Philip Murphy

Democratic

5 races across Governor, State Senate, House

GovernorState SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
C+
-4.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 34% of candidates2 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

5
Races
3-2
W-L (60%)
+0.6
Avg Margin
1998–2021
Career Span
Best: +14.1 (2017 Governor)Worst: -15.6 (2016 State Senate)

Career Margin Trend5 races

Even19982012201620172021

Career Timeline

1,339,471
Candidate Votes
51.2%
Vote %
2,616,384
Total Votes
+3.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-9.7
Race Score
-12.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+15.9
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Jack M CiattarelliREP