Cory Booker*
Justin Murphy
Decision Desk HQ's forecast for this race blends 75% fundamentals and 25% markets. Fundamentals capture the structural conditions of the race, including partisan baseline adjusted for national environment, incumbency, presidential party cycle effects, and net campaign financial advantage.
| Candidate | Result |
|---|---|
| Roy Cooper | 51.70% |
| Michael Whatley | 42.90% |
| Other Option | 5.40% |
How candidates and outside groups are spending money in this race
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Outside Support | Outside Oppose | Report | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cory Booker | $35,910,076 | $18,897,772 | $144 | - | PRE-GENERAL | 10/14/2026 |
 Justin Murphy | $80,218 | $70,027 | - | - | PRE-GENERAL | 10/14/2026 |
