2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
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The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the 12 U.S. representatives from the state of New Jersey, one from each of the state's 12 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on June 7.
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November 8, 2016
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All 12 New Jersey seats to the United States House of Representatives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Turnout | 68%[1] ( 32pp) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The only competitive district this cycle was the 5th, which Democrats flipped, thereby giving them a 7–5 majority in the delegation.
District 1
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Norcross: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Patterson: 50–60% >90% | |||||||||||||||||
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Democratic Party incumbent Donald Norcross was first elected to this seat in the 2014 election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Donald Norcross, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Alex Law[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Donald Norcross (incumbent) | 56,753 | 70.3 | |
| Democratic | Alex Law | 23,986 | 29.7 | |
| Total votes | 80,739 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bob Patterson, senior speechwriter in the George W. Bush's administration and adjunct professor of government at Patrick Henry College
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bob Patterson | 23,813 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 23,813 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[5] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[6] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[7] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[9] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Donald Norcross (incumbent) | 183,231 | 60.0 | |
| Republican | Bob Patterson | 112,388 | 36.8 | |
| Independent | Scot John Tomaszewski | 5,473 | 1.8 | |
| Libertarian | William F. Sihr IV | 2,410 | 0.8 | |
| Independent | Michael Berman | 1,971 | 0.6 | |
| Total votes | 305,473 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county
| County[11] | Donald Norcross Democratic |
Bob Patterson Republican |
Various candidates Other parties |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Burlington (part) | 6,000 | 58.2% | 4,009 | 38.9% | 293 | 2.8% | 1,991 | 19.3% | 10,302 |
| Camden (part) | 130,259 | 63.2% | 69,503 | 33.8% | 6,174 | 3.0% | 60,656 | 29.4% | 205,836 |
| Gloucester (part) | 47,072 | 52.7% | 38,876 | 43.5% | 3,387 | 3.9% | 8,196 | 9.2% | 89,335 |
| Totals | 183,231 | 60.0% | 112,388 | 36.8% | 9,854 | 3.2% | 70,843 | 23.2% | 305,473 |
District 2
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LoBiondo: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Cole: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Republican Frank LoBiondo has represented this district since 1995.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Frank LoBiondo, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Frank LoBiondo (incumbent) | 39,913 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 39,913 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- David Cole, former White House aide, Barack Obama campaign staffer and candidate for this seat in 2014
Eliminated in primary
- Constantino "Tino" Rozzo
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | David H. Cole | 33,961 | 81.1 | |
| Democratic | Constantino "Tino" Rozzo | 7,932 | 18.9 | |
| Total votes | 41,893 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Frank LoBiondo (R) |
David Cole (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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| Stockton University[12] | October 19–23, 2016 | 625 | ± 3.9% | 59% | 34% | 3% | 4% |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[5] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[6] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[7] | Safe R | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[9] | Safe R | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Frank LoBiondo (incumbent) | 176,338 | 59.2 | |
| Democratic | David H. Cole | 110,838 | 37.2 | |
| Libertarian | John Ordille | 3,773 | 1.3 | |
| Independent | James Keenan | 2,653 | 0.9 | |
| Independent | Steven Fenichel | 1,574 | 0.5 | |
| Independent | Eric Beechwood | 1,387 | 0.5 | |
| Independent | Gabriel Brian Franco | 1,232 | 0.4 | |
| Total votes | 297,795 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county
| County[11] | Frank LoBiondo Republican |
David Cole Democratic |
Various candidates Other parties |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| # | % | # | % | # | % | # | % | ||
| Atlantic | 59,858 | 54.6% | 45,898 | 41.8% | 3,918 | 3.6% | 13,960 | 12.8% | 109,674 |
| Burlington (part) | 720 | 73.5% | 233 | 23.8% | 27 | 2.7% | 487 | 49.7% | 980 |
| Camden (part) | 2,990 | 61.8% | 1,723 | 35.6% | 124 | 2.5% | 1,267 | 26.2% | 4,837 |
| Cape May | 29,796 | 67.5% | 12,949 | 29.3% | 1,385 | 3.1% | 16,847 | 38.2% | 44,130 |
| Cumberland | 26,837 | 55.6% | 19,482 | 40.4% | 1,935 | 4.0% | 7,355 | 15.2% | 48,254 |
| Gloucester (part) | 24,318 | 59.5% | 15,441 | 37.8% | 1,115 | 2.8% | 8,877 | 21.7% | 40,874 |
| Ocean (part) | 13,268 | 66.6% | 5,882 | 29.5% | 784 | 4.0% | 7,386 | 37.1% | 19,934 |
| Salem | 18,551 | 63.7% | 9,230 | 31.7% | 1,331 | 4.5% | 9,321 | 22.0% | 29,112 |
| Totals | 176,338 | 59.2% | 110,838 | 37.2% | 10,619 | 3.6% | 65,500 | 22.0% | 297,795 |
District 3
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MacArthur: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% LaVergne: 50–60% 80–90% | |||||||||||||||||
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Republican Tom MacArthur had represented this district since 2015.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tom MacArthur, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tom MacArthur (incumbent) | 46,264 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 46,264 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Fred LaVergne, activist
Eliminated in primary
- Jim Keady, activist and educator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Frederick John LaVergne | 32,963 | 62.8 | |
| Democratic | Jim Keady | 19,526 | 37.2 | |
| Total votes | 52,489 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[5] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[6] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[7] | Safe R | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[9] | Safe R | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tom MacArthur (incumbent) | 194,596 | 59.3 | |
| Democratic | Frederick John Lavergne | 127,526 | 38.9 | |
| Constitution | Lawrence W. Berlinski Jr. | 5,938 | 1.8 | |
| Total votes | 328,060 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county
| County[11] | Tom MacArthur Republican |
Frederick LaVergne Democratic |
Lawrence Berlinski Constitution |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Burlington (part) | 99,449 | 53.0% | 85,760 | 45.7% | 2,399 | 1.3% | 13,689 | 6.3% | 187,608 |
| Ocean (part) | 95,147 | 67.7% | 41,766 | 29.7% | 3,539 | 2.5% | 53,381 | 38.0% | 140,452 |
| Totals | 194,596 | 59.3% | 127,526 | 38.9% | 5,938 | 1.8% | 67,070 | 20.4% | 328,060 |
District 4
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Smith: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Phillipson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Republican Chris Smith has represented this district since 1981.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Chris Smith, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Bruce C MacDonald, jewellery store owner
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Christopher H. Smith (incumbent) | 41,789 | 92.0 | |
| Republican | Bruce C MacDonald | 3,645 | 8.0 | |
| Total votes | 45,434 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Lorna Phillipson, candidate for the General Assembly in 2015
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Lorna Phillipson | 40,528 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 40,528 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[5] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[6] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[7] | Safe R | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[9] | Safe R | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Chris Smith (incumbent) | 211,992 | 63.7 | |
| Democratic | Lorna Phillipson | 111,532 | 33.5 | |
| Independent | Hank Schroeder | 5,840 | 1.8 | |
| Libertarian | Jeremy Marcus | 3,320 | 1.0 | |
| Total votes | 332,684 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county
| County[11] | Chris Smith Republican |
Lorna Phillipson Democratic |
Various candidates Other parties |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Mercer (part) | 27,988 | 59.5% | 18,382 | 39.1% | 632 | 1.3% | 9,606 | 20.4% | 47,002 |
| Monmouth (part) | 121,856 | 61.2% | 71,105 | 35.7% | 6,089 | 3.0% | 50,751 | 25.5% | 199,050 |
| Ocean (part) | 62,148 | 71.7% | 22,045 | 25.4% | 2,439 | 2.8% | 40,103 | 46.3% | 86,632 |
| Totals | 211,992 | 63.7% | 111,532 | 33.5% | 9,160 | 2.8% | 100,460 | 30.2% | 332,684 |
District 5
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Gottheimer: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Garrett: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Republican incumbent Scott Garrett had served for seven terms. Josh Gottheimer, a former speechwriter for Bill Clinton and aide for the 2004 presidential campaign of John Kerry and the 2008 presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton, ran against Garrett as a Democrat.[13]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Scott Garrett, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Scott Garrett (incumbent) | 42,179 | 82.2 | |
| Republican | Peter Vallorosi | 4,884 | 9.5 | |
| Republican | Michael J Cino | 4,252 | 8.3 | |
| Total votes | 51,315 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Josh Gottheimer, former senior counselor to the chair of the FCC and speechwriter for Bill Clinton
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Josh Gottheimer | 43,250 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 43,250 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Josh Gottheimer (D)
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[5] | Tossup | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[6] | Tossup | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[7] | Tilt D (flip) | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Lean D (flip) | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[9] | Tossup | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Josh Gottheimer | 172,587 | 51.1 | |
| Republican | Scott Garrett (incumbent) | 157,690 | 46.7 | |
| Libertarian | Claudio Belusic | 7,424 | 2.2 | |
| Total votes | 337,701 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
By county
| County[11] | Josh Gottheimer Democratic |
Scott Garrett Republican |
Claudio Belusic Libertarian |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Bergen (part) | 135,681 | 56.2% | 101,859 | 42.2% | 3,985 | 1.6% | 33,822 | 14.0% | 241,525 |
| Passaic (part) | 7,449 | 41.9% | 9,962 | 56.0% | 387 | 2.2% | −2,513 | −14.1% | 17,798 |
| Sussex (part) | 17,880 | 37.1% | 28,117 | 58.4% | 2,173 | 4.5% | −10,237 | −21.3% | 48,170 |
| Warren (part) | 11,577 | 38.3% | 17,752 | 58.8% | 879 | 2.9% | −6,175 | −20.5% | 30,208 |
| Totals | 172,587 | 51.1% | 157,690 | 46.7% | 7,424 | 2.2% | 14,897 | 4.4% | 337,701 |
District 6
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Pallone: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Sonnek-Schmelz: 40–50% 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Democratic Frank Pallone has represented this district since 1989.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Frank Pallone, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Frank Pallone Jr. (incumbent) | 52,231 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 52,231 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Brent Sonnek-Schmelz
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Brent Sonnek-Schmelz | 17,856 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 17,856 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[5] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[6] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[7] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[9] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Frank Pallone (incumbent) | 167,895 | 63.7 | |
| Republican | Brent Sonnek-Schmelz | 91,908 | 34.9 | |
| Green | Rajit B. Malliah | 1,912 | 0.7 | |
| Libertarian | Judith Shamy | 1,720 | 0.7 | |
| Total votes | 263,435 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county
| County[11] | Frank Pallone Democratic |
Brent Sonnek-Schmelz Republican |
Various candidates Other parties |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Middlesex (part) | 116,600 | 68.7% | 50,849 | 30.0% | 2,261 | 1.3% | 65,751 | 38.7% | 169,710 |
| Monmouth (part) | 51,295 | 54.7% | 41,059 | 43.8% | 1,371 | 1.5% | 10,236 | 10.9% | 93,725 |
| Totals | 167,895 | 63.7% | 91,908 | 34.9% | 3,632 | 1.4% | 75,987 | 28.8% | 263,435 |
District 7
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Lance: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Jacob: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Republican Leonard Lance has represented this district since 2009.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Leonard Lance, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- David Larsen, small-business owner
- Craig P. Heard
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Leonard Lance (incumbent) | 31,807 | 53.9 | |
| Republican | David Larsen | 19,425 | 32.9 | |
| Republican | Craig P. Heard | 7,774 | 13.2 | |
| Total votes | 59,006 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Peter Jacob, social worker
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Peter Jacob | 46,152 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 46,152 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[5] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[6] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[7] | Safe R | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[9] | Safe R | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Leonard Lance (incumbent) | 185,850 | 54.1 | |
| Democratic | Peter Jacob | 148,188 | 43.1 | |
| Libertarian | Dan O'Neill | 5,343 | 1.6 | |
| Independent | Arthur T. Haussmann Jr. | 4,254 | 1.2 | |
| Total votes | 343,635 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county
| County[11] | Leonard Lance Republican |
Peter Jacob Democratic |
Various candidates Other parties |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Essex (part) | 3,765 | 42.1% | 5,022 | 56.2% | 147 | 1.7% | -1,257 | -14.1% | 8,934 |
| Hunterdon | 40,529 | 59.9% | 23,614 | 34.9% | 3,493 | 5.2% | 16,915 | 25.0% | 67,636 |
| Morris (part) | 30,116 | 57.3% | 21,297 | 40.5% | 1,123 | 2.1% | 8,819 | 16.8% | 52,536 |
| Somerset (part) | 59,306 | 52.8% | 50,316 | 44.8% | 2,772 | 2.5% | 8,990 | 8.0% | 112,394 |
| Union (part) | 43,056 | 49.5% | 41,417 | 48.8% | 1,449 | 1.7% | 639 | 0.7% | 86,922 |
| Warren | 9,078 | 59.7% | 5,522 | 36.3% | 613 | 4.0% | 3,556 | 23.4% | 15,213 |
| Totals | 185,850 | 54.1% | 148,188 | 43.1% | 9,597 | 2.8% | 37,662 | 11.0% | 343,635 |
District 8
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Democrat Albio Sires has represented this district since 2007.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Albio Sires, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Eloy J. Delgado
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Albio Sires (incumbent) | 45,988 | 86.9 | |
| Democratic | Eloy J. Delgado | 6,933 | 13.1 | |
| Total votes | 52,921 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Agha Khan
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Agha Khan | 4,679 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 4,679 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[5] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[6] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[7] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[9] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Albio Sires (incumbent) | 134,733 | 77.0 | |
| Republican | Agha Khan | 32,337 | 18.5 | |
| Independent | Pablo Olivera | 4,381 | 2.5 | |
| Libertarian | Dan Delaney | 3,438 | 2.0 | |
| Total votes | 174,889 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county
| County[11] | Albio Sires Democratic |
Agha Khan Republican |
Various candidates Other parties |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Bergen (part) | 2,156 | 71.7% | 748 | 24.9% | 102 | 3.4% | 1,408 | 46.8% | 3,006 |
| Essex (part) | 24,465 | 78.8% | 5,057 | 16.3% | 1,544 | 4.9% | 19,408 | 62.5% | 31,066 |
| Hudson (part) | 89,305 | 75.8% | 23,069 | 19.6% | 5,417 | 4.6% | 66,236 | 54.2% | 117,791 |
| Union (part) | 18,807 | 81.7% | 3,463 | 15.0% | 756 | 3.3% | 15,344 | 66.7% | 23,026 |
| Totals | 134,733 | 77.0% | 32,337 | 18.5% | 7,819 | 4.5% | 102,396 | 58.5% | 174,889 |
District 9
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Pascrell: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% | |||||||||||||||||
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Democratic Bill Pascrell has represented this district since 1997.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bill Pascrell, incumbent U.S. Representative
Withdrew
- Jeff Jones, former mayor of Paterson[14][15]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Bill Pascrell Jr. (incumbent) | 47,671 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 47,671 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Hector L. Castillo, physician and independent candidate for governor in 2005
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Hector L. Castillo | 12,757 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 12,757 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[5] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[6] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[7] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[9] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Bill Pascrell (incumbent) | 162,642 | 69.8 | |
| Republican | Hector L. Castillo | 65,376 | 28.0 | |
| Libertarian | Diego Rivera | 3,327 | 1.4 | |
| Independent | Jeff Boss | 1,897 | 0.8 | |
| Total votes | 233,242 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county
| County[11] | Bill Pascrell Democratic |
Hector Castillo Republican |
Various candidates Other parties |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Bergen (part) | 81,433 | 63.7% | 43,308 | 33.9% | 3,047 | 2.4% | 38,125 | 29.8% | 127,788 |
| Hudson (part) | 7,019 | 63.6% | 3,644 | 33.0% | 371 | 3.3% | 3,375 | 30.6% | 11,034 |
| Passaic (part) | 74,190 | 78.6% | 18,424 | 19.5% | 1,806 | 1.9% | 55,766 | 69.1% | 94,420 |
| Totals | 162,642 | 69.7% | 65,376 | 28.0% | 5,224 | 2.2% | 97,266 | 41.7% | 233,242 |
District 10
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Payne: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% | |||||||||||||||||
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Democratic Donald Payne Jr. has represented this district since 2013.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Donald Payne Jr., incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donald Payne Jr. (incumbent) | 75,175 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 75,175 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- David H. Pinckney
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David H. Pinckney | 3,395 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,395 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[5] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[6] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[7] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[9] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donald Payne Jr. (incumbent) | 190,856 | 85.7 | |
| Republican | David H. Pinckney | 26,450 | 11.8 | |
| Independent | Joanne Miller | 3,719 | 1.7 | |
| Independent | Aaron Walter Fraser | 1,746 | 0.8 | |
| Total votes | 222,771 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county
| County[11] | Donald Payne Jr. Democratic |
David Pickney Republican |
Various candidates Other parties |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Essex (part) | 119,449 | 90.7% | 9,463 | 7.2% | 2,761 | 2.1% | 109,986 | 83.5% | 131,673 |
| Hudson (part) | 32,585 | 79.8% | 6,563 | 16.1% | 1,667 | 4.1% | 26,022 | 63.7% | 40,815 |
| Union (part) | 38,822 | 77.2% | 10,424 | 20.7% | 1,037 | 2.0% | 28,398 | 56.5% | 50,283 |
| Totals | 190,856 | 85.7% | 26,450 | 11.9% | 5,465 | 2.5% | 164,406 | 73.8% | 222,771 |
District 11
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Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen has represented this district since 1995.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Rodney Frelinghuysen, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Rick Van Glahn, home improvement contractor and candidate for this seat in 2014
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) | 44,618 | 76.2 | |
| Republican | Rick Van Glahn | 13,909 | 23.8 | |
| Total votes | 58,527 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joseph M. Wenzel
Eliminated in primary
- Lee Anne Brogowski, business analyst and candidate for this seat in 2014
- Richard McFarlane
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph M. Wenzel | 34,688 | 70.4 | |
| Democratic | Richard McFarlane | 8,751 | 17.8 | |
| Democratic | Lee Anne Brogowski | 5,799 | 11.8 | |
| Total votes | 49,238 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[5] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[6] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[7] | Safe R | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe R | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[9] | Safe R | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) | 194,299 | 58.0 | |
| Democratic | Joseph M. Wenzel | 130,162 | 38.9 | |
| Independent | Thomas Depasquale | 7,056 | 2.1 | |
| Libertarian | Jeff Hetrick | 3,475 | 1.0 | |
| Total votes | 334,992 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
By county
| County[11] | Rodney Frelinghuysen Republican |
Joseph Wenzel Democratic |
Various candidates Other parties |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Essex (part) | 37,617 | 47.1% | 39,311 | 49.2% | 2,927 | 3.7% | -1,694 | -2.1% | 79,855 |
| Morris (part) | 109,227 | 62.4% | 62,782 | 35.9% | 3,068 | 1.7% | 46,445 | 26.5% | 175,077 |
| Passaic (part) | 31,300 | 56.7% | 20,919 | 37.9% | 2,942 | 5.3% | 10,381 | 18.8% | 55,161 |
| Sussex (part) | 16,155 | 64.9% | 7,150 | 28.7% | 1,594 | 6.4% | 9,005 | 36.2% | 24,899 |
| Totals | 194,299 | 58.0% | 130,162 | 38.9% | 10,531 | 3.1% | 64,137 | 19.1% | 334,992 |
District 12
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Democrat Bonnie Watson Coleman has represented this district since 2015.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bonnie Watson Coleman, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Alexander J. Kucsma
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bonnie Watson Coleman (incumbent) | 66,479 | 93.6 | |
| Democratic | Alexander J. Kucsma | 4,525 | 6.4 | |
| Total votes | 71,004 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Steven J. Uccio
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steven J. Uccio | 18,640 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 18,640 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[5] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Daily Kos Elections[6] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| Rothenberg[7] | Safe D | November 3, 2016 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe D | November 7, 2016 |
| RCP[9] | Safe D | October 31, 2016 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Bonnie Watson Coleman (incumbent) | 181,430 | 62.9 | |
| Republican | Steven J. Uccio | 92,407 | 32.0 | |
| Independent | R. Edward Forchion | 6,094 | 2.1 | |
| Independent | Robert Shapiro | 2,775 | 1.0 | |
| Libertarian | Thomas Fitzpatrick | 2,482 | 0.9 | |
| Green | Steven Welzer | 2,135 | 0.7 | |
| Independent | Michael R. Bollentin | 1,311 | 0.4 | |
| Total votes | 288,634 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
By county
| County[11] | Bonnie Watson Coleman Democratic |
Steven Uccio Republican |
Various candidates Other parties |
Margin | Total votes cast | ||||
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| Mercer (part) | 70,757 | 70.7% | 24,165 | 24.1% | 5,187 | 5.2% | 46,592 | 46.6% | 100,109 |
| Middlesex (part) | 68,171 | 54.7% | 50,192 | 40.2% | 6,368 | 5.1% | 12,094 | 14.5% | 124,731 |
| Somerset (part) | 22,824 | 63.5% | 10,730 | 29.8% | 2,402 | 6.6% | 12,094 | 33.7% | 35,056 |
| Union (part) | 19,678 | 70.7% | 7,320 | 26.3% | 840 | 2.9% | 12,358 | 44.4% | 27,838 |
| Totals | 181,430 | 62.9% | 92,407 | 32.0% | 14,797 | 5.1% | 89,023 | 30.9% | 288,634 |