2012 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

none February 2026 September 2023 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey New Jersey legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 2014 All 12 New Jersey seats to the United States House of Representatives 2012 11 06 67%https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/other/2022-1925-general-election-data.pdf General Election Data - 1924 to 2022 NJ.gov ( 25pp) Democratic Party (United States) 7 6 1 1,794,301 54.67% 4.93% Republican Party (United States) 6 6 1,430,325 43.58% 4.72% 300px District results 300px County results Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% Republican #F2B3BE 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, and elected the 12 U.S. representatives from the state of New Jersey, a loss of one seat following the 2010 United States census. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and an election to the U.S. Senate. 2 Overview United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, 2012http://nj.gov/state/elections/2012-results/2012-official-primary-results-house-of-rep-0723.pdf Official Primary Results 2018-03-10 2017-04-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20170430160928/http://www.nj.gov/state/elections/2012-results/2012-official-primary-results-house-of-rep-0723.pdf dead PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 1,794,301 54.67% 6 -1 Republican 1,430,325 43.58% 6 - Green 11,183 0.34% 0 - Libertarian 9,396 0.29% 0 - Others 36,573 1.11% 0 - Totals 3,281,778 100.00% 12 -1 Redistricting Redistricting in New Jersey is the responsibility of the New Jersey Redistricting Commission, comprising six Democrats and six Republicans. If a majority of the 12 cannot reach an agreement, a neutral 13th person serves as a mediator or tie-breaker.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/uncertainty-reigns-in-new-jersey-redistricting/2011/04/18/AFffH44D_blog.html Uncertainty reigns in New Jersey redistricting April 19, 2011 June 12, 2011 The Washington Post Aaron Blake https://web.archive.org/web/20110513190410/https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/uncertainty-reigns-in-new-jersey-redistricting/2011/04/18/AFffH44D_blog.html May 13, 2011 liveAugust 2023 On December 23, 2011, the commission voted 7–6 for a map supported by Republicans.http://www.rollcall.com/news/nj_map_sets_up_rothman_garrett_member_vs_member_race-211263-1.html N.J. Map Sets Up Rothman, Garrett Member-vs.-Member Race December 23, 2011 December 24, 2011 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad https://web.archive.org/web/20120104220357/http://www.rollcall.com/news/nj_map_sets_up_rothman_garrett_member_vs_member_race-211263-1.html January 4, 2012 live District 1 2012 New Jersey's 1st congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1 2014 x150px File:Robbieandrews.jpeg Rob Andrews Democratic Party (United States) 210,470 68.2% File:3x4.svg Gregory Horton Republican Party (United States) 92,459 30.0% 250px County results 250px Municipality results Andrews: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #050596 >90%Horton: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% U.S. Representative Rob Andrews Democratic Party (United States) Rob Andrews Democratic Party (United States) New Jersey's 1st congressional district In redistricting, Cherry Hill Township was added to the 1st district, while Riverton and parts of East Greenwich Township and Mantua Township were removed from the district.http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2011/12/redrawn_congressional_boundari.html Redrawn congressional boundaries splits East Greenwich between Andrews, LoBiondo December 24, 2011 December 24, 2011 Gloucester County Times John Barna https://web.archive.org/web/20130717212209/http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2011/12/redrawn_congressional_boundari.html July 17, 2013 live Democrat Rob Andrews, who had represented the 1st district since 1990, ran for re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Rob Andrews, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Francis Tenaglio, former Pennsylvania state Representative and candidate for Governor in 2005http://teaneck.patch.com/articles/primary-battles-expose-rift-among-nj-democrats Primary Battles Expose Rift Among NJ Democrats April 4, 2012 April 12, 2012 Teaneck Patch Colleen O'Dea https://web.archive.org/web/20120530084141/http://teaneck.patch.com/articles/primary-battles-expose-rift-among-nj-democrats May 30, 2012 live Declined Frank Minor, Mayor of Logan Township Donald Norcross, state senator Primary results Democratic primary resultshttps://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2012/2012-official-primary-results-house-of-rep-0723.pdf NJ Division of Elections 29 December 2022 Democratic Party (United States) Rob Andrews (incumbent) 21,318 88.4 Democratic Party (United States) Francis Tenaglio 2,797 11.6 24,115 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Gregory Horton, athletic director of Clearview Regional High Schoolhttps://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2012/04/rep_lobiondo_to_face_primary_o.html Rep. LoBiondo to face primary opposition to retain House seat April 2, 2012 April 12, 2012 Gloucester County Times John Barna Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Gregory Horton 11,189 100.0 11,189 100.0 General election Endorsements Rob Andrews (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOPoliticker Staff AFL-CIO stays neutral in CD 3 race https://observer.com/2012/06/afl-cio-stays-neutral-in-cd-3-race/ observer.com/ 6 February 2023 13 June 2012 Fraternal Order of Police Health Professionals and Allied Employees National Association of Letter CarriersNALC-ENDORSED CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf NALC 12 February 2023 3–4 National Education Association Service Employees International UnionPoliticker Staff SEIU releases formal endorsements list https://observer.com/2012/10/seiu-releases-formal-endorsements-list/ observer.com/ 20 February 2023 8 October 2012 Organizations Clean Water ActionNew Jersey Endorsements http://cleanwateraction.org/new-jersey-endorsements cleanwateraction.org 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121028172440/http://cleanwateraction.org/new-jersey-endorsements 28 October 2012 Feminist MajorityFeminist Majority 2012 Endorsed Candidates http://feministmajority.org/elections/feminist-majority-2012-candidate-guide/ feministmajority.org 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121124012739/http://feministmajority.org/elections/feminist-majority-2012-candidate-guide/ 24 November 2012 Human Rights Campaign2012 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS http://www.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/HRCElectionEndorsements_2012.pdf Human Rights Campaign 14 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121224061712/http://www.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/HRCElectionEndorsements_2012.pdf 24 December 2012 Humane Society of the United StatesHumane USA PAC http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac votesmart.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121115225324/http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac 15 November 2012 National Organization for Women2012 NOW PACs Endorsements: All Federal Races http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110041606/http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 10 November 2012 Planned Parenthood Action FundPlanned Parenthood Action Voter guide - PA http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/pennsylvania Planned Parenthood Action Fund 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127011451/http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/pennsylvania 27 November 2012 Sierra ClubCandidates Endorsed for General Election http://newjersey.sierraclub.org/njs_sierran/Sierran_12D.pdf newjersey.sierraclub.org 12 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121214094643/http://newjersey.sierraclub.org/njs_sierran/Sierran_12D.pdf 14 December 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe D November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe D November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Safe D November 4, 2012 Results New Jersey's 1st congressional district, 2012https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2012/2012-official-general-results-house-of-representatives-020513.pdf Election Information NJ Department of State November 6, 2012 March 9, 2018 Democratic Party (United States) Rob Andrews (incumbent) 210,470 68.2 Republican Party (United States) Gregory Horton 92,459 30.0 Green Party (United States) John Reitter 4,413 1.4 Reform Party (United States) Margaret Chapman 1,177 0.4 308,519 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) By county CountyNJ DOS - Division of Elections - Election Results Archive https://nj.gov/state/elections/election-information-results.shtml 2025-11-16 nj.gov Rob AndrewsDemocratic Gregory HortonRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Burlington (part) 7,241 69.0% 3,162 30.1% 86 0.8% 4,079 38.9% 10,489 Camden (part) 148,085 71.1% 56,670 27.2% 3,384 1.6% 91,415 43.9% 208,149 Gloucester (part) 55,144 61.4% 32,627 36.3% 2,110 2.4% 22,517 25.1% 89,881Totals210,47068.2%92,45930.0%5,5901.8%118,01138.2%308,519 District 2 2012 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2 2014 150x150px File:Frank A. LoBiondo 113th Congress.jpg Frank LoBiondo Republican Party (United States) 166,679 57.7% File:3x4.svg Cassandra Shober Democratic Party (United States) 116,463 40.3% 250px County results 250px Municipality results LoBiondo: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% Shober: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% U.S. Representative Frank LoBiondo Republican Party (United States) Frank LoBiondo Republican Party (United States) New Jersey's 2nd congressional district In redistricting, Barnegat Light, Bass River Township, Beach Haven, Eagleswood Township, Harvey Cedars, Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach Township, Ship Bottom, Stafford Township, Surf City, Tuckerton, Washington Township and part of Mantua Township were added to the district. Republican Frank LoBiondo, who represented the 2nd district since 1995, sought re-election. David W Bowen Sr., a businessman, a real estate investor and public speaker, ran as an independent.http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic/absecon-man-announces-challenge-of-lobiondo-for-new-jersey-house/article_85ea0a26-0f1d-11e1-85e4-001cc4c03286.html Absecon man announces challenge of LoBiondo for New Jersey House seat November 14, 2011 November 17, 2011 The Press of Atlantic City Derek Harper Cassandra Shober, an office manager, won the Democratic nomination. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Frank LoBiondo, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Mike Assad, Absecon Board of Education member Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Frank LoBiondo (incumbent) 20,551 87.6 Republican Party (United States) Mike Assad 2,914 12.4 23,465 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Cassandra Shober, office manager Eliminated in primary Viola Hughes, former mayor of Fairfield Township and nominee for this seat in 2006 Gary Stein, candidate for the General Assembly in 2011 Declined Lou Greenwald, Majority Leader of the New Jersey General Assemblyhttps://www.rollcall.com/2013/11/08/runyan-retirement-sparks-rare-open-n-j-seat/ Runyan Retirement Sparks Rare Open N.J. Seat November 8, 2013 Roll Call Jeff Van Drew, state senatorhttp://www.politickernj.com/53588/van-drew-wont-oppose-lobo Van Drew won't oppose LoBo this year January 5, 2012 January 6, 2012 Politicker NJ Max Pizarro Jim Whelan, state senator Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Cassandra Shober 9,810 64.9 Democratic Party (United States) Viola Hughes 3,971 26.3 Democratic Party (United States) Gary Stein 1,327 8.8 15,108 100.0 General election Endorsements Frank LoBiondo (R) Labor unions AFL-CIO Fraternal Order of Police National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Humane Society of the United States National Right to Life Committee New Jersey Endorsements http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/New%20Jersey%20Endorsements.pdf National Right to Life 12 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123172727/http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/New%20Jersey%20Endorsements.pdf 23 January 2013 NRA Political Victory FundUpcoming Election - New Jersey http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/new-jersey.aspx 12 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121006021409/http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/new-jersey.aspx 6 October 2012 usurped United States Chamber of CommerceHelp With Voting http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=NC 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010144030/http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=NC 10 October 2012 Cassandra Shober (D) Organizations National Organization for Women Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror FrankLoBiondo (R) CassandraShober (D) Other UndecidedStockton CollegeStockton College September 19–24, 2012 614±4.0 55% 35% 1% 10% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results New Jersey's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Frank LoBiondo (incumbent) 166,679 57.7 Democratic Party (United States) Cassandra Shober 116,463 40.3 Libertarian Party (United States) John Ordille 2,699 0.9 Independent Charles Lukens 1,329 0.5 Independent David Bowen 1,010 0.3 Independent Frank Faralli 892 0.3 289,072 100.0 Republican Party (United States) By county County Frank LoBiondoRepublican Cassandra ShoberDemocratic Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Atlantic 56,473 53.6% 46,854 44.5% 1,958 1.9% 9,619 9.1% 105,285 Burlington (part) 629 68.4% 274 29.8% 16 1.7% 355 38.6% 919 Camden (part) 2,479 53.9% 2,066 44.9% 53 1.1% 413 9.0% 4,597 Cape May 29,705 67.8% 13,209 30.1% 922 2.1% 16,496 37.7% 43,836 Cumberland 26,150 52.9% 22,258 45.0% 1,060 2.2% 3,892 7.9% 49,468 Gloucester (part) 22,151 56.9% 15,960 41.0% 792 2.0% 6,191 15.9% 38,903 Ocean (part) 10,943 63.3% 6,080 35.2% 268 1.6% 4,863 28.1% 17,291 Salem 18,147 63.1% 9,761 33.9% 862 3.0% 8,386 29.2% 28,770Totals166,67757.7%116,46240.3%5,9302.1%50,21517.4%289,069 District 3 2012 New Jersey's 3rd congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 3 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 3 2014 150x150px File:Jon Runyan, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Jon Runyan Republican Party (United States) 174,253 53.7% File:3x4.svg Shelley Adler Democratic Party (United States) 145,509 44.9% 250px County results 250px Municipality results Runyan: #ffb2b2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% Adler: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #3933E5 80–90% U.S. Representative Jon Runyan Republican Party (United States) Jon Runyan Republican Party (United States) New Jersey's 3rd congressional district In redistricting, the 3rd district was made more favorable to Republicans. Parts of Burlington County, including Riverton and Shamong Township, and Brick Township and Mantoloking in Ocean County were added to the district, while Cherry Hill and Bass River were removed.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/state/nj/new-congressional-map-favors-runyan/article_63e36534-2e36-11e1-98c0-0019bb30f31a.html New congressional map favors Runyan December 24, 2011 December 24, 2011 phillyBurbs.com David Levinsky https://web.archive.org/web/20120109055213/http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/state/nj/new-congressional-map-favors-runyan/article_63e36534-2e36-11e1-98c0-0019bb30f31a.html January 9, 2012 dead Republican Jon Runyan, who had represented the 3rd district since January 2011, sought re-election. Frederick John LaVergne of Delanco, New Jersey, ran as a "Democratic-Republican" - the party designation of Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and John Quincy Adams. Robert Witterschein, an accountant, ran as an Independent.http://brick.patch.com/articles/independent-hopes-to-unseat-runyan-legalize-freedom Independent Hopes to Unseat Runyan, 'Legalize Freedom' April 10, 2012 May 9, 2012 Brick, NJ Patch Elaine Piniat Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jon Runyan, incumbent U.S. Representative Declined Justin Murphy, former Tabernacle Township Committee Member and candidate for this seat in 2010http://www.politickernj.com/back_room/murphy-wont-challenge-runyan-2012 Murphy won't challenge Runyan in 2012 January 3, 2012 January 3, 2012 PolitickerNJ Max Pizarro Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Jon Runyan (incumbent) 22,013 100.0 22,013 100.0 Democratic primary Former U.S. Representative John Adler, who represented the 3rd district from 2009 until 2011 but lost re-election in 2010, had planned to run again; however, he died in April 2011. Shelley Adler, an of counsel attorney and the widow of the former congressman, ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Thomas Sacks-Wilner, a medical doctor who was considering a bid for the Democratic nomination, declined to run. Candidates Nominee Shelley Adler, attorney and the widow of former U.S. Representative John Adlerhttp://www.politickernj.com/54371/shelley-adler-set-announce-bid-congress Shelley Adler set to announce bid for Congress January 29, 2012 January 30, 2012 Politicker NJ Darryl R. Isherwood Declined Thomas Sacks-Wilner, physician Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Shelley Adler 15,176 100.0 15,176 100.0 General election Endorsements Jon Runyan (R) Labor unions Fraternal Order of Police International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied WorkersDavid Levinsky Runyan lands fishing group's endorsement, but labor organization staying neutral https://eu.theintell.com/story/news/state/2012/06/15/runyan-lands-fishing-group-s/17221640007/ theintell.com/ 6 February 2023 15 June 2012 International Union of Painters and Allied Trades National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Shelley Adler (D) Labor unions American Federation of Teachers Health Professionals and Allied Employees National Education Association Service Employees International Union Organizations Clean Water Action Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program EMILY's ListHelp Our Candidates Win! http://emilyslist.org/what/candidates/all emilyslist.org 31 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121114215714/http://emilyslist.org/what/candidates/all 14 November 2012 Environment America Feminist Majority Human Rights Campaign NARAL Pro-Choice AmericaPro-Choice Voter Guide http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/2012/voter-guide/voter-guide-states.html?state=NJ prochoiceamerica.org 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121029074957/http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/2012/voter-guide/voter-guide-states.html?state=NJ 29 October 2012 National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror Jon Runyan (R) ShelleyAdler (D) Other UndecidedStockton CollegeStockton College September 28–October 2, 2012 614 ±4.0 49% 39% 3% 9%McLaughlin and Associates (R-Runyan)McLaughlin and Associates (R-Runyan) September 17–18, 2012 400 ±? 54% 34% — 16% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Lean R November 5, 2012 RothenbergLikely R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely R November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPLean R November 4, 2012The HillLikely R November 4, 2012 Results New Jersey's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Jon Runyan (incumbent) 174,253 53.7 Democratic Party (United States) Shelley Adler 145,509 44.9 Independent Robert Forchion 1,965 0.6 Independent Robert Shapiro 1,104 0.3 Independent Frederick John Lavergne 770 0.2 Independent Robert Witterschein 530 0.2 Independent Christopher Dennick 280 0.1 324,411 100.0 Republican Party (United States) By county County Jon RunyanRepublican Shelley AdlerDemocratic Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Burlington (part) 97,739 50.5% 94,178 48.6% 1,736 0.8% 3,561 1.9% 193,653 Ocean (part) 76,514 58.5% 51,328 39.3% 2,904 2.3% 25,186 19.2% 130,746Totals174,25353.7%145,50644.9%4,6401.4%28,7478.8%324,399 District 4 2012 New Jersey's 4th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 4 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 4 2014 x150px File:Chris Smith official photo (cropped).jpg Chris Smith Republican Party (United States) 195,146 63.7% File:3x4.svg Brian Froelich Democratic Party (United States) 107,992 35.3% 230px County results 230px Municipality results Smith: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Froelich: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% U.S. Representative Chris Smith Republican Party (United States) Chris Smith Republican Party (United States) New Jersey's 4th congressional district In redistricting, the district lost all of its share of Burlington County, while gaining more of Republican-leaning Monmouth. Republican Chris Smith, who had represented the 4th congressional district since 1981, sought re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Chris Smith, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Terrence McGowan, retired firefighter, police officer, and Navy SEALhttp://holmdel.patch.com/announcements/terrence-mcgowan-for-congress-111034e6 https://archive.today/20120713102707/http://holmdel.patch.com/announcements/terrence-mcgowan-for-congress-111034e6 dead July 13, 2012 Terrence McGowan Runs for Congress May 5, 2012 May 9, 2012 Holmdel, NJ Patch Laura McGowan Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Chris Smith (incumbent) 21,520 83.6 Republican Party (United States) Terrence McGowan 4,209 16.4 25,729 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Brian Froelich, retired executive and business consultanthttps://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2012/03/two_monmouth_county_dems_vie_t.html Two Monmouth County Dems vie to unseat U.S. Rep. Smith in the fall March 14, 2012 March 23, 2012 The Trenton Times Erin Duffyhttps://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2012/03/mercer_county_democrats_confir.html Mercer County Democrats confirm their candidate slate for November March 25, 2012 April 12, 2012 The Trenton Times Joshua Rosenau Withdrew Patricia Bennett, attorney Doug DeMeohttps://www.huffingtonpost.com/doug-demeo/a-short-run-for-congress_b_1395382.html Conscience and a Short Run for Congress HuffPost 4 April 2012 Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Brian Froelich 12,110 100.0 12,110 100.0 General election Endorsements Chris Smith (R) Labor unions AFL-CIO Fraternal Order of Police National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Campaign for Working Families2012 Candidate Endorsements http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements cwfpac.com 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626193808/http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements 26 June 2013 Humane Society of the United States National Right to Life Committee Brian Froelich (D) Labor unions National Education Association Organizations Planned Parenthood Action Fund Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results New Jersey's 4th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Chris Smith (incumbent) 195,146 63.7 Democratic Party (United States) Brian Froelich 107,992 35.3 Independent Leonard Marshall 3,111 1.0 306,247 100.0 Republican Party (United States) By county County Chris SmithRepublican Brian FroelichDemocratic Leonard MarshallIndependent Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Mercer (part) 27,751 61.8% 16,727 37.3% 418 0.9% 11,024 24.5% 44,896 Monmouth (part) 109,506 61.6% 66,420 37.4% 1,762 1.0% 43,086 24.2% 177,688 Ocean (part) 57,888 69.2% 24,844 29.7% 931 1.1% 33,044 39.5% 83,663Totals195,14563.7%107,99135.3%3,1111.0%87,15428.4%306,247 District 5 2012 New Jersey's 5th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5 2014 150x150px File:Scott Garrett official congressional photo (cropped).jpg Scott Garrett Republican Party (United States) 167,501 55.0% File:3x4.svg Adam Gussen Democratic Party (United States) 130,100 42.8% 230px County results 230px Municipality results Garrett: #ffb2b2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Gussen: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% U.S. Representative Scott Garrett Republican Party (United States) Scott Garrett Republican Party (United States) New Jersey's 5th congressional district Republican Scott Garrett, who had represented the 5th district since 2003, successfully sought re-election. Michael Cino, an oil executive who challenged Garrett in the Republican primary in 2006, ran again. Garret won the Republican primary by a fairly comfortable margin. Jason Castle, an it executive and Marine; Adam Gussen, the deputy mayor of Teaneck; and Diane Sare, all ran for the Democratic nomination to challenge Garrett. Gussen eventually won the primary. Patricia Alessandrini ran as a candidate of the Green Party for the seat.http://www.njelections.org/2012-results/2012-official-general-candidates-house-of-representatives.pdf New Jersey Division of Elections Mark Quick, a former member of the Warren County Republican Committee who challenged Garrett as an Independent in 2010, had stated that he would run as a candidate of the Reform Party of New Jersey.http://www.politickernj.com/55387/former-republican-now-member-reform-party-run-against-garrett Former Republican, now member of Reform Party, to run against Garrett March 8, 2012 March 11, 2012 Politicker NJ Max Pizarro He withdrew from the race and did not qualify for the ballot. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Scott Garrett, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Michael Cino, oil executive and candidate for this seat in 2006http://www.northjersey.com/news/Demarest_man_plans_second_GOP_primary_challenge_to_Garrett.html Demarest man plans second GOP primary challenge to Garrett January 10, 2012 January 12, 2012 NorthJersey.com Melissa Hayes Bonnie Somer, chorus director and LaRouche political organizerhttp://www.northjersey.com/news/politics/passaic_politics/138105798_LaRouche_backer_joins_race_in_5th_District.html LaRouche backer joins race in 5th District January 25, 2012 January 31, 2012 The Bergen Record Melissa Hayes Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Scott Garrett (incumbent) 24,709 87.2 Republican Party (United States) Michael Cino 2,107 7.5 Republican Party (United States) Bonnie Somer 1,511 5.3 28.327 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Adam Gussen, deputy mayor of Teaneckhttp://www.northjersey.com/news/state/010912_Teaneck_deputy_mayor_to_run_against_Garrett.html Teaneck deputy mayor to run against Garrett January 9, 2012 January 9, 2012 NorthJersey.com Herb Jackson Eliminated in primary Jason Castle, IT executive and Marinehttp://www.politickernj.com/55156/castle-gets-cd-5-dem-primary Castle gets in CD 5 Dem Primary February 29, 2012 March 1, 2012 Politicker NJ Max Pizarro Diane Sare, LaRouche movement activist Withdrew Terry Duffy, director of Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders (withdrew March 12)http://blog.northjersey.com/thesource/2201/passaic-freeholder-duffy-in-race-against-garrett/ Passaic Freeholder Duffy in race against Garrett January 30, 2012 January 31, 2012 NorthJersey.com Herb Jackson https://web.archive.org/web/20120131000421/http://blog.northjersey.com/thesource/2201/passaic-freeholder-duffy-in-race-against-garrett/ January 31, 2012 deadhttp://www.politickernj.com/55473/duffy-bows-out-cd-5-bid Duffy bows out of CD 5 bid March 12, 2012 March 14, 2012 Politicker NJ Max Pizarro Declined Harry Carson, former New York Giants linebackerhttps://online.wsj.com/article/APac8a0a9bdb9c4be191231dcfc0fcb4a1.html Ex-NY Giant Carson says no to NJ bid for Congress February 22, 2012 February 22, 2012 The Wall Street Journal February 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120223140901/http://online.wsj.com/article/APac8a0a9bdb9c4be191231dcfc0fcb4a1.html dead Robert M. Gordon, state senator Leo McGuire, former Bergen County Sheriffhttp://www.politickernj.com/55010/former-bergen-sheriff-endorses-passaic-freeholder-5th-dist-race Former Bergen sheriff endorses Passaic freeholder in 5th Dist. race February 22, 2012 February 23, 2012 Politicker NJ Max Pizarro Jim McQueeny, public relations executive and former News12 anchorhttps://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/03/former_news12_anchor_cancels_c.html Former News12 anchor cancels Congressional run March 3, 2012 March 3, 2012 NJ.com Matt Friedman Steve Rothman, incumbent U.S. Representative for the 9th district (running in the 9th district)https://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2011/12/congressman_rothman_announces.html Congressman Rothman announces he'll run for re-election in new Ninth District December 27, 2011 December 27, 2011 The Jersey Journal Connie Wagner, Member of the General Assemblyhttp://www.politickernj.com/54350/wagner-wont-challenge-garrett Wagner won't challenge Garrett in 2012 January 27, 2012 January 27, 2012 Politicker NJ Max Pizarro Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Adam Gussen 10,208 54.9 Democratic Party (United States) Jason Castle 6,448 34.7 Democratic Party (United States) Diane Sare 1,925 10.4 18,581 100.0 General election Endorsements Scott Garrett (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillLikely R November 4, 2012 Results New Jersey's 5th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Scott Garrett (incumbent) 167,501 55.0 Democratic Party (United States) Adam Gussen 130,100 42.8 Green Party (United States) Patricia Alessandrini 6,770 2.2 304,371 100.0 Republican Party (United States) By county County Scott GarrettRepublican Adam GussenDemocratic Patricia AlessandriniGreen Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Bergen (part) 110,351 50.9% 102,491 47.3% 4,051 1.9% 7,860 3.6% 216,893 Passaic (part) 10,026 61.6% 5,921 36.4% 321 2.0% 4,105 25.2% 16,268 Sussex (part) 28,984 66.5% 12,779 29.3% 1,832 4.2% 16,205 37.2% 43,595 Warren (part) 18,140 65.7% 8,909 32.3% 566 2.0% 9,231 33.4% 27,615Totals167,50155.0%130,10042.7%6,7702.2%37,40112.3%304,371 District 6 2012 New Jersey's 6th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 2014 150x150px File:Frank Pallone, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Frank Pallone Democratic Party (United States) 151,782 63.3% File:3x4.svg Anna Little Republican Party (United States) 84,360 35.2% 200px County results 200px Municipality results Pallone: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% Little: #ffb2b2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% U.S. Representative Frank Pallone Democratic Party (United States) Frank Pallone Democratic Party (United States) New Jersey's 6th congressional district Democrat Frank Pallone, who had represented the 6th district since 1993 (and previously represented the 3rd district from 1988 until 1993), sought re-election. Anna Little, the former mayor of Highlands, who unsuccessfully challenged Pallone as the Republican nominee in 2010, won the Republican nomination to challenge Pallone. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Frank Pallone, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Frank Pallone (incumbent) 16,593 100.0 16,593 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Anna Little, former mayor of Highlands and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.politickernj.com/55644/winners-and-losers-conventions-edition Winners and Losers: Conventions Edition March 18, 2012 March 19, 2012 Politicker NJ Eliminated in primary Ernesto Cullari, small-business owner and orthopedic practitionerhttp://www.politickernj.com/55447/tea-partier-cullari-announces-cd-6-bid Tea Partier Cullari announces CD 6 bid March 10, 2012 March 11, 2012 Politicker NJ Max Pizarro Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Anna Little 7,692 70.1 Republican Party (United States) Ernesto Cullari 3,277 29.9 10,969 100.0 General election Endorsements Frank Pallone (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Fraternal Order of Police National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association Service Employees International Union Organizations Clean Water Action Environment America Feminist Majority Human Rights Campaign Humane Society of the United States National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Stonewall Democrats2012 Congressional Endorsements http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/2012endorsements stonewalldemocrats.org 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121108130911/http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/2012endorsements 8 November 2012 Anna Little (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results New Jersey's 6th congressional district, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Frank Pallone (incumbent) 151,782 63.3 Republican Party (United States) Anna Little 84,360 35.2 Libertarian Party (United States) Len Flynn 1,392 0.6 Independent Karen Zaletel 868 0.4 Independent Mac Dara Lyden 830 0.3 Reform Party (United States) Herbert Tarbous 406 0.2 239,638 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) By county County Frank PalloneDemocratic Anna LittleRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Middlesex (part) 106,632 67.9% 47,969 30.5% 2,506 1.6% 58,663 37.4% 157,107 Monmouth (part) 45,150 54.7% 36,391 44.1% 890 1.2% 8,759 10.6% 82,531Totals151,78263.3%84,36035.2%3,4961.5%67,42228.1%239,638 District 7 2012 New Jersey's 7th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7 2014 150x150px File:Leonard Lance 113th Congress.jpg Leonard Lance Republican Party (United States) 175,662 57.1% File:Upendra2012 (cropped).jpg Upendra J. Chivukula Democratic Party (United States) 123,057 40.1% 230px County results 230px Municipality results Lance: #ffb2b2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Chivukula: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% U.S. Representative Leonard Lance Republican Party (United States) Leonard Lance Republican Party (United States) New Jersey's 7th congressional district Republican Leonard Lance, who had represented the 7th district since 2009, ran for re-election.http://www.politickernj.com/55501/lance-kicks-re-election-bid-cd7 Lance kicks off re-election bid in CD7 March 13, 2012 March 14, 2012 Politicker NJ Max Pizarro The 7th district was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting, losing all of Democratic leaning Middlesex County, while now including all of heavily Republican Hunterdon.https://www.politico.com/story/2011/12/nj-remap-a-setback-for-democrats-070817 New Jersey remap a lump of coal for Democrats December 23, 2011 December 24, 2011 Politico Alex Isenstadt State Assemblyman Upendra J. Chivukula ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination.https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/03/nj_assemblyman_looks_to_dethro.html N.J. assemblyman looks to unseat U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance in November March 26, 2012 March 27, 2012 NJ.com Matt FriedmanNew Jersey Division of Elections Retrieved April 3, 2012. December 2022 At least two other candidates had announced in 2011 that they would seek the Democratic nomination, but withdraw in the months before the filing deadline: Jun Choi, the former mayor of Edison,https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/05/former_edison_mayor_choi_annou.html Former Edison Mayor Jun Choi announces bid for Congress May 5, 2011 June 12, 2011 The Star-Ledger Tom Haydon and Ed Potosnak, a chemistry teacher and entrepreneur who unsuccessfully ran for the seat in 2010.http://njtoday.net/2011/05/12/potosnak-files-2012-bid-for-us-congress/ Potosnak Files 2012 Bid For US Congress May 12, 2011 June 24, 2011 njtoday.net December 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111218105018/http://njtoday.net/2011/05/12/potosnak-files-2012-bid-for-us-congress/ dead Following the redistricting process which placed Choi's town of Edison in the 6th district, Choi announced that he would not be a candidate for Congress in 2012 and endorsed incumbent Frank Pallone. On January 16, 2012, Potosnak announced that he was dropping out of the race to accept a position as executive director of the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters.http://www.politickernj.com/53944/potosnak-ends-cd-7-run-take-job-ed-league-conservation-voters Potosnak ends CD 7 run to take job as ED of League of Conservation Voters January 16, 2012 March 27, 2012 Politicker NJ Max Pizarro Patrick McKnight ran as the Libertarian candidate.http://bridgewater.patch.com/articles/libertarian-running-for-congress-in-7th-district Libertarian Running for Congress in 7th District April 16, 2012 May 9, 2012 Bridgewater, NJ Patch Patrick McKnight Republican primary Candidates Nominee Leonard Lance, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary David Larsen, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2010http://www.politickernj.com/53523/larsen-officially-announces-ld7-congressional-candidacy Larsen officially announces CD7 Congressional candidacy January 3, 2012 January 3, 2012 Politicker NJ Max Pizarro Primary results Republican primary election results Republican Party (United States) Leonard Lance (incumbent) 23,432 60.6 Republican Party (United States) David Larsen 15,253 39.4 38,685 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Upendra J. Chivukula, Member of the General Assembly Withdrew Jun Choi, former mayor of Edison (withdrew December 2011) Ed Potosnak, chemistry teacher entrepreneur and candidate for this seat in 2010 (withdrew January 16) Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Upendra Chivukula 11,506 100.0 11,506 100.0 General election Endorsements Leonard Lance (R) Labor unions National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Humane Society of the United States National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Upendra Chivukula (D) Labor unions Service Employees International Union Organizations Democracy for AmericaCurrent Endorsements http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements democracyforamerica.com 20 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010215649/http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements 10 October 2012 National Organization for Women Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPLikely R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results New Jersey's 7th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Leonard Lance (incumbent) 175,662 57.1 Democratic Party (United States) Upendra J. Chivukula 123,057 40.1 Independent Dennis A. Breen 4,518 1.5 Libertarian Party (United States) Patrick McKnight 4,078 1.3 307,315 100.0 Republican Party (United States) By county County Leonard LanceRepublican Upendra ChivukulaDemocratic Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Essex (part) 3,674 47.1% 3,926 50.4% 196 2.5% -252 -3.3% 7,796 Hunterdon 39,445 63.2% 20,044 32.1% 2,954 4.7% 19,401 31.1% 62,443 Morris (part) 27,016 59.9% 17,301 38.3% 798 1.7% 9,715 21.6% 45,115 Somerset (part) 55,308 55.6% 41,689 41.9% 2,470 2.5% 13,619 13.7% 99,467 Union (part) 41,786 53.3% 34,798 44.4% 1,881 2.3% 6,988 8.9% 78,365 Warren 8,433 59.7% 5,299 37.5% 402 2.9% 3,134 22.2% 14,134Totals175,66257.2%123,05740.0%8,5962.8%52,60517.2%307,315 District 8 2012 New Jersey's 8th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 8 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 8 2014 150x150px File:Albio Sires 113th Congress.jpg Albio Sires Democratic Party (United States) 130,857 78.8% File:3x4.svg Maria Karczewski Republican Party (United States) 31,767 19.1% 200px County results 200px Municipality results Sires: #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% U.S. Representative Albio Sires Democratic Party (United States) Albio Sires Democratic Party (United States) New Jersey's 8th congressional district New Jersey's 13th congressional district The new 8th district is the successor to the 13th district. Democrat Albio Sires, who had represented the 13th district since 2006, sought re-election in this district. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Albio Sires, incumbent U.S. Representative for the 13th Districthttp://blog.northjersey.com/thesource/1748/pascrell-reacts-to-new-map/ Pascrell reacts to new map December 23, 2011 December 24, 2011 The Record Herb Jackson https://web.archive.org/web/20120213014919/http://blog.northjersey.com/thesource/1748/pascrell-reacts-to-new-map/ February 13, 2012 dead Eliminated in primary Michael Shurin, computer programmerhttps://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/04/jersey_city_hopeful_switches_p.html Jersey City hopeful switches parties to challenge Congressman Sires in June instead of November April 5, 2012 April 12, 2012 The Jersey Journal Terrence T. McDonald Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Albio Sires (incumbent) 30,840 89.0 Democratic Party (United States) Michael Shurin 3,808 11.0 34,648 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Maria Karczewski, former Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority commissionerhttp://www.northjersey.com/news/politics/146220675_Four_file_to_run_in_8th_district_race.html Belleville: 8th Congressional District candidates crop up April 5, 2012 April 12, 2012 Belleville Times Roman J. Uschak Withdrew Washington Flores Anthony Zanowic, independent candidate for the 13th district in 2010 Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Maria Karczewski 2,981 100.0 2,981 100.0 General election Endorsements Albio Sires (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Fraternal Order of Police Health Professionals and Allied Employees National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association Service Employees International Union Organizations Human Rights Campaign Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results New Jersey's 8th congressional district, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Albio Sires (incumbent) 130,857 78.8 Republican Party (United States) Maria Karczewski 31,767 19.1 Independent Herbert Shaw 1,841 1.1 Independent Stephen Deluca 1,710 1.0 166,175 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) By county County Albio SiresDemocratic Maria KarczewskiRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Bergen (part) 2,150 73.9% 724 24.9% 34 1.1% 1,426 49.0% 2,908 Essex (part) 25,770 80.9% 4,920 15.4% 1,182 3.7% 20,850 65.5% 31,872 Hudson (part) 85,088 76.4% 22,841 20.5% 3,404 3.0% 62,247 55.9% 111,333 Union (part) 17,845 82.7% 3,278 15.2% 456 2.1% 14,567 67.5% 21,579Totals130,85378.0%31,76318.9%5,1743.1%99,09059.9%167,790 District 9 2012 New Jersey's 9th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9 2014 150x150px File:Bill Pascrell, Jr. 113th Congress.jpg Bill Pascrell Democratic Party (United States) 162,822 74.0% File:RebShmuley (cropped).jpg Shmuley Boteach Republican Party (United States) 55,091 25.0% 200px County results 200px Municipality results Pascrell: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0d0596 >90% U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell Democratic Party (United States) Bill Pascrell Democratic Party (United States) New Jersey's 8th congressional district New Jersey's 9th congressional district Bill Pascrell, a Democrat who had represented the 8th district since 1997, and Steve Rothman, a Democrat who had represented the 9th district since 1997, both ran for the nomination in the new 9th district. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bill Pascrell, incumbent U.S. Representative for the 8th District Eliminated in primary Steve Rothman, incumbent U.S. Representative Declined Michael Wildes, former mayor of Englewood (Endorsed Rothman)http://www.politickernj.com/55936/wildes-endorses-rothman-cd-9 Wildes endorses Rothman in CD 9 March 30, 2012 March 30, 2012 Politicker NJ Max Pizarro Endorsements Steve Rothman Organizations NARAL Pro-Choice America Primary results thumb|200px|2012 Democratic primary results by county: #7996e2 Pascrell #0d056c 90–100% #5fd35f Rothman #2ca02c 70–80% Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Bill Pascrell (incumbent) 31,435 61.2 Democratic Party (United States) Steve Rothman (incumbent) 19,947 38.8 51,382 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Shmuley Boteach, rabbi, author, and radio talk show hosthttp://www.northjersey.com/news/Three_Republicans_file_to_oppose_Pascrell_or_Rothman_in_9th_District.html Three Republicans file to oppose Pascrell or Rothman in 9th District February 2, 2012 February 3, 2012 The Bergen Record John C. Ensslin Eliminated in primary Blase Billack, pharmaceutical sciences associate professor at St. John's University Hector Castillo, ophthalmologist and independent candidate for governor in 2005 Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Shmuley Boteach 5,364 57.9 Republican Party (United States) Hector Castillo 2,623 28.3 Republican Party (United States) Blase Billack 1,278 13.8 9,265 100.0 General election Campaign In the general election, Pascrell faced Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. Pascrell raised more money than any other congressional candidate in the nation in 2012, $2.6 million, ten times what Boteach raised.https://www.nj.com/politics/2012/11/nj_9th_congressional_district.html N.J. 9th Congressional District winner: Bill Pascrell Salvador Rizzo The Star-Ledger November 7, 2012 Endorsements Bill Pascrell (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Fraternal Order of Police Health Professionals and Allied Employees National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association Service Employees International Union Organizations Clean Water Action Human Rights Campaign Humane Society of the United States Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillLikely D November 4, 2012 Results Pascrell won in the overwhelmingly Democratic district, where Democrats outnumbered Republicans by 3-to-1, by a margin of 73.6% to 25.4%.https://www.npr.org/2012/09/16/161239178/rabbi-shmuley-wants-to-bring-shalom-to-the-house Rabbi Shmuley Wants To Bring Shalom To The House NPR September 16, 2012http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-06-05/new-jersey-s-pascrell-beats-rothman-in-u-dot-s-dot-house-primary https://web.archive.org/web/20120608225134/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-06-05/new-jersey-s-pascrell-beats-rothman-in-u-dot-s-dot-house-primary dead June 8, 2012 Pascrell Wins U.S. House Primary, Faces Boteach in N.J. Elise Young Business Week June 6, 2012 June 6, 2012http://www.thejewishweek.com/news/breaking-news/pascrell-defeats-shmuley-boteach-northern-nj-race Pascrell Defeats Shmuley Boteach In Northern NJ Race Dickter Adam November 6, 2012 The Jewish Week Gary Rosenblatt November 7, 2012 November 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161105035656/http://www.thejewishweek.com/news/breaking-news/pascrell-defeats-shmuley-boteach-northern-nj-race dead2012 New Jersey House Results https://www.politico.com/2012-election/results/house/new-jersey/ 2022-12-29 POLITICO 2012-11-19 2024-12-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20241231134513/https://www.politico.com/2012-election/results/house/new-jersey/ live New Jersey's 9th congressional district, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Bill Pascrell (incumbent) 162,822 74.0 Republican Party (United States) Shmuley Boteach 55,091 25.0 Independent E. David Smith 1,138 0.5 Constitution Party (United States) Jeanette Woolsey 1,082 0.5 220,133 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) By county County Bill PascrellDemocratic Shmuley BoteachRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Bergen (part) 79,699 67.4% 37,520 31.7% 1,083 0.9% 42,179 35.7% 118,302 Hudson (part) 7,266 68.8% 3,070 29.1% 220 2.1% 4,196 39.7% 10,556 Passaic (part) 75,857 83.1% 14,501 15.9% 917 1.0% 61,356 67.8% 91,275Totals162,82274.0%55,09125.0%2,2201.0%107,73149.0%220,133 District 10 2012 New Jersey's 10th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 2012 New Jersey's 10th congressional district special election 2012 (special) 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 10 2014 150x150px File:Donald M. Payne Jr. 113th Congress.jpg Donald Payne Jr. Democratic Party (United States) 201,435 87.6% File:3x4.svg Brian Kelemen Republican Party (United States) 24,271 10.5% 200px County results 200px Municipality results Payne: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0d0596 >90% U.S. Representative Vacant Donald Payne Jr. Democratic Party (United States) New Jersey's 10th congressional district New Jersey's 10th congressional district special election, 2012 Democrat Donald M. Payne, who had represented the 10th district since 1989, died on March 6, 2012. As a matter of convenience and cost-saving, a special election was held in conjunction with the regularly scheduled November general election. Voters were asked on the November ballot to select two candidates: one to serve the remainder of Payne's term in November and December, and the other candidate to serve the full two-year term beginning in January 2013.http://atr.rollcall.com/new-jersey-special-election-dates-for-payne-seat-set/ New Jersey: Special Election Dates For Payne Seat Set March 30, 2012 March 31, 2012 Roll Call Abby Livingston April 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120401203310/http://atr.rollcall.com/new-jersey-special-election-dates-for-payne-seat-set/ dead On June 5, 2012, in the Democratic primary for the special election, Payne's son, Donald Payne Jr., defeated Ronald C. Rice (son of State Senator Ronald Rice) and Irvington Mayor Wayne Smith.http://www.nj.gov/state/elections/2012-results/2012-unofficial-primary-results-special-house-0606-415.pdf Unofficial Primary Election Results: Special Election - US House of Representatives New Jersey Division of Elections June 9, 2012 In the Democratic primary for the full term, held on the same day, Payne Jr. competed against Rice, Smith, State Senator Nia Gill, Cathy Wright, and Dennis Flynn.https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/05/in_packed_10th_district_congre.html In packed 10th District congressional election, Donald Payne Jr. is viewed as front-runner Giambusso David May 24, 2012 The Star-Ledger May 26, 2012 He won in a landslide, garnering 60 percent of the vote. Rice received 19 percent, Gill 17 percent, and Smith, Flynn and Wright combined for about 5 percent of the vote.https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/donald_payne_jr_wins_democrati.html Donald Payne Jr. wins Democratic nomination for House seat in N.J.'s 10th District Giambusso David June 5, 2012 The Star-Ledger June 8, 2012 In the general election held on November 6, 2012, Payne Jr. defeated Republican candidate Brian Kelemen and independent Joanne Miller for the special election to fill the remainder of his father's term.http://www.njelections.org/2012-results/2012-official-general-candidates-special-house.pdf Candidates for Special House Election 2022-12-29 nj.gov 2022-10-08 2012-08-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20120822192339/http://www.njelections.org/2012-results/2012-official-general-candidates-special-house.pdf Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Donald Payne Jr., president of the Newark Municipal Council, member of the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and son of former U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne Eliminated in primary Dennis Flynn, Iraq War veteran Nia Gill, state senator Ronald C. Rice, member of the Newark Municipal Council Wayne Smith, Mayor of Irvington Cathy Wright, sales support manager Primary results Democratic primary results Donald Payne Jr. Democratic Party (United States) 36,576 59.6 Ronald Rice Democratic Party (United States) 11,939 19.5 Nia Gill Democratic Party (United States) 10,207 16.6 Democratic Party (United States) Wayne Smith 1,356 2.2 Democratic Party (United States) Dennis Flynn 779 1.3 Democratic Party (United States) Cathy Wright 501 0.8 61,358 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Brian Kelemen Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Brian Kelemen 2,095 100.0 2,095 100.0 General election Endorsements Donald Payne Jr. (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Fraternal Order of Police Health Professionals and Allied Employees National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association Service Employees International Union Organizations Feminist Majority Human Rights Campaign Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results New Jersey's 10th congressional district, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Donald Payne Jr. 201,435 87.6 Republican Party (United States) Brian Kelemen 24,271 10.5 Independent Joanne Miller 3,127 1.4 Libertarian Party (United States) Mick Erickson 1,227 0.5 230,060 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) By county County Donald Payne Jr.Democratic Brian KelemenRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Essex (part) 128,526 91.8% 9,170 6.6% 2,251 1.6% 119,356 85.2% 139,947 Hudson (part) 34,420 83.5% 5,639 13.7% 1,138 2.8% 28,781 69.8% 41,197 Union (part) 38,489 78.7% 24,271 10.5% 965 2.0% 29,027 68.2% 48,916Totals201,43587.6%24,27110.5%4,3541.9%177,66477.1%230,060 District 11 2012 New Jersey's 11th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11 2014 150x150px File:Rodney P. Frelinghuysen 113th Congress.jpg Rodney Frelinghuysen Republican Party (United States) 182,239 58.8% File:3x4.svg John Arvanites Democratic Party (United States) 123,935 40.0% 230px County results 230px Municipality results Frelinghuysen: #ffb2b2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% Arvanites: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% U.S. Representative Rodney Frelinghuysen Republican Party (United States) Rodney Frelinghuysen Republican Party (United States) New Jersey's 11th congressional district Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen, who had represented the 11th district since 1995, sought re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Rodney Frelinghuysen, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) 30,831 100.0 30,831 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee John Arvanites, former mayor of Roselandhttp://www.northjersey.com/news/politics/146224645_Congress_hopefuls_seek_votes_in_town.html Congress hopefuls seek votes in Bloomfield April 5, 2012 April 12, 2012 Bloomfield Life Jeff Frankel Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) John Arvanites 13,387 100.0 13,387 100.0 General election Endorsements Rodney Frelinghuysen (R) Organizations Humane Society of the United States United States Chamber of Commerce John Arvanites (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Education Association Organizations National Organization for Women Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results New Jersey's 11th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) 182,239 58.8 Democratic Party (United States) John Arvanites 123,935 40.0 Independent Barry Berlin 3,725 1.2 309,899 100.0 Republican Party (United States) By county County Rodney FrelinghuysenRepublican John ArvanitesDemocratic Barry BerlinIndependent Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Essex (part) 37,475 47.9% 39,834 50.9% 993 1.3% -2,359 -3.0% 78,302 Morris (part) 101,277 63.9% 55,841 35.3% 1,253 0.8% 45,436 28.6% 158,371 Passaic (part) 28,830 56.2% 21,745 42.4% 765 1.5% 7,085 13.8% 51,340 Sussex (part) 14,655 67.1% 6,477 29.6% 714 3.3% 8,178 37.5% 21,846Totals182,23758.8%123,89740.0%3,7251.2%58,34018.8%309,859 District 12 2012 New Jersey's 12th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 2014 x150px File:Rush Holt 113th Congress.jpg Rush Holt Democratic Party (United States) 189,938 69.2% File:3x4.svg Eric Beck Republican Party (United States) 80,907 29.5% 230px County results 230px Municipality results Holt: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #0D0596 >90% Rush Holt Democratic Party (United States) Rush Holt Democratic Party (United States) New Jersey's 12th congressional district Democrat Rush Holt, who had represented the 12th district since 1999, sought re-election. Kenneth J. Cody, who ran in this district in 2010, ran again as an independent candidate. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Rush Holt, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Rush Holt (incumbent) 24,339 100.0 24,339 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Eric Beck, businessman and former New Jersey director of the Concord Coalitionhttp://www.politickernj.com/53906/south-brunswick-businessman-challenge-holt South Brunswick Republican businessman Beck to challenge Holt in CD12 January 12, 2012 January 13, 2012 Politicker NJ Max Pizarro Declined Scott Sipprelle, venture capitalist and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.politickernj.com/53879/sipprelle-wont-challenge-holt-year Sipprelle won't challenge Holt this year January 12, 2012 January 13, 2012 Politicker NJ Max Pizarro Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Eric A. Beck 9,361 100.0 9,361 100.0 General election Endorsements Rush D. Holt, Jr. (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Fraternal Order of Police Health Professionals and Allied Employees National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association Service Employees International Union Organizations Clean Water Action Environment America Feminist Majority Human Rights Campaign Humane Society of the United States J StreetJStreetPAC 2012 Endorsees https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates jstreetpac.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120723013643/https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates 23 July 2012 National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Stonewall Democrats Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results New Jersey's 12th congressional district, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Rush Holt (incumbent) 189,938 69.2 Republican Party (United States) Eric Beck 80,907 29.5 Independent Jack Freudenheim 2,261 0.8 Independent Kenneth J. Cody 1,285 0.5 274,391 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) By county County Rush HoltDemocratic Eric BeckRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Mercer (part) 76,107 76.7% 21,986 22.2% 1,100 1.1% 54,121 44.5% 99,193 Middlesex (part) 71,597 62.0% 42,275 36.6% 1,573 1.4% 29,322 25.4% 115,445 Somerset (part) 22,572 68.9% 9,692 29.6% 514 1.5% 12,880 39.3% 32,778 Union (part) 19,650 72.9% 6,953 25.8% 359 1.4% 12,697 47.1% 26,962Totals189,92669.2%80,90629.5%3,5461.3%109,02039.7%274,378 See also United States House of Representatives elections, 2012 United States elections, 2012 References 30em External links Elections from the New Jersey Secretary of State United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, 2012 at Ballotpedia New Jersey U.S. House at OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in New Jersey at OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation New Jersey 2012 United States House