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2023 New Jersey Senate election

The 2023 New Jersey State Senate elections were held on November 7, 2023. New Jersey voters elected state senators in all of the state's legislative districts for a four-year term to the New Jersey Senate.[2] This was the first election after redistricting following the 2020 United States census. The winners of these elections were sworn in on January 9, 2024.

2023 New Jersey State Senate election
← 2021 November 7, 2023 2027 →
All 40 seats in the New Jersey Senate
21 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Nicholas Scutari Anthony M. Bucco
Party Democratic Republican
Leader since January 11, 2022 July 1, 2023[1]
Leader's seat 22nd (Linden) 25th (Boonton Twp.)
Last election 24 seats 16 seats
Seats before 25 15
Seats won 25 15
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 922,977 772,680
Percentage 54.2% 45.4%
Swing Increase 2.3% Decrease 2.6%

     Democratic hold      Democratic gain
     Republican hold      Republican gain
Senate President before election

Nicholas Scutari
Democratic

Elected Senate President

Nicholas Scutari
Democratic

Democrats retained their 25-15 majority over Republicans. Democrats flipped one seat, the 3rd district. Republicans flipped the 12th district from an elected Republican who became a Democrat in February 2023.

Incumbents not running for re-election

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Democratic

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Republican

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In addition, two members who were elected in the last election in 2021 left office before the election: Ronald Rice (D-28th, resigned; deceased)[11] and Michael J. Doherty, (R-23rd, resigned).[12]

Incumbents defeated

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In primary election

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One incumbent senator, a Democrat, was defeated in a redistricting race in the June 6 primary election.

Democratic

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In general election

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One incumbent senator, a Republican, was defeated in the November 7 general election.

Republican

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
270toWin[16] Solid D September 6, 2023
Elections Daily[17] Solid D October 22, 2023

Results

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Overview

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25 15
Democratic Republican
Parties Candidates Seats Popular vote
2021 2023 +/- Strength Vote % Change
Democratic 40 24 25   1 62.5% 922,977 54.2%   2.3
Republican 38 16 15   1 37.5% 772,680 45.4%   2.6
Libertarian 2 0 0   0 0.0% 2,337 0.1%   0.12
Socialist Workers 1 0 0   0 0.0% 821 0.1% N/A
Independent 5 0 0   0 0.0% 3,668 0.2%   0.1
Total 86 40 40 100.00% 100.00%
Turnout
Registered

By State Senate district

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Legislative district[18] Incumbent Party Elected senator Outcome
District 1 Mike Testa Rep Mike Testa Rep
District 2 Vincent J. Polistina Rep Vincent J. Polistina Rep
District 3 Edward Durr Rep John J. Burzichelli Dem
District 4 Fred H. Madden Dem Paul D. Moriarty Dem
District 5 Nilsa Cruz-Perez Dem Nilsa Cruz-Perez Dem
District 6 James Beach Dem James Beach Dem
District 7 Troy Singleton Dem Troy Singleton Dem
District 8 Jean Stanfield Rep Latham Tiver Rep
District 9 Christopher J. Connors Rep Carmen Amato Rep
District 10 James W. Holzapfel Rep James W. Holzapfel Rep
District 11 Vin Gopal Dem Vin Gopal Dem
District 12 Samuel D. Thompson Dem[a] Owen Henry Rep
District 13 Declan O'Scanlon Rep Declan O'Scanlon Rep
District 14 Linda R. Greenstein Dem Linda R. Greenstein Dem
District 15 Shirley Turner Dem Shirley Turner Dem
District 16 Andrew Zwicker Dem Andrew Zwicker Dem
District 17 Bob Smith Dem Bob Smith Dem
District 18 Patrick J. Diegnan Dem Patrick J. Diegnan Dem
District 19 Joe F. Vitale Dem Joe F. Vitale Dem
District 20 Joseph Cryan Dem Joseph Cryan Dem
District 21 Jon Bramnick Rep Jon Bramnick Rep
District 22 Nicholas Scutari Dem Nicholas Scutari Dem
District 23 Doug Steinhardt Rep Doug Steinhardt Rep
District 24 Steve Oroho Rep Parker Space Rep
District 25 Anthony M. Bucco Rep Anthony M. Bucco Rep
District 26 Joseph Pennacchio Rep Joseph Pennacchio Rep
District 27 Richard Codey Dem John F. McKeon Dem
Nia Gill[b] Dem
District 28 Renee Burgess Dem Renee Burgess Dem
District 29 Teresa Ruiz Dem Teresa Ruiz Dem
District 30 Robert W. Singer Rep Robert W. Singer Rep
District 31 Sandra Bolden Cunningham Dem Angela V. McKnight Dem
District 32 New seat Raj Mukherji Dem
District 33 Brian P. Stack Dem Brian P. Stack Dem
Nicholas Sacco[c] Dem
District 34 New seat Britnee Timberlake Dem
District 35 Nellie Pou Dem Nellie Pou Dem
District 36 Paul Sarlo Dem Paul Sarlo Dem
District 37 Gordon M. Johnson Dem Gordon M. Johnson Dem
District 38 Joseph Lagana Dem Joseph Lagana Dem
District 39 Holly Schepisi Rep Holly Schepisi Rep
District 40 Kristin Corrado Rep Kristin Corrado Rep
  1. ^ Thompson switched from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party in February 2023.
  2. ^ Redistricted from the 34th district.
  3. ^ Redistricted from the 32nd district.

Close races

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Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:

  1. District 8, 2.0%
  2. District 25, 5.4%
  3. District 21, 7.0%
  4. District 3, 7.2% gain
  5. District 2, 7.4%
  6. District 39, 9.8%
  7. District 4, 10.0%

District 1

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The incumbent is Republican Michael Testa who was re-elected with 64.59% of the vote in 2021. Donald Trump won this district with 51.61% in 2020.

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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Mike Testa (incumbent)
Labor unions
  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
Organizations

Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Michael Testa (incumbent) 8,356 100.0
Total votes 8,356 100.0

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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  • Charles R. LaSpata, electrician[19]

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Charles R. LaSpata 6,234 100.0
Total votes 6,234 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid R November 2, 2023

Results

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1st Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Michael L. Testa Jr. (incumbent) 29,186 64.6
Democratic Charles R. LaSpata 15,972 35.4
Total votes 45,158 100.0%
Republican hold

District 2

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The incumbent is Republican Vince Polistina who was elected with 51.87% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 55.43% in 2020.

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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Vince Polistina (incumbent)
Labor unions
  • New Jersey AFL-CIO[28]
  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
  • New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association[29]
Organizations

Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Vince Polistina (incumbent) 6,205 100.0
Total votes 6,205 100.0

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Withdrawn

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Caren Fitzpatrick
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Caren Fitzpatrick 7,391 100.0
Total votes 7,391 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Lean R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Lean R November 2, 2023

Results

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2nd Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Vince Polistina (incumbent) 24,516 52.2
Democratic Caren Fitzpatrick 21,045 44.8
Libertarian Shawn Peck 1,415 3.0
Total votes 46,976 100.0
Republican hold

District 3

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The incumbent is Republican Edward Durr who was elected in an upset with 51.68% of the vote in 2021. Donald Trump won this district with 50.71% in 2020.

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Eliminated in primary

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Withdrawn

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Endorsements

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Edward Durr (incumbent)
Labor unions
  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
Organizations

Convention results

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Salem County Republican convention[37]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Edward Durr (incumbent) 41 58.57
Republican Mickey Ostrum 29 41.43
Total votes 70 100.0

Primary results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Edward Durr (incumbent) 6,629 65.20
Republican Beth Sawyer 3,538 34.80
Total votes 10,167 100.0

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Eliminated in primary

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Declined

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Endorsements

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John Burzichelli
Labor unions
Organizations
Mario De Santis (eliminated in primary)
Organizations

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John J. Burzichelli 9,391 73.81
Democratic Mario De Santis 3,333 26.19
Total votes 12,724 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Lean R November 2, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Tossup November 2, 2023

Results

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3rd Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John J. Burzichelli 32,382 53.6
Republican Edward Durr (incumbent) 28,018 46.4
Total votes 60,400 100.0
Democratic gain from Republican

District 4

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The incumbent is Democrat Fred H. Madden who was re-elected with 54.42% of the vote in 2021 and will not be seeking re-election. Joe Biden won this district with 52.96% in 2020.

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Paul Moriarty
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul D. Moriarty 12,103 100.0
Total votes 12,103 100.0

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Eliminated in primary

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Endorsements

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Christopher Del Borrello
Organizations

Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Christopher Del Borrello 5,335 61.56
Republican Nicholas DeSilvio 3,331 38.44
Total votes 8,666 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Lean D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Tossup November 2, 2023

Results

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4th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul D. Moriarty 30,728 53.5
Republican Christopher W. Del Borrello 25,010 43.5
Conservatives South Jersey Giuseppe Costanzo 1,712 3.0
Total votes 57,450 100.0
Democratic hold

District 5

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The incumbent is Democrat Nilsa Cruz-Perez who was re-elected with 57.70% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 68.05% in 2020.

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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Nilsa Cruz-Perez (incumbent)
Labor unions
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Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nilsa Cruz-Perez (incumbent) 13,354 100.0
Total votes 13,354 100.0

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Clyde E. Cook 2,776 100.0
Total votes 2,776 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

Results

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5th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nilsa Cruz-Perez (incumbent) 25,799 68.7
Republican Clyde E. Cook 11,245 29.9
Rights Tranquility Peace Mohammad Kabir 530 1.4
Total votes 37,574 100.0
Democratic hold

District 6

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The incumbent is Democrat James Beach who was re-elected with 64.85% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 65.74% in 2020.

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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James Beach (incumbent)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James Beach (incumbent) 15,430 100.0
Total votes 15,430 100.0

Republican primary

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Republican primary[24][46][47]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lynn Lofland (write-in) 199 76.0
Republican Other write-ins 63 24.0
Total votes 262 100.0

Following the primary, Lofland withdrew from the general election on August 28.[48] Mark Doogan was selected as a replacement candidate on August 31.[49]

Libertarian convention

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Disqualified

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General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

Results

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6th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James Beach (incumbent) 34,911 70.0
Republican Mark Doogan 14,947 30.0
Total votes 49,858 100.0
Democratic hold

District 7

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The incumbent is Democrat Troy Singleton who was re-elected with 62.29% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 65.27% in 2020.

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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Troy Singleton (incumbent)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Troy Singleton (incumbent) 12,744 100.0
Total votes 12,744 100.0

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican James Fazzone 4,227 100.0
Total votes 4,227 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

Results

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7th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Troy Singleton (incumbent) 33,711 67.7
Republican James A. Fazzone 16,060 32.3
Total votes 49,771 100.0
Democratic hold

District 8

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The incumbent is Republican Jean Stanfield who was elected with 51.11% of the vote in 2021 and did not seek re-election. Joe Biden won this district with 51.75% in 2020.

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Withdrawn

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Latham Tiver
State legislators
Labor unions
  • New Jersey AFL-CIO[28]
  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
Organizations

Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Latham Tiver 7,497 100.0
Total votes 7,497 100.0

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Eliminated at convention

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Withdrawn

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Gaye Burton
Labor unions
Janet DiFolco (eliminated)
Individuals
Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Heather Cooper 8,258 100.0
Total votes 8,258 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Lean R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Likely R November 2, 2023

Results

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8th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Latham Tiver 28,394 51.0
Democratic Gaye Burton 27,236 49.0
Total votes 55,630 100.0
Republican hold

District 9

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The incumbent is Republican Christopher J. Connors who was re-elected with 69.40% of the vote in 2021 and will not be seeking re-election. Donald Trump won this district with 62.16% in 2020.

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Carmen Amato
State legislators
Labor unions
  • New Jersey AFL-CIO[28]
  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
  • New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association[29]
Organizations

Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Carmen Amato 11,660 100.0
Total votes 11,660 100.0

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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Gabriel Franco
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gabriel Franco 6,944 100.0
Total votes 6,944 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid R November 2, 2023

Results

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9th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Carmen F. Amato Jr. 38,124 67.9
Democratic Gabriel Franco 17,986 32.1
Total votes 56,110 100.0
Republican hold

District 10

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The incumbent is Republican Jim Holzapfel who was re-elected with 68.99% of the vote in 2021. Donald Trump won this district with 60.34% in 2020.

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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Jim Holzapfel (incumbent)
Labor unions
  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
Organizations

Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Holzapfel (incumbent) 11,274 100.0
Total votes 11,274 100.0

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jeff Horn 5,297 100.0
Total votes 5,297 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid R November 2, 2023

Results

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10th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Holzapfel (incumbent) 35,788 66.6
Democratic Jeff J. Horn 17,981 33.4
Total votes 53,769 100.0
Republican hold

District 11

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The incumbent is Democrat Vin Gopal who was re-elected with 51.88% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 56.18% in 2020.

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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Vin Gopal (incumbent)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Vin Gopal (incumbent) 8,286 100.0
Total votes 8,286 100.0

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Withdrawn

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Declined

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Convention results

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Monmouth County Republican convention[67]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve Dnistrian 85 82.5%
Republican Sara Haleva 18 17.5%
Total votes 103 100.0%

Primary results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve Dnistrian 4,266 100.0
Total votes 4,266 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Lean D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Tossup November 2, 2023

Results

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11th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Vin Gopal (incumbent) 34,350 60.3
Republican Steve Dnistrian 22,172 38.9
NJ Patriot Karen Zaletel 439 0.8
Total votes 56,961 100.0
Democratic hold

District 12

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Incumbent Democrat Samuel D. Thompson was re-elected as a Republican with 64.94% of the vote in 2021. He switched parties in February 2023.[7] Donald Trump won this district with 56.48% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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Owen Henry
Organizations

Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Owen Henry 6,065 100.0
Total votes 6,065 100.0

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Withdrawn

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Endorsements

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Brandon Rose
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brandon Rose 4,998 100.0
Total votes 4,998 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe R (flip) October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid R (flip) November 2, 2023

Results

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12th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Owen Henry 28,038 62.2
Democratic Brandon A. Rose 16,265 36.1
Results Not Politics Nina Jochnowitz 806 1.8
Total votes 45,109 100.0
Republican gain from Democratic

District 13

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The incumbent is Republican Declan O'Scanlon who was re-elected with 61.45% of the vote in 2021. Donald Trump won this district with 52.82% in 2020.

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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Declan O'Scanlon (incumbent)
Labor unions
  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
Organizations

Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Declan O'Scanlon (incumbent) 6,453 100.0
Total votes 6,453 100.0

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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Lucille Lo Sapio
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lucille Lo Sapio 5,354 100.0
Total votes 5,354 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid R November 2, 2023

Results

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13th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Declan O'Scanlon (incumbent) 31,750 58.8
Democratic Lucille Lo Sapio 22,236 41.2
Total votes 53,986 100.0
Republican hold

District 14

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The incumbent is Democrat Linda R. Greenstein who was re-elected with 55.16% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 58.69% in 2020.

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Linda R. Greenstein (incumbent)
State legislators
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Linda R. Greenstein (incumbent) 10,665 100.0
Total votes 10,665 100.0

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Pat Johnson 4,740 100.0
Total votes 4,740 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

Results

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14th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Linda R. Greenstein (incumbent) 33,020 59.8
Republican Patricia "Pat" Johnson 22,225 40.2
Total votes 55,245 100.0
Democratic hold

District 15

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The incumbent is Democrat Shirley K. Turner who was re-elected with 72.18% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 73.29% in 2020.

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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Shirley Turner (incumbent)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Shirley K. Turner (incumbent) 10,314 100.0
Total votes 10,314 100.0

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Roger Locandro 2,354 100.0
Total votes 2,354 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

Results

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15th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Shirley K. Turner (incumbent) 27,760 73.2
Republican Roger R. Locandro 10,173 26.8
Total votes 37,933 100.0
Democratic hold

District 16

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The incumbent is Democrat Andrew Zwicker who was elected with 53.32% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 59.64% in 2020.

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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Andrew Zwicker (incumbent)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Andrew Zwicker (incumbent) 10,058 100.0
Total votes 10,058 100.0

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Michael Pappas 6,155 100.0
Total votes 6,155 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Lean D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Lean D November 2, 2023

Results

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16th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Andrew Zwicker (incumbent) 34,693 56.5
Republican Michael Pappas 25,839 42.0
Libertarian Richard J. Byrne 922 1.5
Total votes 61,454 100.0
Democratic hold

District 17

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The incumbent is Democrat Bob Smith who was re-elected with 69.11% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 72.43% in 2020.

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Endorsements

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Bob Smith (incumbent)
Labor unions
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Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bob Smith (incumbent) 9,189 100.0
Total votes 9,189 100.0

Republican primary

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Nominee

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  • William P. Mikita Jr.[19]

Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William P. Mikita Jr. 1,734 100.0
Total votes 1,734 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

Results

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17th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bob Smith (incumbent) 20,643 72.8
Republican William P. Mikita Jr. 7,718 27.2
Total votes 28,361 100.0
Democratic hold

District 18

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The incumbent is Democrat Patrick J. Diegnan who was re-elected with 60.63% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 60.48% in 2020.

Democratic primary

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Nominee

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Eliminated in primary

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  • Christopher Binetti, professor[19]

Endorsements

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Patrick Diegnan (incumbent)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Patrick J. Diegnan (incumbent) 13,186 89.0
Democratic Christopher Binetti 1,630 11.0
Total votes 14,816 100.0

Republican primary

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Nominee

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Results

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Neal Shah 3,076 100.0
Total votes 3,076 100.0

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

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18th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (incumbent) 24,294 64.0
Republican Neal Shah 13,661 36.0
Total votes 37,955 100.0
Democratic hold

District 19

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The incumbent is Democrat Joseph F. Vitale who was re-elected with 59.90% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 59.16% in 2020.

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joseph F. Vitale (incumbent) 7,801 85.90
Democratic Michelle Burwell 1,281 14.10
Total votes 9,082 100.0

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Maria Garcia 2,450 100.0
Total votes 2,450 100.0

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

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19th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joseph F. Vitale (incumbent) 19,571 63.2
Republican Maria Garcia 11,392 36.8
Total votes 30,963 100.0
Democratic hold

District 20

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The incumbent is Democrat Joseph Cryan who was re-elected unopposed in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 71.03% in 2020.

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  • Angela Alvey-Wimbush, Roselle Board of Education member[19]

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Joseph Cryan (incumbent)
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joseph Cryan (incumbent) 6,798 73.9
Democratic Angela Alvey-Wimbush 2,402 26.1
Total votes 9,200 100.0


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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Carmen Bucco 1,011 100.0
Total votes 1,011 100.0

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

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20th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joseph Cryan (incumbent) 12,473 74.7
Republican Carmen Bucco 4,224 25.3
Total votes 16,697 100.0
Democratic hold

District 21

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The incumbent is Republican Jon Bramnick who was elected with 53.65% of the vote in 2021 after serving 20 years in the New Jersey State Assembly. Joe Biden won this district with 58.07% in 2020.

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  • New Jersey AFL-CIO[28]
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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jon Bramnick (incumbent) 8,945 100.0
Total votes 8,945 100.0

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  • Matt Marino, former Bernardsville Councilman (appointed), former Catholic school teacher, regulatory compliance officer, actor, and local peach expert.

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Matt Marino
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Matt Marino 8,628 100.0
Total votes 8,628 100.0

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Lean R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Likely R November 2, 2023

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21st Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jon Bramnick (incumbent) 34,435 53.5
Democratic Matt Marino 29,948 46.5
Total votes 64,383 100.0
Republican hold

District 22

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The incumbent is Democrat Nicholas P. Scutari who was re-elected with 61.45% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 67.26% in 2020.

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nicholas P. Scutari (incumbent) 10,012 100.0
Total votes 10,012 100.0

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William H. Michelson 2,376 100.0
Total votes 2,376 100.0

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

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22nd Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nicholas P. Scutari (incumbent) 23,876 66.2
Republican William H. Michelson 12,189 33.8
Total votes 36,065 100.0
Democratic hold

District 23

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The incumbent is Republican Doug Steinhardt who was elected to the seat unopposed at a special convention in December 2022.[72] Donald Trump won this district with 51.92% in 2020.

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  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Doug Steinhardt (incumbent) 8,722 100.0
Total votes 8,722 100.0

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  • Roger Bacon, perennial candidate[19]

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Denise King
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Denise King 6,685 93.2
Democratic Roger Bacon 488 6.8
Total votes 7,173 100.0

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid R November 2, 2023

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23rd Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Douglas Steinhardt (incumbent) 31,066 57.7
Democratic Denise King 22,790 42.3
Total votes 53,856 100.0
Republican hold

District 24

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The incumbent is Republican Steve Oroho who was re-elected with 69.37% of the vote in 2021 and will not be seeking re-election. Donald Trump won this district with 56.17% in 2020.

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Parker Space
State legislators
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  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
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Morris County Republican convention[78]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Parker Space 80 85.1%
Republican Steve Lonegan 14 14.9%
Total votes 94 100.0%

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Parker Space 15,042 100.0
Total votes 15,042 100.0

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Edmund Khanoo
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Edmund Khanoo 5,727 100.0
Total votes 5,727 100.0

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid R November 2, 2023

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24th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican F. Parker Space 33,604 64.1
Democratic Edmund Khanoo 18,821 35.9
Total votes 52,425 100.0
Republican hold

District 25

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The incumbent is Republican Anthony M. Bucco who was re-elected with 57.47% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 52.52% in 2020.

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Labor unions
  • New Jersey AFL-CIO[28]
  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
  • New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association[29]


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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Anthony M. Bucco (incumbent) 9,747 100.0
Total votes 9,747 100.0

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  • Christine Clarke, environmental activist[19]

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Christine Clarke
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Christine Clarke 8,198 100.0
Total votes 8,198 100.0

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Likely R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Likely R November 2, 2023

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25th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Anthony M. Bucco (incumbent) 27,250 52.7
Democratic Christine Clarke 24,491 47.3
Total votes 51,741 100.0
Republican hold

District 26

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The incumbent is Republican Joe Pennacchio who was re-elected with 58.94% of the vote in 2021. Donald Trump won this district with 50.02% in 2020.

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Joe Pennacchio (incumbent)
Labor unions
  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
  • New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association[29]
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Morris County Republican convention[80]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Joe Pennacchio (incumbent) 174 77.0
Republican Tom Mastrangelo 52 23.0
Total votes 226 100.0

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Joe Pennacchio (incumbent) 9,012 59.59
Republican Tom Mastrangelo 6,111 40.41
Total votes 15,123 100.0

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joan Waks 6,908 100.0
Total votes 6,908 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid R November 2, 2023

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26th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Joseph Pennacchio (incumbent) 28,313 56.8
Democratic Joan Waks 21,571 43.2
Total votes 49,884 100.0
Republican hold

District 27

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The incumbent is Democrat Richard Codey who was re-elected with 64.87% of the vote in 2021 and is not seeking reelection. Joe Biden won this district with 70.61% in 2020.

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John McKeon
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Richard J. Codey (incumbent) 8,148 57.51
Democratic Nia H. Gill (incumbent) 6,021 42.49
Total votes 14,169 100.0

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Republican primary[24][85]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Michael D. Byrne (write-in) 182 83.9
Republican Other write-ins 35 16.1
Total votes 217 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

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27th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John F. McKeon 28,499 71.1
Republican Michael D. Byrne 11,566 28.9
Total votes 40,065 100.0
Democratic hold

District 28

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The incumbent is Democrat Renee Burgess who was chosen to fill the seat after Ron Rice stepped down due to health issues.[86] Joe Biden won this district with 92.07% in 2020.

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Renee Burgess (incumbent) 10,449 100.0
Total votes 10,449 100.0


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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

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28th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Renee C. Burgess (incumbent) 19,638 100.0
Total votes 19,638 100.0
Democratic hold

District 29

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The incumbent is Democrat M. Teresa Ruiz who was re-elected unopposed in 2021. Joe Biden who this district with 80.82% in 2020.

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Teresa Ruiz (incumbent)
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic M. Teresa Ruiz (incumbent) 4,127 100.0
Total votes 4,127 100.0

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Maritza Mathews 256 100.0
Total votes 256 100.0

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

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29th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic M. Teresa Ruiz (incumbent) 7,766 83.5
Republican Maritza Mathews 1,351 14.5
Labour Pablo Olivera 181 1.9
Total votes 9,298 100.0
Democratic hold

District 30

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The incumbent is Republican Robert W. Singer who was re-elected with 71.19% of the vote in 2021. Donald Trump won this district with 67.27% in 2020.

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Robert Singer (incumbent)
Labor unions
  • New Jersey AFL-CIO[28]
  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Robert W. Singer (incumbent) 3,908 100.0
Total votes 3,908 100.0

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Stephen Dobbins 2,600 100.0
Total votes 2,600 100.0

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid R November 2, 2023

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30th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Robert W. Singer (incumbent) 37,998 80.6
Democratic Stephen Dobbins 9,123 19.4
Total votes 47,121 100.0
Republican hold

District 31

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The incumbent is Democrat Sandra Bolden Cunningham who was re-elected with 75.28% of the vote in 2021 and is not seeking re-election. Joe Biden won this district with 72.12% in 2020.

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  • Michael Griffin, activist[19]

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Angela V. McKnight
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Angela V. McKnight 8,005 75.05
Democratic Michael Griffin 2,661 24.95
Total votes 10,666 100.0

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  • Luis Soto, businessman[19]

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Luis Soto 1,073 100.0
Total votes 1,073 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

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31st Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Angela V. McKnight 14,421 75.8
Republican Luis Soto 4,593 24.2
Total votes 19,014 100.0
Democratic hold

District 32

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The incumbent is Democrat Nicholas Sacco who was re-elected with 71.17% of the vote in 2021. He was redistricted to the 33rd following redistricting and did not seek reelection. Joe Biden won this district with 77.86% in 2020.

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Raj Mukherji
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Raj Mukherji 8,882 100.0
Total votes 8,882 100.0

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ilyas Mohammed 723 100.0
Total votes 723 100.0

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

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32nd Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Raj Mukherji 15,175 83.1
Republican Ilyas Mohammed 3,083 16.9
Total votes 18,258 100.0
Democratic hold

District 33

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The incumbent is Democrat Brian P. Stack who was re-elected with 85.14% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 68.10% in 2020.

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Brian P. Stack
Statewide officials
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian P. Stack (incumbent) 20,319 100.0
Total votes 20,319 100.0

Republican primary

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No Republicans filed.

Republican primary[24][94]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Write-in 408 100.0
Total votes 408 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

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33rd Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brian P. Stack 27,262 97.1
Socialist Workers Joanne Kuniansky 821 2.9
Total votes 28,083 100.0
Democratic hold

District 34

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Incumbent Democrat Nia H. Gill was re-elected with 78.73% of the vote in 2021. She was redistricted to the 27th following redistricting and defeated in the primary. Joe Biden won this district with 75.38% in 2020.

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Britnee Timberlake
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Britnee Timberlake 8,768 100.0
Total votes 8,768 100.0

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Joseph Belnome (write-in) 110 100.0
Total votes 110 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

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34th Legislative District General Election, 2023
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Britnee N. Timberlake 18,677 76.1
Republican Joseph Belnome 5,875 23.9
Total votes 24,552 100.0
Democratic hold

District 35

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The incumbent is Democrat Nelida Pou who was re-elected with 68.59% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 70.22% in 2020.

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Nelida Pou (incumbent)
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nelida Pou (incumbent) 3,707 100.0
Total votes 3,707 100.0

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  • Christopher Faustino[19]

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Christopher Faustino 988 100.0
Total votes 988 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

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35th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nelida Pou (incumbent) 11,950 69.0
Republican Christopher Faustino 5,365 31.0
Total votes 17,315 100.0
Democratic hold

District 36

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The incumbent is Democrat Paul A. Sarlo who was re-elected with 56.86% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 56.39% in 2020.

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Paul Sarlo (incumbent)
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul A. Sarlo (incumbent) 4,506 100.0
Total votes 4,506 100.0

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  • Chris Auriemma, nominee for this seat in 2021[19]

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Chris Auriemma 2,357 100.0
Total votes 2,357 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

Results

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36th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Paul A. Sarlo (incumbent) 18,885 61.7
Republican Chris Auriemma 11,744 38.3
Total votes 30,629 100.0
Democratic hold

District 37

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The incumbent is Democrat Gordon M. Johnson who was elected with 67.04% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 69.84% in 2020.

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gordon M. Johnson (incumbent) 8,930 100.0
Total votes 8,930 100.0

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dierdre Paul 1,919 100.0
Total votes 1,919 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid D November 2, 2023

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37th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gordon M. Johnson (incumbent) 27,466 72.1
Republican Dierdre G. Paul 10,610 27.9
Total votes 38,076 100.0
Democratic hold

District 38

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The incumbent is Democrat Joseph A. Lagana who was re-elected with 52.90% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 56.63% in 2020.

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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joseph A. Lagana (incumbent) 6,451 100.0
Total votes 6,451 100.0

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  • Micheline Attieh, businesswoman[19]

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Micheline Attieh 3,474 100.0
Total votes 3,474 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Likely D October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Lean D November 2, 2023

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38th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joseph A. Lagana (incumbent) 28,447 57.1
Republican Micheline B. Attieh 21,361 42.9
Total votes 49,808 100.0
Democratic hold

District 39

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The incumbent is Republican Holly Schepisi who was re-elected with 57.16% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 52.72% in 2020.

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Holly Schepisi (incumbent)
Labor unions
  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
  • New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association[29]
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Bergen County Republican convention[99]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Holly Schepisi (incumbent) 189 73.3
Republican Michele LaTour 69 26.7
Total votes 258 100.0

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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Holly Schepisi (incumbent) 5,948 100.0
Total votes 5,948 100.0

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Jodi Murphy
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jodi Murphy 6,753 100.0
Total votes 6,753 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Likely R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Likely R November 2, 2023

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39th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Holly Schepisi (incumbent) 34,448 54.9
Democratic Jodi A. Murphy 28,264 45.1
Total votes 62,712 100.0
Republican hold

District 40

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The incumbent is Republican Kristin M. Corrado who was re-elected with 60.97% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 50.24% in 2020

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Kristin Corrado (incumbent)
Labor unions
  • New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association[20]
  • New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association[29]
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Republican primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kristin M. Corrado (incumbent) 6,276 100.0
Total votes 6,276 100.0

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Jennifer Ehrentraut
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Democratic primary[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jennifer Ehrentraut 6,132 100.0
Total votes 6,132 100.0

General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Elections Daily[25] Safe R October 22, 2023
New Jersey Globe[26] Solid R November 2, 2023

Results

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40th Legislative District General Election, 2023[27]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kristin M. Corrado (incumbent) 29,349 56.3
Democratic Jennifer Ehrentraut 22,821 43.7
Total votes 52,170 100.0
Republican hold

See also

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References

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