Taxes
Proposes abolishing the IRS and tax code, adopting a 10–12% flat income tax and ending capital-gains and estate taxes.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Justin Murphy
Candidate for U.S. Senate · New Jersey
THE PERSON
Background
Justin Murphy is an attorney, Navy veteran and Tabernacle Township resident running for U.S. Senate.
Roots
- Home community: Tabernacle Township, New Jersey
- Career: Attorney; Navy service
Education
- Rowan University · Graduate
- Widener University School of Law · Law degree
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Education
Supports school choice and abolishing the federal Department of Education, distributing its budget to local school boards and vouchers.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Immigration
Supports completing the border wall, military deployment at the border, visa tracking and withholding aid from sanctuary jurisdictions.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Abortion
Opposes abortion with exceptions for rape, incest and danger to the pregnant patient’s life; opposes taxpayer abortion funding.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
Opposes government-run healthcare; supports individual Health Savings Accounts and a national insurance market.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Energy
Supports domestic oil production and expanded nuclear power, conditioned on environmentally responsible development.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Gun policy
Supports constitutional carry and opposes restrictions on Second Amendment rights.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. Senate · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
New Jersey Division of Elections · Official U.S. Senate general candidates ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.