Joanne
Kuniansky
Socialist Workers Party candidate for U.S. Senate in New Jersey's November 2026 general election
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Background
Joanne Kuniansky is the Socialist Workers Party candidate for U.S. Senate in New Jersey's November 3, 2026 general election, running for the seat previously held by Cory Booker. 116 She is based in West New York, New Jersey, and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended high school and participated in efforts to desegregate it in the late 1960s. 89
Kuniansky joined the Socialist Workers Party in 1977 and has been a frequent candidate for office in New Jersey. 8 Her occupation is listed by NJ Spotlight News as "Campaigning for the Socialist Workers Party." 8 She has worked in basic industry throughout her career, including at an Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers union plant, and in oil refineries, railroads, and meatpacking; a 2021 candidate statement described her as then working as a Walmart deli worker. 820
No prior elected office is identified in available sources. She is not the incumbent for the U.S. Senate seat. 1
At a glance
- Party
- Socialist Workers Party
- Running for
- U.S. Senate, New Jersey
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 9newsKuniansky criticizes both major parties' foreign policy, urges workers to build the SWP
In a Militant article published October 9, Kuniansky argued that it is 'the U.S. capitalist class, backed by both their parties,' rather than Trump alone, driving U.S. imperialist foreign policy. She called on workers to build the Socialist Workers Party as an alternative to the two major parties.
Workers look at Democrats and Republicans, see 'nothing for us' · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24filingNo FEC campaign committee found for Kuniansky in the 2025–26 cycle
Candidate Alerts reported on September 24 that no principal FEC campaign committee had been designated for Kuniansky for the 2025–26 cycle and that no committee reports were found.
Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers) — U.S. Senator, New Jersey · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 20newsKuniansky speaks with bakery worker in Orange about SWP's opposition to U.S. blockade of Cuba
During campaign outreach on September 20, Kuniansky spoke with a bakery worker in Orange, New Jersey about the Socialist Workers Party's opposition to the U.S. blockade and threats against Cuba. The conversation was reported by The Militant on September 25.
Join SWP in drive to expand reach of 'Militant,' books, party-building ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 27filingJoanne Kuniansky certified on New Jersey's 2026 U.S. Senate general election ballot
New Jersey's official candidate list for the November 3 general election included Joanne Kuniansky of the Socialist Workers Party, alongside Cory Booker, Justin Murphy, and Veronica Fernandez.
Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers) — U.S. Senator, New Jersey · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] Joanne Kuniansky - smarter.vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Workers look at Democrats and Republicans, see 'nothing for us'(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Join SWP in drive to expand reach of 'Militant,' books, party-building ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [4] Joanne Kuniansky (Socialist Workers) — U.S. Senator, New Jersey(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [5] NJ election 2026: Senate voter guide for Cory Booker's seat - WHYY(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [6] New Jersey SWP campaign nears goal in ballot drive(opens in a new tab) Apr 24, 2026
- [7] ridgeviewecho.com › joanne-kunianskyJoanne Kuniansky - Ridge View Echo(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2025
- [8] 10 days: 1278 people sign to put SWP on NJ ballot - The Militant(opens in a new tab) Apr 18, 2025