democrat | Republican | other/don't know | %gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE |
Results of recent Senate races:
| year | Winner | Party | Winner votes | Runner-up | Runner-up votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Andrew Kim | D | 2161491 | Curtis Bashaw | 1773589 | 387902 |
| 2020 | Cory Booker | D | 2541178 | Rik Mehta | 1817052 | 724126 |
And if you normally would vote Democrat, you can swap your vote to encourage someone to vote Democrat in a state where it really does matter.
STRATEGIC VOTING RECOMMENDATION:
Vote third party and swap your vote with a voter in a purple state. You are thereby increasing the chances of a Democrat-controlled Senate even though you are not voting Democrat in your own state.
Find out more about vote swapping here:
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House Races
For information on House races and our strategic voting recommendations, click on your US Congressional District below:
Presidential Election – 2028
Latest Opinion Polling Results in New Jersey:
| state | STATUS | Trump | Harris | other/DK | % gap | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | LT BLUE | 40% | 52% | 8% | 12% | Oct-26 |
Election Results in 2020:
| Trump | Biden | Won by | % gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,883,313 | 2,608,400 | 725,087 | 15.9% |
Election Results in 2016:
| Trump | Clinton | Won by: | % gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,601,933 | 2,148,278 | 546,345 | 14.6% |
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/voting-and-registration/p20-580.html
AND, your most powerful contribution to this election may not be your own vote, but the vote of a friend, relative, colleague, former neighbor, or somebody else you know who does live in a “battleground” state. You may be the one person who can convince that person to vote, and to vote for our survival, at this election.
Click here for more ideas and help in convincing a friend or relative to vote.