About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming Senate election in New Jersey on November 5, 2024, the candidates vying for the seat are Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw,. Incumbent Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, a graduate of Rutgers University, is not running for re-election.
Currently, the United States Senate is composed of 51 Democrats and 49 Republicans. In New Jersey, the demographic breakdown shows that Non-Hispanic Whites make up 54% of the population, followed by Hispanics at 22%, Blacks at 13%, and Asians at 11%.
Looking back at historical results, in the 2018 Senate race, Menendez secured victory with an 11.2% margin. The 2020 presidential election saw Joe Biden winning the state by 15.9%, while in 2016, Hillary Clinton carried New Jersey by a 14.1% margin. Given the historical trends, the Senate race in New Jersey is not expected to be competitive.
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