justin murphy republican nominee nj confirms bid to flip 7th district blue in 2026
A viral online rumor claiming that Justin Murphy, a registered Republican in New Jersey, has secured the GOP nomination for the state's 7th Congressional District is FALSE. Murphy is a real candidate, but current Federal Election Commission filings and New Jersey election records show he has NOT formally filed to run for the seat. The “nominee” claim originated from a satirical Twitter account purporting to be his campaign.