Key Takeaways — New Jersey
- Harris won New Jersey by +5.2 in 2024 (51.8% vs 46.6%) — once a reliably blue state, NJ has been narrowing as suburban realignment and property taxes drive Republican competitiveness
- Cory Booker's Senate seat is up in 2026 — following the Bob Menendez bribery conviction and expulsion, NJ Senate politics are unusually complicated heading into the cycle
- Andy Kim won the Senate seat in 2024 after Menendez was expelled, defeating a Menendez-linked independent — Kim is a rising Democratic star, Harvard-educated former national security staffer
- New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the nation by median dollar amount — the issue drives ticket-splitting and is a significant factor in NJ's purple tendencies despite its overall Lean D status
2024 Presidential Election — New Jersey
Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Harris +5.2. Margin: 5.2 pts.
Key Facts — New Jersey
Frequently Asked Questions
How did New Jersey vote in the 2024 presidential election?
New Jersey voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 51.8% versus Trump's 46.6%. The state has 14 electoral votes.
Who are the current US senators from New Jersey?
New Jersey's two US senators are Andy Kim and Cory Booker. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.
What is New Jersey's political lean?
New Jersey is rated "Lean D" in presidential elections. The state capital is Trenton, and New Jersey carries 14 electoral votes in the Electoral College.
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