1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

Candidates

• Rob Andrews, incumbent Representative from Bellmawr since 1990

Results

Candidates

• Lee Solomon, assemblyman from Haddon Heights

Results

Candidates

• Rob Andrews, incumbent Representative from Bellmawr since 1990 (Democratic)
• Kenneth L. Lowndes (Pro-Life Independent Conservative)
• Nicholas Pastuch (America First Populist)
• James E. Smith (Pro-Life Pro-Family Veteran)
• Lee Solomon, assemblyman from Haddon Heights (Republican)
• Jerry Zeldin (Libertarian)

Results

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1992 U.S. House election^[2][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Rob Andrews (incumbent)	153,525	67.31%	13.19
	Republican	Lee Solomon	65,123	28.55%	14.28
	Independent	James E. Smith	3,761	1.65%	N/A
	Libertarian	Jerry Zeldin	2,641	1.16%	0.03
	Independent	Kenneth L. Lowndes	2,163	0.95%	N/A
	Populist	Nicholas Pastuch	859	0.38%	0.42
Total votes			228,072	100.00%
	Democratic hold		Swing	{{{swing}}}

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Candidates

• William J. Hughes, incumbent Representative since 1975

Results

Candidates

• Joseph L. Breeden
• Frank LoBiondo, assemblyman from Vineland

Results

Candidates

• Roger Bacon (Libertarian)
• William J. Hughes, incumbent Representative since 1975 (Democratic)
• Andrea Lippi (Freedom Equality Prosperity)
• Frank LoBiondo, assemblyman from Vineland (Republican)
• Joseph Ponczek (Anti-Tax)

Campaign

Despite Hughes's popularity in the district, LoBiondo waged an aggressive challenge, criticizing Hughes for taking full advantage of Congressional mailing and automobile privileges.^[7] LoBiondo, a leading sponsor of legislation to repeal the state's strict ban on "assault-type firearms," received strong support from the National Rifle Association and Coalition of New Jersey Sportsmen.^[7]

Endorsements

Results

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1992 U.S. House election^[2][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	William J. Hughes (incumbent)	132,455	55.88%	22.28
	Republican	Frank LoBiondo	98,315	41.48%	N/A
	Libertarian	Roger Bacon	2,575	1.09%	N/A
	Independent	Joseph Ponczek	2,067	0.87%	N/A
	Independent	Andrea Lippi	1,605	0.68%	N/A
Total votes			237,027	100.00%
	Republican hold		Swing	{{{swing}}}

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Candidates

• Frank W. Drake
• Jim Saxton, incumbent Representative from Mount Holly since 1984

Results

Candidates

• Howard Scott Pearlman
• Timothy E. Ryan

Results

Candidates

• Frank Burke (Basic Reformed Government)
• Martin T. King (Independent)
• William Donald McMahon ("Donald of Moorestown")
• Michael S. Permuko (NJ Conservative)
• Joseph A. Plonski (America First Populist)
• Helen L. Radder (Libertarian)
• James Reilly (Independent)
• Timothy E. Ryan (Democratic)
• Jim Saxton, incumbent Representative from Mount Holly since 1984 (Republican)
• Anthony J. Verderese (Independent)

Results

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1992 U.S. House election^[2][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Jim Saxton (incumbent)	151,368	59.17%	1.01
	Democratic	Timothy E. Ryan	94,012	36.75%	2.68
	Libertarian	Helen L. Radder	2,711	1.06%	N/A
	Populist	Joseph A. Plonski	2,309	0.90%	N/A
	Conservative	Michael S. Permuko	1,728	0.68%	N/A
	Independent	James Reilly	915	0.36%	N/A
	Independent	William Donald McMahon	901	0.35%	N/A
	Independent	Anthony J. Verderese	749	0.29%	N/A
	Independent	Martin T. King	593	0.23%	N/A
	Independent	Frank Burke	512	0.20%	N/A
Total votes			255,798	100.00%
	Republican hold		Swing	{{{swing}}}

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Candidates

• Chris Smith, incumbent Representative since 1981

Results

Candidates

• Michael DiMarco
• Brian M. Hughes, social worker and son of former governor and Supreme Court chief justice Richard J. Hughes^[4]

Results

Candidates

• Benjamin Grindlinger (Libertarian)
• Brian M. Hughes, social worker and son of former governor and Supreme Court chief justice Richard J. Hughes^[4] (Democratic)
• Agnes A. James (NJ Conservative)
• Joseph J. Notarangelo (America First Populist)
• Patrick C. Pasculli (Independent)
• Chris Smith, incumbent Representative since 1981 (Republican)

Campaign

Hughes sought to capitalize on Smith's reputation as a national anti-abortion leader.^[7]

Results

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1992 U.S. House election^[2][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Chris Smith (incumbent)	149,095	61.81%	0.91
	Democratic	Brian M. Hughes	84,514	35.04%	0.54
	Libertarian	Benjamin Grindlinger	2,984	1.24%	0.13
	Independent	Patrick C. Pasculli	2,137	0.89%	N/A
	Conservative	Agnes A. James	1,630	0.68%	N/A
	Populist	Joseph J. Notarangelo	865	0.36%	0.40
Total votes			241,225	100.00%
	Republican hold		Swing	{{{swing}}}

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Candidates

• C. Larry Fischer
• Ira M. Marlowe
• Marge Roukema, incumbent Representative from Ridgewood since 1981
• Lou Sette

Results

Candidates

• Frank R. Lucas
• John Scully

Results

Candidates

• Stuart Bacha (America First Populist)
• George Lahood (Equality, Brotherhood, Justice)
• William J. Leonard (Independent)
• Michael V. Pierone (Libertarian)
• Marge Roukema, incumbent Representative from Ridgewood since 1981 (Republican)

Results

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1992 U.S. House election^[2][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Marge Roukema (incumbent)	196,198	71.51%	4.14
	Democratic	Frank R. Lucas	67,579	24.63%	2.20
	Independent	William J. Leonard	6,182	2.25%	N/A
	Libertarian	Michael V. Pierone	2,636	0.96%	N/A
	Independent	George Lahood	994	0.36%	N/A
	Populist	Stuart Bacha	782	0.29%	1.63
Total votes			274,371	100.00%
	Republican hold		Swing	{{{swing}}}

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Candidates

• Jeffrey R. Gorman, New Brunswick systems analyst^[4]
• Barbara Jensen
• Frank Pallone, incumbent Representative from Long Branch since 1988
• Bob Smith, assemblyman and former mayor of Piscataway

Results

Candidates

• Grace C. Applegate, Occupational Safety and Health Administration official and former assistant New Jersey Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development^[4]
• Paul Danielczyk, nominee for this district in 1990^[4]
• Joe Kyrillos, state senator from Middletown^[4]
• James R. Sheldon

Results

Candidates

• Simone Berg (Socialist Workers)
• Peter Cerrato (Independent for Freedom)
• Charles H. Dickson (Capitalist)
• Joe Kyrillos, state senator from Middletown^[4] (Republican)
• Kenneth Matto (America First Populist)
• Frank Pallone, incumbent Representative from Long Branch since 1988 (Democratic)
• George P. Predham (You Gotta Believe)
• Joseph Spalletta (The People's Candidate)
• Bill Stewart (Libertarian)

Endorsements

Results

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1992 U.S. House election^[2][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Frank Pallone Jr. (incumbent)	118,266	52.31%	3.23
	Republican	Joe Kyrillos	100,949	44.65%	1.80
	Independent	Joseph Spalletta	2,153	0.95%	N/A
	Libertarian	Bill Stewart	1,404	0.62%	0.54
	Independent	Peter Cerrato	1,073	0.47%	N/A
	Independent	George P. Predham	951	0.42%	N/A
	Socialist Workers	Simone Berg	613	0.23%	N/A
	Populist	Kenneth Matto	411	0.18%	0.37
	Independent	Charles H. Dickson	273	0.12%	N/A
Total votes			226,093	100.00%
	Democratic hold		Swing	{{{swing}}}

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Candidates

• Matt Rinaldo, incumbent Representative from Union since 1973

Results

Rinaldo withdrew after the primary and was replaced by Bob Franks.

Candidates

• Karen Carroll, Bridgewater activist
• Leonard R. Sendelsky, Woodbridge real estate developer

Results

Candidates

• Bob Franks, chair of the New Jersey Republican Party and assemblyman from Summit
• Mike Pappas, Somerset County Freeholder

Candidates

• Bill Campbell (No Nonsense Government)
• Kevin Michael Criss (People's Congressional Preference)
• Bob Franks, chair of the New Jersey Republican Party and assemblyman from Summit (Republican)
• Eugene J. Gillespie Jr. (Independent)
• John Kucek (America First Populist)
• Spencer Layman (Libertarian)
• Leonard R. Sendelsky, Woodbridge real estate developer^[8] (Democratic)

Campaign

Rinaldo withdrew from the race just ahead of the September general election filing deadline.^[9]

Endorsements

Results

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1992 U.S. House election^[2][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Bob Franks	132,174	53.28%	21.36
	Democratic	Leonard R. Sendelsky	105,761	42.63%	19.43
	Independent	Eugene J. Gillespie Jr.	4,043	1.63%	N/A
	Independent	Bill Campbell	2,612	1.05%	N/A
	Libertarian	Spencer Layman	1,964	0.79%	N/A
	Populist	John Kucek	844	0.34%	1.83
	Independent	Kevin Michael Criss	684	0.28%	N/A
Total votes			248,082	100.00%
	Republican hold		Swing	{{{swing}}}

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Candidates

• Roger P. Ham
• Joseph C. Iozia
• Herb Klein, former assemblyman from Clifton
• Claire I. Lagermasini, former aide to Hugh Carey and staffer for Eugene McCarthy's 1968 presidential campaign^[10]
• Harry McEnroe, assemblyman from South Orange^[10]

Declined

• Richard Codey, state senator from West Orange^[4]
• Bill Pascrell, assemblyman and mayor of Paterson^[4]
• Robert A. Roe, incumbent Representative from Wayne since 1969^[4]

Campaign

In the Essex County portion of the district, the campaign was connected to an ongoing feud between county party chair Raymond Durkin and county executive Thomas D'Alessio; McEnroe, a late entry to the race, was allied with Durkin.^[10]

Endorsements

Results

Candidates

• Joseph Bubba, state senator from Wayne
• Bob Davis
• Bernard George
• Norman M. Robertson, Passaic County Freeholder and nominee for this district in 1982

Results

Candidates

• Joseph Bubba, state senator from Wayne (Republican)
• Thomas Caslander (Independents for Change)
• Rob Dominianni (Restore Public Trust)
• Gregory E. Dzula (America First Populist)
• Neal A. Gorfinkle (New Jersey Independents)
• Herb Klein, incumbent Representative since 1993 (Democratic)
• Gloria Kolodziej, former mayor of Clifton^[7] (Independent for Change)
• Carmine O. Pelossie (Independent People's Network)
• Jason Redrup (Socialist Workers)
• Louis M. Stefanelli (Libertarian)

Campaign

Entering the general election, Bubba was considered the favorite over Klein, who had not held elected office since 1978.^[7]

Endorsements

Results

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1992 U.S. House election^[2][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Herb Klein (incumbent)	96,742	47.00%	29.92
	Republican	Joseph Bubba	84,674	41.14%	N/A
	Independent	Gloria J. Kolodziej	16,170	7.86%	N/A
	Independent	Thomas Caslander	2,916	1.42%	N/A
	Independent	Carmine O. Pellosie	2,135	1.04%	N/A
	Libertarian	Louis M. Stefanelli	1,109	0.54%	N/A
	Independent	Rob Dominianni	1,099	0.53%	N/A
	Socialist Workers	Jason Redrup	392	0.19%	N/A
	Populist	Gregory E. Dzula	316	0.15%	4.86
	Independent	Neal A. Gorfinkle	275	0.13%	N/A
Total votes			205,828	100.00%
	Democratic hold		Swing	{{{swing}}}

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Candidates

• Matt Guice
• Nany Harrigan
• Bob Torricelli, incumbent Representative from Englewood since 1983

Results

Candidates

• Patrick J. Roma, assemblyman from Palisades Park

Results

Candidates

• Joseph D'Alessio (America First Populist)
• Shel Haas (An Independent Voice)
• Daniel M. Karlan (Libertarian)
• Gary Novosielski (New Jersey Independents)
• Patrick J. Roma, assemblyman from Palisades Park (Republican)
• Peter J. Russo, former assemblyman from Lyndhurst and candidate for this district in 1990 (Clean Up Congress)
• Herbert Shaw (Politicians are Crooks)
• Bob Torricelli, incumbent Representative from Englewood since 1983 (Democratic)

Campaign

During the campaign, Roma attacked Torricelli for his implication in the House banking scandal, in which he had personally written 27 overdraft checks, as well as his abuse of Congressional mailing privileges.^[7]

Results

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1992 U.S. House election^[2][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Bob Torricelli (incumbent)	139,188	58.31%	4.98
	Republican	Patrick J. Roma	88,179	36.94%	8.07
	Independent	Peter J. Russo	4,491	1.88%	N/A
	Independent	Gary Novosielski	2,257	0.95%	N/A
	Populist	Joseph D'Alessio	1,606	0.67%	0.99
	Independent	Herbert Shaw	1,369	0.57%	N/A
	Libertarian	Daniel M. Karlan	1,099	0.46%	N/A
	Independent	Shel Haas	515	0.22%	N/A
Total votes			238,704	100.00%
	Democratic hold		Swing	{{{swing}}}

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Candidates

• Brian Connors
• Willie L. Flood, former member of the Jersey City Council
• Stanley J. Moskal
• Donald M. Payne, incumbent Representative from Newark since 1989

Results

Candidates

• Alfred D. Palermo

Results

Candidates

• Roberto Caraballo (Libertarian)
• William T. Leonard (Socialist Workers)
• Alfred D. Palermo (Republican)
• Donald M. Payne, incumbent Representative from Newark since 1989 (Democratic)

Results

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1992 U.S. House election^[2][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Donald M. Payne (incumbent)	117,287	78.38%	3.06
	Republican	Alfred D. Palermo	30,160	20.16%	2.84
	Libertarian	Roberto Caraballo	1,272	0.85%	N/A
	Socialist Workers	William T. Leonard	913	0.61%	0.63
Total votes			149,632	100.00%
	Democratic hold		Swing	{{{swing}}}

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Candidates

• Dean Gallo, incumbent Representative since 1985

Results

Candidates

• Mary Frueholz
• Ona Spiridellis

Results

Candidates

• Barry J. Fitzpatrick (Time for Change)
• Dean Gallo, incumbent Representative since 1985 (Republican)
• Richard E. Hrazanek (America First Populist)
• David C. Karlen (Independent)
• Richard S. Roth (Libertarian)
• Howard Safier (Independent)
• Ona Spiridellis (Democratic)

Results

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1992 U.S. House election^[2][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Dean Gallo (incumbent)	188,165	70.10%	5.60
	Democratic	Ona Spiridellis	68,871	25.66%	7.34
	Libertarian	Richard S. Roth	3,538	1.32%	N/A
	Independent	Barry J. Fitzpatrick	3,127	1.16%	N/A
	Independent	David C. Karlen	1,882	0.70%	N/A
	Independent	Howard Safier	1,711	0.64%	N/A
	Populist	Richard E. Hrazanek	1,142	0.43%	2.07
Total votes			268,436	100.00%
	Republican hold		Swing	{{{swing}}}

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Candidates

• Dick Zimmer, incumbent Representative since 1991

Results

Candidates

• Frank G. Abate

Results

Candidates

• Frank G. Abate (Democratic)
• Edward F. Eggert (Independent)
• Carl J. Mayer, consumer advocate (Independent)
• Compton C. Pakenham (America First Populist)
• Carl Peters (Libertarian)
• Dick Zimmer, incumbent Representative since 1991 (Republican)

Results

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1992 U.S. House election^[2][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Dick Zimmer	174,216	63.87%	0.18
	Democratic	Frank G. Abate	83,035	30.44%	0.59
	Independent	Carl J. Mayer	11,051	4.05%	N/A
	Libertarian	Carl Peters	1,906	0.70%	N/A
	Independent	Edward F. Eggert	1,804	0.66%	N/A
	Populist	Compton C. Pakenham	745	0.27%	0.57
Total votes			272,757	100.00%
	Republican hold		Swing	{{{swing}}}

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Candidates

• Robert P. Haney Jr., Jersey City lawyer and candidate for this district in 1988^[12]
• Bob Menendez, state senator and mayor of Union City^[12]

Campaign

Even before Guarini announced his retirement, Menendez was seen as the natural heir to this district.^[11] Nevertheless, Robert Haney, who had challenged Guarini in 1988, ran a competitive campaign with support from numerous Jersey City politicians and reformist critics of the declining Hudson County political machine.^[12]

Endorsements

Results

Candidates

• Fred J. Theemling Jr., former Hudson County assistant prosecutor and candidate for this district in 1988 and 1990^[11]

Results

Candidates

• Joseph D. Bonacci (Stop Tax Increases)
• Jane Harris (Socialist Workers)
• Len Flynn (Libertarian)
• Bob Menendez, state senator and mayor of Union City (Democratic)
• John E. Rummel (Communist)
• Donald K. Stoveken (America First Populist)
• Fred J. Theemling Jr., former Hudson County assistant prosecutor and candidate for this district in 1988 and 1990^[11] (Republican)

Campaign

Menendez, seeking to become the first Hispanic to represent New Jersey in Congress, waged an aggressive and anxious campaign for the general election. Despite the district's firm Democratic lean, he pointed to the fact that a disproportionate number of the Hispanic residents were not registered to vote and began aggressively reaching out to blue-collar and middle-class voters.^[11] He claimed to campaign eighteen hours per day to reach voters in areas where his name was less recognized.^[11]

Although Menendez was well-connected within Hudson County and Cuban American political circles, he rejected the label of "insider" and embraced the Bill Clinton presidential campaign, hoping to deliver his Cuban constituents, who were usually Republican, to Clinton in November. Both candidates endorsed a bill by Bob Torricelli to strengthen the United States embargo on Cuba.^[11]

Theemling, who had received around 31 percent of the vote in his prior campaigns, ran an active campaign against Menendez, arguing that voters would hold the New Jersey legislature responsible for the state's economic decline and anti-incumbency would redound to his benefit. He favored urban enterprise zones, corporate tax credits for job creation and penalties for layoffs, and President Bush's proposal for school choice.^[11] Menendez also proposed tax incentives for new business in areas of high unemployment and improved federal job training programs.^[11]

By the end of the election, Menendez estimated that he would spend $200,000 on his campaign.^[11]

Endorsements

Results

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1992 U.S. House election^[2][6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Bob Menendez (incumbent)	93,670	64.28%	1.92
	Republican	Fred J. Theemling Jr.	44,529	30.56%	0.60
	Independent	Joseph D. Bonnaci	2,363	1.62%	N/A
	Libertarian	Len Flynn	1,539	1.06%	N/A
	Communist	John E. Rummel	1,525	1.05%	N/A
	Socialist Workers	Jane Harris	1,406	0.96%	0.59
	Populist	Donald K. Stoveken	682	0.47%	0.12
Total votes			145,714	100.00%
	Democratic hold		Swing	{{{swing}}}

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