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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 2
Justin Murphy Leads New Jersey Primary With 32.8% as Cory Booker Clinches Senate Nod
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jun 2

Justin Murphy Leads New Jersey Primary With 32.8% as Cory Booker Clinches Senate Nod

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 2
  • 76,510 votes put Justin Murphy first in New Jersey’s primary returns, giving him 32.8% with 232,976 ballots reported.
  • Richard Tabor trailed at 68,983 votes, or 29.6%, while Alex Zdan drew 62,748, or 26.9%, leaving the top three separated by fewer than 14,000 votes.
  • At 8 p.m. ET, Cory Booker’s Democratic Senate primary was called after he ran uncontested as the incumbent.
  • In the 7th District Democratic primary, four candidates are competing for the chance to challenge Republican Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. in a northern New Jersey swing seat, with 91% of votes in.
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