2013 New Jersey Election Results
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2013 New Jersey Election Results SUMMARY As indicated by all of the pre-election polls Governor Chris Christie (R) cruised to victory over challenger State Senator Barbara Buono (D). With this significant re-election victory the Governor’s 2016 national aspirations become even more realistic. At the same time Chris Christie’s win did not result in down ballot coattails, both houses of the New Jersey Legislature remained under Democratic control with only two Republican gains in the Assembly. GOVERNOR As expected, Governor Chris Chirstie (R) easily won re-election for a second term as Governor of the State of New Jersey over challenger State Senator Barbara Buono (D) by a resounding margin of 60% to 38%. The Governor carried every county in the state with the exception of the traditional democratic strongholds of Essex and Hudson. Even in those democratic areas Buono’s margin of victory lagged far behind normal pluralities. LEGISLATURE Targeted Districts 1st Legislative District (Cape May and parts of Atlantic and Cumberland Counties) Incumbent State Senator Jeff Van Drew (D) withheld a significant challenge from Susan Schmidt (R) winning the district with 59% to 40% percent of the vote and Assemblyman Bob Andrzejcak retained his seat with 27% of the vote. However - Republicans may have picked up one seat with Cumberland County Freeholder Sam Fiocchi (R) defeating incumbent Assemblyman Nelson Albano (D). The incumbent faced criticism since The Star-Ledger reported how he used his position to try to get out of a speeding ticket. Since the difference between the candidates is only 1284 votes a recount is possible. 2nd Legislative District (parts of Atlantic County) In the 2nd Legislative State Senate race Jim Whelan (D) has retained his seat with a 55% to 45% vote percentage over his opponent Frank Balles (R). Assembly race remains too close to call. Current reports have incumbent Assemblymen Chris Brown and John Amodeo with 23,930 and 23,047 votes respectively. Running only 379 votes behind is democratic challenger Vincent Mazzeo a recount is likely in this district. 3rd Legislative District (Salem and parts of Cumberland and Gloucester Counties) State Senate President Steve Sweeney (D) staved off a challenge from Niki Trunk (R) receiving a 55% to 45% vote percentage. On the Assembly side incumbents John Burzichelli and Celeste Riley have won with 28% and 27% percent of the vote. 212 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08608 Tel: 609/392-3100 Fax: 609/392-6347 2013 New Jersey Election Results 14th Legislative District (parts of Mercer and Middlesex Counties) Incumbent State Senator Linda Greenstein (D) has edged out former State Senator Peter Inverso to retain her seat with a 1200 vote margin receiving 50% to 48% of the vote. In the Assembly races incumbents Wayne DeAngelo (D) and Dan Benson (D) retained their seat each with 31% of the vote. 18th Legislative District (parts of Middlesex County) Assemblyman Peter Barnes (D) has successfully defeated East Brunswick Mayor David Stahl (R) to capture the Senate seat vacated by Gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono (D) with 52% to 48% of the vote. Assemblyman Pat Diegnan (D) and newcomer Nancy Pinkin (D) easily won their seats with 27% and 26% percent of the vote respectively. 38th Legislative District (parts of Bergen and Passaic Counties) Incumbent Senator Bob Gordon (D) retained his seat in a hotly contested race against Fernando Alonso (R) with 52% to 48% percent of the vote. On the Assembly side it appears that Republican candidate Rochelle Park Mayor Joe Scarpa (R) will win one of the previously Democratic Assembly seats. With Paramus Councilman Joseph Lagana (D) edging out incumbent Assemblyman Tim Eustace (D) for the other seat. The difference between the four Assembly candidates is only 300 votes; expect a recount in this district. Elsewhere Around the State 4th Legislative District (Parts of Camden and Gloucester counties) Democratic incumbents State Senator Fred Madden (D), Assemblyman Paul Moriarty (D) and Assemblywoman Gabriela Mosquera (D) easily defeated their Republican challengers. 5th Legislative District (Parts of Camden and Gloucester counties) In the 5th Legislative District, the Democratic incumbents Senator Donald Norcross (D), Assemblymen Gilbert Wilson (D) and Angel Fuentes (D) defeated their Republican opponents. 6th Legislative District (parts of Burlington and Camden counties) As expected the Democratic incumbents, State Senator Jim Beach (D), Assemblyman Lou Greenwald (D) and Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt (D) defeated their Republican adversaries. 7th Legislative District (parts of Burlington county) 212 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08608 Tel: 609/392-3100 Fax: 609/392-6347 2013 New Jersey Election Results In the State Senate race incumbents Diane Allen (R) easily won reelection. Incumbent Assemblymen Herb Conaway (D) and Troy Singleton (D) defeated their Republican challengers. 8th Legislative District (parts of Atlantic, Burlington and Camden counties) In the 8th Legislative District, the Republican incumbents State Senator Dawn Marie Addiego (R) and Assemblyman Chris Brown (R) along with newcomer Maria Rodriguez-Gregg (R) easily defeated their Democratic opponents. 9th Legislative District (parts of Atlantic, Burlington and Ocean counties) Republican incumbents State Senator Christopher Connors (R), Assemblyman Brian Rumpf (R) and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove (R) easily defeated their Democratic challengers. 10th Legislative District (part of Ocean county) As expected the Republican incumbents, State Senator Jim Holzapfel (R), Assemblymen Dave Wolfe (R) and Gregory McGuckin (R) defeated their Democratic adversaries. 11th Legislative District (part of Monmouth county) In the 11th Legislative District, the Republican incumbents State Senator Jennifer Beck (R) and Assemblywomen Caroline Casagrande (R) and Mary Pat Angelini (R) easily defeated their Democratic opponents. 12th Legislative District (parts of Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties) Republican incumbents State Senator Samuel Thompson (R), Assemblymen Ronald Dancer (R) and Robert Clifton (R) easily defeated their Democratic challengers. 13th Legislative District (parts of Monmouth county) As expected the Republican incumbents, State Senator Joe Kyrillos (R), Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon (R) and Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R) defeated their Democratic adversaries. 15th Legislative District (parts of Hunterdon and Mercer counties) In the 15th Legislative District, the Democratic incumbents State Senator Shirley Turner (D) and Assemblywomen Bonnie Watson-Coleman (D) and Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D) easily defeated their Republican opponents. 16th Legislative District (parts of Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties) 212 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08608 Tel: 609/392-3100 Fax: 609/392-6347 2013 New Jersey Election Results Republican incumbents State Senator Christopher Bateman (R), Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R) and Assemblywoman Donna Simon (R) defeated their Democratic challengers. 17th Legislative District (parts of Middlesex and Somerset Counties) In the 17th Legislative District, the Democratic incumbents Senator Bob Smith (D), Assemblymen Upendra Chivukula (D) and Joseph Egan (D) won reelection. 19th Legislative District (parts of Middlesex county) As expected the Democratic incumbents, State Senator Joseph Vitale (D), Assemblymen John Wisniewski (D) and Craig Couglin (D) defeated their Republican adversaries. 20th Legislative District (parts of Union county) Democratic incumbent State Senator Raymond Lesniak (D) ran unopposed in the general election; while Assemblyman Joseph Cryan (D) and Assemblywoman Anette Quijano (D) defeated their Republican challengers. 21st Legislative District (parts of Morris, Somerset and Union counties) As expected the Republican incumbents, State Senator Thomas Kean (R), Assemblyman Joseph Bramnick (R) and Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz (R) defeated their Democratic opponents. 22nd Legislative District (parts of Middlesex, Somerset and Union Counties) In the 22nd Legislative District, the Democratic incumbents Senator Nicholas Scutari (D), Assemblyman Gerry Green (D) and Linda Stender (D) defeated their Republican opponents. 23rd Legislative District (parts of Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren counties) Republican incumbents State Senator Michael Doherty (R), Assemblymen Erik Peterson (R) and John DiMaio (R) easily defeated their Democratic challengers. 24th Legislative District (parts of Morris, Sussex and Warren counties) In the 24th Legislative District, the Republican incumbents State Senator Steven Oroho (R) and Assemblyman Parker Space (R) and Assemblywoman Alison Little-McHose (R) won reelection. 25th Legislative District (parts of Morris and Somerset counties) As expected the Republican incumbents, State Senator Tony Bucco (R), Assemblymen Tony Bucco (R) and Michael Patrick Carroll (R) defeated their Democratic adversaries. 212 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08608 Tel: 609/392-3100 Fax: 609/392-6347 2013 New Jersey Election Results 26th Legislative District (parts of Essex, Morris and Passaic counties) Republican incumbents State Senator Joe Pennachio (R), Assemblyman Jay Webber (R) and Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce (R) easily defeated their Democratic challengers. 27th Legislative District (parts of Essex and Morris counties) In the 27th Legislative District, the Democratic incumbents Senator Dick Codey (D), Assemblyman John McKeon (D) and Assemblywoman Mila Jasey (D) defeated their Republican opponents. 28th Legislative