LIVE Election Results: New Jersey primary races for U.S. Senate, House seats

New Jersey held primary elections on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, for key congressional races, including a Republican effort to unseat U.S. Senator Cory Booker, who has served since 2013 and faces no opposition in the Democratic primary. Four Republicans—Robert Lebovics, Justin Murphy, Richard Tabor, and Alex Zdan—competed for the nomination to challenge Booker in November. Lebovics, an otolaryngologist, emphasizes lowering healthcare costs and AI regulation, while Murphy proposes abolishing the IRS and Department of Education. Tabor, a veteran and former state trooper, focuses on reducing federal regulations and boosting domestic energy production. Zdan, a former political reporter, prioritizes border security, energy independence, and healthcare reform. In the U.S. House District 2 race, four Democrats—Tim Alexander, Zack Mullock, Terri Reese, and another candidate (name incomplete in source)—competed to replace Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a former Democrat now serving his fourth term. Alexander, a civil rights attorney, advocates for expanding the child tax credit and protecting reproductive rights. Mullock, the mayor of Cape May, supports restricting corporate home buying and investing in renewable energy. Reese, with retail management experience, has not fully outlined her platform in the provided text. The winner will face Van Drew in November, a race that could impact New Jersey’s congressional delegation. Tight party margins in New Jersey make these primaries critical for determining control of key seats in Congress. Booker’s unopposed Democratic primary ensures his focus remains on the general election, while the Republican field reflects divisions over policy priorities. House District 2’s outcome could shift representation in South Jersey, covering parts of Ocean, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, Atlantic, and Cape May counties. The results, still unfolding as polls closed at 8 p.m., will shape the political landscape ahead of the November general election. With national stakes high, these primaries underscore the competitive nature of New Jersey’s congressional races.