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The 2027 New Jersey State Senate elections will be held on November 2, 2027. New Jersey voters will elect state senators in all of the state's legislative districts for a four-year term to the New Jersey Senate.[1] Prior to the election, 25 seats are held by Democrats and 15 seats are held by Republicans.
Summary of results by district
Special elections
District 35
Incumbent Senator Nellie Pou, first elected in 2011, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.[4] Under the state constitution, vacancies must be filled within 35 days by the members of the county committee of the political party that the outgoing member was a part of.[5] On January 16, 2025, Speaker pro tempore of the New Jersey General Assembly Benjie Wimberly defeated fellow state assemblymember Shavonda Sumter on the second ballot, after the first ended in a tie.[6]
Special replacement convention
Declared
- Shavonda Sumter, state assemblymember from the 35th district (2012–present) and candidate for New Jersey's 9th congressional district in 2024[7]
- Benjie Wimberly, Speaker pro tempore of the New Jersey General Assembly (2022–present) from the 35th district (2012–present) and candidate for New Jersey's 9th congressional district in 2024[7]
Declined
- Andre Sayegh, mayor of Paterson (2018–present) and candidate for New Jersey's 9th congressional district in 2024[8]
Endorsements
Declined to endorse
- U.S. representatives
- Nellie Pou, NJ-09 (2025–present)[9]
- Local officials
- Andre Sayegh, mayor of Paterson (2018–present)[8]
Convention results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Shavonda Sumter | 88 | 50.0% | |
| Democratic | Benjie Wimberly | 88 | 50.0% | |
| Total votes | 176 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Benjie Wimberly | 87 | 50.3% | |
| Democratic | Shavonda Sumter | 86 | 49.7% | |
| Total votes | 173 | 100.0% | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Benjie Wimberly, incumbent senator[11]
Declined
- Shavonda Sumter, state assemblymember from the 35th district (2012–present) and candidate for New Jersey's 9th congressional district in 2024[12]
Endorsements
Benjie Wimberly
- Statewide officials
- Phil Murphy, governor of New Jersey (2018–2026)[13]
- State legislators
- Al Abdelaziz, state assemblymember from the 35th district (2025–present)[14]
- Local officials
- Orlando Cruz, Passaic County commissioner[14]
- Andre Sayegh, mayor of Paterson (2018–present)[15]
- 2 other mayors[16][15]
- Party chapters
- Political parties
- Passaic County Democratic Committee[14]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Benjie Wimberly (incumbent) | 12,960 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 12,960 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Frank Filippelli, entrepreneur[11]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Filippelli | 2,681 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 2,681 | 100.00% | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Benjie Wimberly (incumbent) | 31,676 | 72.60% | |
| Republican | Frank Filippelli | 11,957 | 27.40% | |
| Total votes | 43,633 | 100.00% | ||
District 1
Republican primary
Announcement pending
- Michael Testa, incumbent senator[20]
District 2
Republican primary
Potential
- Vince Polistina, incumbent senator
Democratic primary
Potential
- Michael Suleiman, chair of the Atlantic County Democratic Committee[21]
District 3
Democratic primary
Potential
- John Burzichelli, incumbent senator
Republican primary
Publicly expressed interest
- Edward Durr, former senator (2022–2024) and candidate for governor in 2025[22]
District 4
Democratic primary
Potential
- Paul D. Moriarty, incumbent senator
District 5
Democratic primary
Potential
- Nilsa Cruz-Perez, incumbent senator
District 6
Democratic primary
Declared
- James Beach, incumbent senator[23]
Potential
- Dave Fleisher, mayor of Cherry Hill (if Beach withdraws)[24]
- Jennifer Cooley Fleisher, Camden County commissioner (if Beach withdraws)[24]
- Louis Greenwald, majority leader of the New Jersey General Assembly (2012–present) from the 6th district (1996–present) (if Beach withdraws)[24]
- Melinda Kane, state assemblymember from the 6th district (2025–present) (if Beach withdraws)[24]
- Jonathan Young, Camden County commissioner (if Beach withdraws)[24]
District 7
Democratic primary
Potential
- Troy Singleton, incumbent senator
District 8
Republican primary
Potential
- Latham Tiver, incumbent senator
Democratic primary
Publicly expressed interest
- Anthony Angelozzi, state assemblymember from the 8th district (2026–present)[25]
Potential
- Andrea Katz, state assemblymember from the 8th district (2024–present)[25]
District 9
Republican primary
Potential
- Carmen Amato, incumbent senator
District 10
Republican primary
Declared
- Jim Holzapfel, incumbent senator[26]
Potential
- Paul Kanitra, state assemblymember from the 10th district (2024–present) (if Holzapfel withdraws)[26]
- Gregory McGuckin, state assemblymember from the 10th district (2012–present) (if Holzapfel withdraws)[26]
- Daniel Rodrick, mayor of Toms River (if Holzapfel withdraws)[26]
- Frank Sadeghi, Ocean County commissioner[26]
District 11
Democratic primary
Potential
- Vin Gopal, incumbent senator
District 12
Republican primary
Potential
- Owen Henry, incumbent senator
District 13
Republican primary
Potential
- Declan O'Scanlon, incumbent senator
District 14
Democratic primary
Potential
- Linda Greenstein, incumbent senator
District 15
Democratic primary
Potential
- Shirley Turner, incumbent senator
District 16
Democratic primary
Potential
- Andrew Zwicker, incumbent senator
District 17
Democratic primary
Potential
District 18
Democratic primary
Potential
- Patrick Diegnan, incumbent senator
District 19
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Joe Vitale, incumbent senator
District 20
Democratic primary
Declared
- Joseph Cryan, incumbent senator[28]
Endorsements
Joseph Cryan
- State legislators
- Nicholas Scutari, president of the New Jersey Senate (2022–present) from the 22nd district (2004–present)[28]
District 21
Republican primary
Publicly expressed interest
- Jon Bramnick, incumbent senator[29]
Democratic primary
Potential
- Vincent Kearney, state assemblymember from the 21st district (2026–present)[29]
- Andrew Macurdy, state assemblymember from the 21st district (2026–present)[29]
- Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, Union County commissioner[29]
District 22
Democratic primary
Declared
- Nicholas Scutari, incumbent senator[30]
Endorsements
Nicholas Scutari
- State legislators
- Joseph Cryan, state senator from the 20th district (2018–present)[30]
District 23
Republican primary
Potential
- Doug Steinhardt, incumbent senator
District 24
Republican primary
Potential
- Parker Space, incumbent senator
District 25
Republican primary
Potential
- Anthony M. Bucco, incumbent senator
District 26
Republican primary
Potential
- Joe Pennacchio, incumbent senator
District 27
Democratic primary
Announcement pending
- John McKeon, incumbent senator[31]
District 28
Democratic primary
Potential
- Renee Burgess, incumbent senator
District 29
Democratic primary
Potential
- Teresa Ruiz, incumbent senator
District 30
Republican primary
Potential
- Robert Singer, incumbent senator
Democratic primary
Potential
- Avi Schnall, state assemblymember from the 30th district (2024–present)[32]
District 31
Democratic primary
Announcement pending
- Jerry Walker, state assemblymember from the 31st district (2026–present)[33]
Potential
- Angela McKnight, incumbent senator
District 32
Democratic primary
Declared
- Raj Mukherji, incumbent senator[34]
Potential
- Ravinder Bhalla, state assemblymember from the 32nd district (2026–present)[35]
Endorsements
Raj Mukherji
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[34]
- State legislators
- Katie Brennan, state assemblymember from the 32nd district (2026–present)[34]
- Craig Coughlin, speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly (2018–present) from the 19th district (2010–present)[34]
- Vin Gopal, state senator from the 11th district (2018–present)[34]
- Brian Stack, state senator from the 33rd district (2008–present) and mayor of Union City (2000–present)[34]
- Local officials
- Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive (2024–present) and chair of the Hudson County Democratic Organization (2024–present)[34]
- Emily Jabbour, mayor of Hoboken (2026–present)[34]
- Bill O’Dea, Hudson County commissioner from the 2nd district (1997–present)[34]
- James Solomon, mayor of Jersey City (2026–present)[34]
District 33
Democratic primary
Potential
- Brian Stack, incumbent senator
District 34
Democratic primary
Potential
- Britnee Timberlake, incumbent senator
District 35
Democratic primary
Potential
- Benjie Wimberly, incumbent senator
District 36
Democratic primary
Potential
- Paul Sarlo, incumbent senator
District 37
Democratic primary
Declared
- Gordon Johnson, incumbent senator[36]
District 38
Democratic primary
Potential
- Joseph Lagana, incumbent senator
District 39
Republican primary
Potential
- Holly Schepisi, incumbent senator
District 40
Republican primary
Potential
- Kristin Corrado, incumbent senator
See also
- 2027 New Jersey elections
- 2027 New Jersey General Assembly election
- List of New Jersey state legislatures
References
- ↑ "New Jersey Secretary of State". state.nj.us.
- ↑ "Legislative Roster". njleg.state.nj.us. New Jersey Office of Legislative Services. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Fox, Joey (December 23, 2024). "Maps of the 2024 presidential race in every congressional and legislative district". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Fox, Joey (November 5, 2024). "Nellie Pou prevails in surprisingly close race to succeed Bill Pascrell in Congress". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ New Jersey Legislature. "New Jersey Constitution". Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Wildstein, David; Blackburn, Zach (January 16, 2025). "Wimberly elected to N.J. Senate to replace Pou". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Wildstein, David (January 4, 2025). "Screening committee makes no pick in race for Pou Senate seat". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Blackburn, Zach (November 19, 2024). "Sayegh doesn't want Pou's state Senate seat". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Blackburn, Zach (December 13, 2024). "Pou isn't taking sides in the race to fill her state Senate seat". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Wildstein, David; Blackburn, Zach (January 16, 2025). "Senate race between Sumter and Wimberly ends in a tie". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Blackburn, Zach; Fox, Joey (March 25, 2025). "Here's who filed to run for governor and State Assembly this year". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Wildstein, David (February 18, 2025). "Sumter won't seek re-election to Assembly". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Blackburn, Zach (June 3, 2025). "Murphy backs party-endorsed candidates in 35th". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Blackburn, Zach (March 26, 2025). "Organization-backed LD-35 candidates endorse each other". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Fox, Joey (April 3, 2025). "Overcoming past rivalries, Sayegh, Khairullah endorse Wimberly slate for LD35". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Wildstein, David (February 24, 2025). "Garfield Dems back Abdelaziz, Cruz for Assembly". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Blackburn, Zach (April 24, 2025). "Group of Elmwood Park officials endorse Wimberly, Abdelaziz, Cruz in primary". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- 1 2 "2025 Official Primary Results State Senate" (PDF). July 17, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "2025 Official General Results State Senate 35LD" (PDF). December 3, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Wildstein, David (February 12, 2026). "Testa passes on U.S. Senate bid against Booker". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Wildstein, David (February 17, 2026). "New non-profit ad features Suleiman, a potential '27 State Senate candidate". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Han, Daniel (December 11, 2025). "Durr planning comeback to Trenton, won't challenge Booker". Politico. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Wildstein, David (December 10, 2025). "Beach says he plans to seek re-election in 2027". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Wildstein, David (December 10, 2025). "Kim will lead effort to oust Jim Beach; fires warning shot at some Democratic legislators". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
- 1 2 Seewald, Joe (June 12, 2026). "Angelozzi interested in challenging Tiver, if Democrats want him for Senate". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Wildstein, David (February 26, 2026). "Holzapfel says he's running again, but some Ocean Republicans still uncertain". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Seewald, Joe (June 12, 2026). "Bob Smith will make decision on re-election to Senate by Thanksgiving". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- 1 2 Blackburn, Zach (February 6, 2026). "Cryan launches re-election bid". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Wildstein, David (June 12, 2026). "Bramnick says he's 'gearing up' for re-election". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- 1 2 Wildstein, David (January 29, 2026). "Cryan backs Scutari for re-election to Senate, county chairman post". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Wildstein, David (December 4, 2025). "McKeon drops out of N.J. attorney general race". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Fox, Joey (November 9, 2023). "How Avi Schnall turned a deep-red legislative district blue". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Wildstein, David (November 20, 2025). "With Walker ready to run, McKnight endorses Solomon in Jersey City runoff". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Wildstein, David (April 3, 2026). "Mukherji gets early backing from Sherrill, Solomon in bid for Senate re-election". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ Heinis, John (June 11, 2025). "The 2025 primary election: The biggest winners and losers in Hudson County". Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ Blackburn, Zach (December 15, 2025). "Johnson says he'll run for re-election". New Jersey Globe. Retrieved March 22, 2026.