1993 New Jersey gubernatorial election

none 1993 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 September 2023 1993 New Jersey gubernatorial election New Jersey Presidential no 1989 New Jersey gubernatorial election 1989 1997 New Jersey gubernatorial election 1997 November 2, 1993 65%https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/other/2022-1925-general-election-data.pdf General Election Data - 1924 to 2022 NJ.gov ( 5pp) File:Christine Todd Whitman 412-APD-A5-Admin (cropped).jpg 150x150px Christine Todd Whitman Republican Party (United States) 1,236,124 49.33% File:Jim Florio 1993 (cropped).jpg James Florio Democratic Party (United States) 1,210,031 48.29% 280px County results 280px Congressional district resultsOnly top two candidates Whitman: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70%Florio: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% Governor James Florio Democratic Party (United States) Christine Todd Whitman Republican Party (United States) The 1993 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1993. Incumbent Democratic governor James Florio was narrowly defeated by Republican former Somerset County freeholder and 1990 U.S. Senate nominee Christine Todd Whitman. Florio's defeat followed backlash from voters against his administration's tax increases. Upon winning the election, Whitman became the first woman to serve as governor of New Jersey. Primary elections were held on June 8, 1993. In the Democratic primary, Governor Florio's only challenger, anti-tax activist John Budzash, was disqualified from the ballot due to invalid petition signatures. In the Republican primary, Whitman defeated former state attorney general W. Cary Edwards and former state senator James Wallwork. Background 1989 New Jersey gubernatorial election 1990 United States Senate election in New Jersey 1991 New Jersey Senate election 1991 New Jersey General Assembly election In the 1989 election, Jim Florio—then a U.S. representative—defeated Republican U.S. representative Jim Courter by a wide margin.https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/03/nyregion/courter-won-t-run-for-house-again.html Courter Won't Run for House Again The New York Times DePalma Anthony March 3, 1990 Florio had previously run unsuccessful campaigns for governor in 1977 and 1981.1977 Results of the Primary Election Held June 7, 1977 https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1920-1970//1977-primary-election.pdf August 28, 2023 Secretary of State of New Jerseyhttps://www.nj.com/news/2021/11/the-tightest-governors-race-in-nj-history-came-down-to-1797-votes-will-this-race-be-closer.html The tightest N.J. governor's race ever came down to 1,797 votes. Will Murphy-Ciattarelli be closer? Mueller Karin Price November 3, 2021 NJ.comWildstein David June 6, 2021 Five N.J. governors have avoided re-election primaries and Murphy is one of them https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/five-n-j-governors-have-avoided-re-election-primaries-and-murphy-is-one-of-them/ NewJerseyGlobe.com During the 1989 campaign, Florio said, "You can write this statement down: 'Florio feels there is no need for new taxes'".https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/columnists/mike-kelly/2018/05/11/jim-florios-message-phil-murphy-raise-taxes-just-do/601214002/ Former NJ Gov. Jim Florio's message to Gov. Phil Murphy on raising taxes: Just do it NorthJersey.com Kelly Mike May 11, 2018 However, the centerpiece Florio administration's 1990 legislative agenda was a $2.8 billion increase in tax revenue, which one consultant identified "the largest single tax increase in the history of the finances of the 50 states" and "a national test case on both political and economic grounds."Brownstein, Ronald November 1, 1993 Voters Seem Dissatisfied, Uncertain on Election Eve : Campaigns: Gubernatorial, mayoral posts at stake. No sweeping winds of change gauged in off-year races. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-11-01-mn-51988-story.html June 16, 2015 Los Angeles TimesKing Wayne 23 July 1990 Florio Faces Growing Anti-Tax Storm in New Jersey B1 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/07/23/nyregion/florio-faces-growing-anti-tax-storm-in-new-jersey.html 4 July 2022 The tax increase was highly unpopular, leading to non-partisan, grassroots protests throughout New Jersey. The Florio administration adopted a cautious approach, hoping that protests would desist once the legislative package delivered benefits in the form of rebate checks, lower auto insurance rates, and increased funding for education. Two other major legislative achievements were a gun control measure targeting "assault-style weapons" and the Quality Education Act, which set new standards for public schools and set strict spending caps on local school boards.Gray Jerry 28 Feb 1993 N.R.A. Makes Beating Florio Its Prime Issue https://www.nytimes.com/1993/02/28/nyregion/nra-makes-beating-florio-its-prime-issue.html 4 Jul 2022 The New York Times 33Sullivan Joseph F. 1 Nov 1991 Focus Is on a Few Close Races for New Jersey Legislature https://www.nytimes.com/1991/11/01/nyregion/focus-is-on-a-few-close-races-for-new-jersey-legislature.html 4 July 2022 The New York Times B1King Wayne 23 Aug 1992 N.R.A. Is Politically Armed and, to Florio, Dangerous https://www.nytimes.com/1992/08/23/nyregion/nra-is-politically-armed-and-to-florio-dangerous.html subscription live https://web.archive.org/web/20150526063419/https://www.nytimes.com/1992/08/23/nyregion/nra-is-politically-armed-and-to-florio-dangerous.html May 26, 2015 The New York TimesKing Wayne 1 Sep 1991 Teachers Flunk Democrats (And Vice Versa) in Jersey R5 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1991/09/01/weekinreview/the-region-teachers-flunk-democrats-and-vice-versa-in-jersey.html 4 July 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20150525222608/https://www.nytimes.com/1991/09/01/weekinreview/the-region-teachers-flunk-democrats-and-vice-versa-in-jersey.html May 25, 2015 live subscriptionWeisman Jonathan 23 Oct 1991 Shift in Education Politics Seen in N.J. Election Battle Education Week https://www.edweek.org/education/shift-in-education-politics-seen-in-n-j-election-battle/1991/10 5 July 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20210802232020/https://www.edweek.org/education/shift-in-education-politics-seen-in-n-j-election-battle/1991/10 August 2, 2021 live By fall of 1990, Florio's approval rating sank to 18 percent, and it would not exceed the low 20s until 1992.Russakoff Dale 12 Apr 1993 THE GOV WHOSE TIME HAS COME The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1993/04/12/the-gov-whose-time-has-come/c3cf4e18-f3d9-4b46-a2c3-2bbce261662e/ 4 July 2022 https://archive.today/20240123170036/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1993/04/12/the-gov-whose-time-has-come/c3cf4e18-f3d9-4b46-a2c3-2bbce261662e/ January 23, 2024 live The electoral impact of the anti-Florio tax revolt manifested in November 1990, when incumbent United States senator Bill Bradley was nearly unseated by political unknown Christine Todd Whitman. During her campaign, Whitman had repeatedly asked Bradley for his position on the tax increases, but he demurred, calling the policy a "state issue."Sullivan Joseph F. 3 June 1991 New Jersey Primary Offers Outlet for Voter Tax Anger B2 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1991/06/03/nyregion/new-jersey-primary-offers-outlet-for-voter-tax-anger.html 4 July 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110115106/https://www.nytimes.com/1991/06/03/nyregion/new-jersey-primary-offers-outlet-for-voter-tax-anger.html November 10, 2012 live subscription Whitman's near-victory endeared her to the Republican voter base and made her a symbol of opposition to the tax increase and to Florio. Entering 1991, Republicans centered their legislative campaigns on repealing the tax increase, as did some incumbent Democrats, such as state senator Paul Contillo. Florio faced backlash from the NRA Political Victory Fund, which spent nearly $250,000 targeting candidates in both parties who had voted in favor of the gun control measure and supporting those who pledged to repeal it, and from the New Jersey Education Association, which had supported Florio in 1989 but primarily supported Republicans in 1991 in response to the education spending caps. The result was a resounding Republican landslide in the 1991 elections. The Republican Party gained ten seats in the New Jersey Senate (controlling the chamber for the first time since 1974) and 21 seats in the General Assembly. Both chambers had veto-proof Republican majorities, which drew some political pressure off of Florio for the remainder of his term. In the latter half of his term, Florio's approval ratings began to rebound as the Republican legislature was given a share of the blame for dysfunction in Trenton.September 2023 Democratic primary Candidates Jim Florio, incumbent governor since 1990 Disqualified John Budzash, anti-tax protestor Florio was unopposed in the June primary election. John Budzash, a retired Howell Township postal worker and the leader of Hands Across New Jersey, a citizens group that protested the state tax increases, switched his registration from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party one day before the filing deadline and registered to run against Florio.http://articles.philly.com/1993-04-16/news/25979356_1_hands-across-new-jersey-jim-florio-tax-protesters https://web.archive.org/web/20151226073538/http://articles.philly.com/1993-04-16/news/25979356_1_hands-across-new-jersey-jim-florio-tax-protesters dead December 26, 2015 Florio Gets An Opponent For Primary John L. Budzash Co-founded Hands Across New Jersey. He Had Just Registered As A Democrat. The Philadelphia Inquirer April 16, 1993 Enda, Jodi June 12, 2015 However, he was removed from the ballot following a complaint from state Democratic Party chair Raymond Lesniak, alleging that many of Budzash's petition signatures were invalid.https://www.nytimes.com/1993/04/22/nyregion/ruling-is-likely-to-take-florio-rival-off-ballot.html Ruling Is Likely to Take Florio Rival Off Ballot April 22, 1993 Gray, Jerry The New York Times June 12, 2015 Campaign finance Primary campaign finance activityCandidateSpentJim Florio$2,903,098Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement CommissionNJ Election Law Enforcement Commission https://www.elec.nj.gov/publicinformation/gub_spendtotals.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20250624220958/https://www.elec.nj.gov/publicinformation/gub_spendtotals.htm 2025-06-24 2025-07-25 www.elec.nj.gov en Results Democratic primary resultshttps://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1993/1993-primary-election-results-governor.pdf Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for Election Held on June 8, 1993 Secretary of State of New Jersey 1993 June 12, 2025 James Florio (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 200,420 100.00 200,420 100.00 Republican primary Background In 1989, Jim Courter won the Republican primary for governor with a plurality of the voter. His nearest opponent, former state attorney general W. Cary Edwards, was seen as the natural favorite for the 1993 nomination. Edwards was a key member of the popular Thomas Kean administration as general counsel and then as attorney general. However, Edwards's path to the nomination became complicated by Christine Todd Whitman's 1990 campaign for United States Senate. Her underdog two-point loss endeared her to the party base and made her the leading public advocate of the anti-tax cause. In 1991, Whitman continued to build her profile by founding a political action committee, the Committee for an Affordable New Jersey, through which she campaigned for Republican candidates in the midterm elections. During the campaign, Whitman distanced herself from veteran consultant Roger Stone after he facilitated a primary challenge to state senator Bill Gormley, a potential 1993 opponent. Whitman took on a full campaign speaking schedule through October 1992.Pieretti Fred 14 Mar 1991 GOP'S Christine Whitman helps party, herself with new group https://www.newspapers.com/image/280967217 subscription 2 Sep 2022 The Vineland Daily Journal 3 newspapers.com Candidates W. Cary Edwards, former New Jersey Attorney General and assemblyman from Oakland and candidate for governor in 1989 J. Patrick Gilligan, American Stock Exchange consultant and former Morris Township board of education memberhttp://articles.philly.com/1993-06-08/news/25972364_1_primary-day-cliff-zukin-republican-gubernatorial-candidates https://web.archive.org/web/20160104030930/http://articles.philly.com/1993-06-08/news/25972364_1_primary-day-cliff-zukin-republican-gubernatorial-candidates dead January 4, 2016 Judgment Day For Gop As Voters Pick An Opponent For Gov. Florio In Camden, There Is A Primary For Mayor And Council. Counties Are Picking Freeholder Nominees. And Every Senate And Assembly Seat Is Up For Grabs. June 8, 1993 Enda, Jodi The Philadelphia Inquirer June 12, 2015An Admitted Long Shot, Gilligan Shows Optimism Romano Jay 16 May 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/16/nyregion/an-admitted-long-shot-gilligan-shows-optimism.html 4 Oct 2021 The New York Times James Wallwork, former state senator from Short Hills and candidate for governor in 1981 Christine Todd Whitman, former Somerset County freeholder and Board of Public Utilities president and nominee for the United States Senate in 1990 Withdrew Charles P. Hoffman, business consultant (withdrew May 6, endorsed Wallwork) Declined William Gormley, state senator from Mays Landing and candidate for governor in 1989Conohan Sherry 11 Aug 1991 Whitman helps get GOP's, and her own, message out 3 Asbury Park Press https://www.newspapers.com/image/145563134 2 Sep 2022 subscription newspapers.com Thomas Kean, former governor of New Jersey (198290) Campaign The primary campaign was marked by negative exchanges between the three strongest candidates and Whitman's clear status as the front-runner throughout. Illegal alien hiring controversy The campaign began as a two-candidate race between Christine Whitman and Cary Edwards. Polling suggested that either would beat Governor Florio but that Whitman was generally the stronger of the two. In February, responding to national controversy over nominee for U.S. Attorney General Zoë Baird's hiring of illegal aliens in violation of federal law, both candidates voluntarily disclosed that they had done so too and failed to required taxes or fines. The revelation dramatically weakened both campaigns; seventy percent of voters said the admission was very or somewhat serious.Whitman, Edwards in trouble, voters say 9 Feb 1993 The Morristown Daily Record 1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/254938926/ subscription newspapers.com 6 Sep 2022Alien hires hurting hopefuls Chambers Steve Asbury Park Press 9 Feb 1993 1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/145926528/ subscription 6 Sep 2022 newspapers.com Soon after, former state senator James Wallwork declared his candidacy as a conservative alternative to Whitman and Edwards,Campaigning With Jim Wallwork Romano Jay 16 May 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/16/nyregion/campaigning-with-jim-wallwork.html 4 Oct 2021 The New York Times tapping into populist unrest. Like H. Ross Perot and Jerry Brown had during the 1992 presidential campaign, Wallwork offered voters a toll-free number they could call to directly propose positions. Wallwork, who had last cut a political figure in a 1981 campaign for governor, said his campaign would be about "people taking back their government."Using telephone to shape campaign Kiely Eugene The Record 24 Feb 1993 https://www.newspapers.com/image/497201962/ subscription 6 Sep 2022 newspapers.com In the final weeks of the campaign, Whitman ran advertisements presenting herself as a candidate for change but not mentioning her opponents or Governor Florio by name. Edwards attacked both Whitman in Florio in his advertisements, while Wallwork focused on painting Whitman as "liberal" and ran an ad stating that she had voted to raise taxes 17 times as Somerset Freeholder. In the final week of the campaign, Whitman began running negative advertisements as well.https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/06/us/in-new-jersey-governor-s-primary-candidates-court-perot-s-backers.html In New Jersey Governor's Primary, Candidates Court Perot's Backers Gray Jerry 5 June 1993 4 Oct 2021 1 The New York Times A large portion of the campaign was focused on winning over the 522,000 New Jerseyans who had voted for H. Ross Perot in the 1992 presidential campaign. Perot remained popular in the state; on the final weekend of the campaign, he hosted a get-out-the-vote rally which all three candidates attended. Debates The three major candidates participated in at least six debates and two mandatory televised debates.September 2023 By May 11, Whitman was the heavy favorite entering the first televised debate in Whippany; her campaign claimed no less than a double-digit lead over both opponents.Sharply and Loudly, G.O.P. Rivals Debate Gray Jerry 12 May 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/12/nyregion/sharply-and-loudly-gop-rivals-debate.html 4 Oct 2021 B4 The New York Times At the debate, all three candidates agreed in their opposition to the Florio tax increase but disagreed over how to repeal it. Edwards called for a new popularly elected office of Auditor to evaluate potential budget cuts, while Wallwork and Whitman argued that the powerful line-item veto allowed the governor to do so immediately. Whitman also attacked Edwards for a nine percent increase in crime during his tenure as attorney general, a preemptive rebuttal to Edwards's accusation that she was soft on crime. The second televised debate on May 26 was focused on business issues and was less contentious; the candidates mostly agreed on automobile insurance reform, managed health care, unemployment, pollution legislation and sports betting.3 Florio Foes Hold 2d G.O.P. Debate Gray Jerry 27 May 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/27/nyregion/3-florio-foes-hold-2d-gop-debate.html 4 Oct 2021 B7 The New York Times At one point, during an exchange on unemployment, Edwards accused Whitman of not understanding the plight of the unemployed, saying "At least I have had a job in my life." Whitman demanded an apology for this and an earlier comment in which Edwards, during a two-person debate with Wallwork, said he "resented" running against a woman. Edwards declined to apologize and later accused Whitman of "setting him up." Another disagreement came over private school vouchers; Whitman supported them while Edwards was opposed and Wallwork deferred to a public referendum. Two non-televised debates were hosted by Perot supporters under the banner of "United We Stand." All three candidates attended the first but only Edwards and Wallwork attended the second. Endorsements List of Christine Todd Whitman endorsements Local officials Jack Ciattarelli, president of the Raritan borough councilChristie Whitman endorses Mikie Sherrill, report says Wildstein David New Jersey Globe https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/christie-whitman-endorses-mikie-sherrill June 13, 2025 December 2, 2025 [Ciattarelli] endorsed Whitman for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in 1993 and contributed to her campaign. Individuals Howard Stern, radio hostHoward Gets a Highway Rest Stop Named After Him (1995) January 26, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFCeXH2JTuM en 2022-07-02 Organizations Hands Across New Jersey, anti-tax organizationFewer Florio Foes Take to the Air Nordheimer Jon October 8, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/10/08/nyregion/fewer-florio-foes-take-to-the-air.html The New York Times Mrs. Ralston and her board of directors claim the group still represents 10,000 voters 'and has 50,000 names still in our data base.' They endorsed Mrs. Whitman in the Republican primary and have indicated she will have the group's support in the general election. Declined to endorse Governors Thomas Kean, former governor of New Jersey3 Candidates Striving to Leave No Republican Unturned Sullivan Joseph S. 5 June 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/04/nyregion/3-candidates-striving-to-leave-no-republican-unturned.html 4 Oct 2021 B5 The New York Times Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror W. CaryEdwards ChristineTodd Whitman JamesWallwork Other/Undecided The RecordPOLL: Majority would vote for Florio over his GOP rivals 6 24 Mar 1993 The Record https://www.newspapers.com/image/497109213/ subscription 6 Sep 2022 mnewspapers.comMarch 9–19, 1993227 LV±6.5% 8% 28% 2% 62% Asbury Park Press/Courier-PostPoll finds GOP voters confused, but anti-Florio 3 11 Apr 1993 Courier Post https://www.newspapers.com/image/183397959/ subscription 6 Sep 2022 newspapers.comApril 2–4, 1993630 A±3.9% 14% 30% 4% 52% The RecordPOLL: Whitman campaign picks up steam as Florio's stalls 9 May 1993 8 The Record https://www.newspapers.com/image/497142544/ subscription 6 Sep 2022 newspapers.comApril 25–May 3, 1993208 LV±7.0% 14% 41% 5% 37% KYW-TVPOLL: Whitman pulls away as GOP gains strength 4 Jun 1993 2 The Bridgewater Courier-News https://www.newspapers.com/image/223588271/ subscription 6 Sep 2022 newspapers.comMay 28–June 1, 1993245 LV±6.7% 23% 37% 18% 22% Campaign finance Primary campaign finance activityCandidateSpentChristie Whitman$2,953,797Cary Edwards$2,844,132James Wallwork$1,266,429Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission Results thumb|280px|Republican primary results by county #e27f7f Todd Whitman #ffc8cd 30–40% #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #ff9a50 Edwards #FFCCA9 30–40% #FFB580 40–50% #5bc75b Wallwork #aae5aa 30–40% Republican Party primary results Christine Todd Whitman Republican Party (United States) 159,765 39.96% W. Cary Edwards Republican Party (United States) 131,578 32.91% James Wallwork Republican Party (United States) 96,034 24.02% Charles P. Hoffman (withdrawn) Republican Party (United States) 6,695 1.67% J. Patrick Gilligan Republican Party (United States) 5,753 1.44% 399,825 100.00 General election Candidates Alene S. Ammond, public-relations executive and former state senator (Hands-On Government)http://articles.philly.com/1993-10-29/news/25938240_1_independent-candidates-cliff-zukin-republican-christine-todd-whitman https://web.archive.org/web/20151018141653/http://articles.philly.com/1993-10-29/news/25938240_1_independent-candidates-cliff-zukin-republican-christine-todd-whitman dead October 18, 2015 Now, For Someone Completely Different Hearing The Many Other Voices For Governor: Ammond To Ziruolo Preston, David Lee October 29, 1993 The Philadelphia Inquirer June 12, 2015 Marilyn Arons, public advocate for disabled children (Maximum Citizen Involvement) Tom Blomquist, head of the New Jersey Conservative Party (Conservative) Pat Daly, (Abortion is Murder) Pete DiLauro, retired New York City Police Department officer (Common Sense Government) Tim Feeney, dentist (Independent Choice) James Florio, incumbent governor of New Jersey (Democratic) Tom Fuscaldo, former factory maintenance worker (Zero Sales Tax) Jerry T. Grant, car salesman (You and I) Kenneth R. Kaplan, industrial/commercial real estate broker (Libertarian) John L. Kucek, certified public accountant (Populist) Andrea Lippi, poet (People Purpose Progress) Richary J. Lynch, Camden businessman (Independents 4 Change) Joseph Marion, trade association manager (independent) Mark J. Rahn, warehouse worker (Socialist Workers) Michael R. Scully, attorney (Fresh Start) Christine Todd Whitman, former Somerset County Freeholder and Board of Public Utilities president (Republican) Andrew J. Zemel, quality control consultant (Integrity-Common Sense) Michael "Mike" Ziruolo, trucking consultant (Better Affordable Government) Campaign Florio had become unpopular due to his 1990 $2.8-billion tax increase.https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-11-01-mn-51988-story.html Voters Seem Dissatisfied, Uncertain on Election Eve : Campaigns: Gubernatorial, mayoral posts at stake. No sweeping winds of change gauged in off-year races. November 1, 1993 Los Angeles Times Brownstein, Ronald June 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151212213459/http://articles.latimes.com/1993-11-01/news/mn-51988_1_gubernatorial-elections December 12, 2015 live As a result of the tax increase, Republicans were swept into both houses of the Legislature in 1991. A 1990 bill that was signed into law banning assault weapons was used against Florio in advertisements by the National Rifle Association of America. A proposal by Whitman to cut income taxes by 30% over three years was met with skepticism from voters.http://articles.philly.com/1993-11-04/news/25946395_1_ken-dautrich-poll-christine-todd-whitman N.J. Pollsters Regroup And Try To Figure Out What Went Wrong The Philadelphia Inquirer November 4, 1993 Mondics, Chris June 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092639/http://articles.philly.com/1993-11-04/news/25946395_1_ken-dautrich-poll-christine-todd-whitman March 4, 2016 dead subscription Polling Polling for the election mostly showed that Florio would be reelected. Polls conducted within a few weeks of the election by The Star-Ledger, The New York Times, the Record of Hackensack, and Rutgers-Eagleton showed Florio besting Whitman by at least eight points. The final poll released before the election, however was conducted by the Asbury Park Press and showed a 38–38 tie with 22% undecided,https://apnews.com/af8c9546556c58b392243a07b2588356 Whitman Rips Pollsters Who Failed To Predict Her Victory With AM-Elections RDP, BJT Jackson, Herb Associated Press November 3, 1993 June 13, 2015 and undecided and independent voters tended towards Whitman at the time of the election. Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JimFlorio (D) Christine ToddWhitman (R) Undecided The RecordPoll: 66% say they would vote against Florio 8 Sep 1991 16 The Record https://www.newspapers.com/image/496513027/ 2 Sep 2022 subscription newspapers.comAugust 26–29, 1991526 LV±4.5% 27% 52% 21% Asbury Park PressFlorio trails opponents in poll results 3 19 Jan 1993 Courier-Post https://www.newspapers.com/image/183376672/ subscription 6 Sep 2022 newspapers.comJanuary 1993672 A±4.4% 30% 36% 34% The RecordMarch 9–19, 1993610 LV±4.0% 39% 30% 31% Asbury Park PressApril 2–4, 1993630 A±3.9% 36% 45% 19% The RecordApril 25–May 3, 1993802 LV±3.5% 38% 34% 28% KYW-TVMay 28–June 1, 1993811 RV±3.5% 37% 43% 20%Rutgers-EagletonRutgers-EagletonSeptember 2025June 10–16, 1993642 RV±3.5% 48% 43% 9% The RecordPoll: New Jersey governor's race is statistical dead heat 7 Jul 1993 4 The Record https://www.newspapers.com/image/497131408/ 7 Sep 2022 subscription newspapers.comJune 27–July 1, 1993889 LV±3.5% 39% 38% 23% Asbury Park Press/Poll: New Jersey governor's race is statistical dead heat McGowan John T. 22 Aug 1993 3 Courier-Post https://www.newspapers.com/image/183231707/ 7 Sep 2022 subscription newspapers.comAugust 12–14, 1993683 LV±3.8% 37% 38% 25% The RecordFlorio, Whitman tied in poll 19 Sep 1993 12 The Record https://www.newspapers.com/image/497221114/ 2 Sep 2022 subscription newspapers.comSeptember 7–12, 1993606 LV±4.5% 43% 43% 14% Asbury Park PressFlorio grabs lead from Whitman 3 20 Sep 1993 Daily Record https://www.newspapers.com/image/254994544/ subscription 7 Sep 2022 newspapers.comSeptember 9–12, 1993652 LV±3.8% 42% 36% 22%Rutgers-EagletonSeptember 2025September 10–15, 1993584 LV±4.0% 47% 38% 15% The New York Times/WCBS-TVFlorio up by 21 in poll 30 Sep 1993 6 Asbury Park Press https://www.newspapers.com/image/148185478/ 2 Sep 2022 subscription newspapers.comSeptember 20–26, 1993804 RV±4.0% 51% 30% 19% Asbury Park PressFlorio doubles lead in latest Press survey 1 7 Oct 1993 Asbury Park Press https://www.newspapers.com/image/148193486/ subscription 7 Sep 2022 newspapers.comSep. 30–Oct. 2, 1993545 LV±4.3% 47% 34% 19% The RecordPoll: Ads help Florio jump to wide lead over Whitman 6 Oct 1993 10 The Record https://www.newspapers.com/image/497134581/ 2 Sep 2022 subscription newspapers.comSep. 30–Oct. 3, 1993754 RV±4.0% 50% 37% 13% The New York Times/WCBS-TVOctober 9–11, 1993925 RV±3.0% 49% 34% 17%g-EagletonSeptember 2025October 11–14, 1993577 LV±4.0% 52% 40% 8% Asbury Park PressNew poll: Whitman gaining quickly 24 Oct 1993 1 Courier News https://www.newspapers.com/image/223629898/ 7 Sep 2022 subscription newspapers.comOctober 21–23, 1993810 RV±3.8% 45% 40% 15% The RecordFlorio up 10 points in home stretch 31 Oct 1993 1 The Record https://www.newspapers.com/image/497224511/ 7 Sep 2022 subscription newspapers.comOctober 24–27, 1993703 LV±4.0% 51% 41% 8%Rutgers-EagletonSeptember 2025October 27–29, 1993601 LV±3.5% 48% 39% 13% Asbury Park PressWhitman, Florio tied, poll shows 31 Oct 1993 Asbury Park Press 1 De Masters Karen https://www.newspapers.com/image/147926762/ 7 Sep 2022 subscription newspapers.comOctober 28–30, 19931,072 RV±3.0% 38% 38% 22% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); with Edwards Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JimFlorio (D) W. CaryEdwards (R) Undecided Asbury Park Press/Courier-PostJanuary 1993672 A±4.4% 31% 32% 37% The RecordMarch 9–19, 1993610 LV±4.0% 40% 25% 35% Asbury Park PressApril 2–4, 1993630 A±3.9% 31% 40% 29% KYW-TVMay 28–June 1, 1993811 RV±3.5% 34% 38% 28% with Wallwork Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JimFlorio (D) JamesWallwork (R) Undecided Asbury Park PressApril 2–4, 1993630 A±3.9% 33% 36% 31% KYW-TVMay 28–June 1, 1993811 RV±3.5% 35% 37% 28% Campaign finance General election campaign finance activityCandidateSpentChristie Whitman$6,571,005Jim Florio$6,330,056Source: New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission Results As of 2026, this is the last that Cape May County voted Democratic in a gubernatorial election. 1993 New Jersey gubernatorial electionhttp://www.njelections.org/election-results/1993-general-election-results-governor.pdf Official List – Gubernatorial General Election Returns for Election Held November 2, 1993 Secretary of State of New Jersey 1993 June 12, 2015https://books.google.com/books?id=zJrtBQAAQBAJ&q=whitman+florio+daly+kaplan&pg=PA493 493 Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey 1900 Lawyers Diary and Manual, LLC 9781577411871 2004 June 12, 2015 Republican Party (United States) Christine Todd Whitman 1,236,124 49.33% 12.12 Democratic Party (United States) James Florio (incumbent) 1,210,031 48.29% 12.94 Independent politician Pat Daly 10,071 0.40% N/A Libertarian Party (United States) Kenneth R. Kaplan 7,935 0.32% 0.26 New Jersey Conservative Party Tom Blomquist 5,164 0.21% N/A Independent politician Joseph Marion 4,311 0.17% N/A Independent politician Richary J. Lynch 4,030 0.16% N/A Independent politician Alene S. Ammond 3,330 0.13% N/A Independent politician Tim Feeney 3,306 0.13% N/A Independent politician Michael R. Scully 3,209 0.13% N/A Independent politician Pete DiLauro 3,009 0.12% N/A Independent politician Marilyn Arons 2,884 0.12% N/A Populist Party (United States, 1984) John L. Kucek 2,822 0.11% N/A Independent politician Tom Fuscaldo 2,314 0.09% 0.22 Independent politician Michael Ziruolo 2,127 0.08% 0.37 Independent politician Andrew J. Zemel 1,530 0.06% N/A Independent politician Andrea Lippi 1,294 0.05% N/A Socialist Workers Party (United States) Mark J. Rahn 1,242 0.05% 0.23 Independent politician Jerry T. Grant 1,231 0.05% N/A 26,093 1.04% 2,505,964 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) By county County Whitman % Whitman votes Florio % Florio votes Other % Other votes Atlantic 39.5% 25,833 58.4% 38,186 2.0% 1,328 Bergen 50.8% 157,710 47.4% 147,387 1.8% 5,594 Burlington 48.7% 59,760 48.1% 59,095 3.2% 3,951 Camden 34.8% 52,297 62.3% 93,686 2.9% 4,342 Cape May 44.2% 16,518 53.3% 19,904 2.5% 922 Cumberland 47.0% 17,066 50.2% 18,231 2.9% 1,028 Essex 39.6% 78,824 58.7% 116,891 1.7% 3,436 Gloucester 41.2% 31,252 55.3% 41,931 3.5% 2,709 Hudson 39.7% 54,144 58.7% 80,013 1.6% 2,217 Hunterdon 67.0% 28,304 30.6% 12,909 2.4% 1,024 Mercer 52.0% 57,599 45.9% 50,840 2.1% 2,407 Middlesex 48.4% 104,381 49.0% 105,679 2.7% 5,738 Monmouth 54.8% 111,303 42.8% 87,006 2.4% 4,859 Morris 61.9% 98,715 36.4% 58,028 1.8% 2,789 Ocean 51.4% 87,943 45.7% 78,132 2.8% 4,879Passaic 52.9% 65,220 44.6% 55,086 2.5% 3,083 Salem 52.0% 11,171 42.7% 9,162 5.3% 1,146 Somerset 59.3% 55,444 38.6% 36,046 2.1% 1,933 Sussex 66.5% 28,614 30.3% 13,052 3.1% 1,373 Union 48.7% 76,359 48.8% 76,552 2.5% 3,950 Warren 57.0% 17,667 39.4% 12,215 3.5% 1,101 Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Bergen Burlington Mercer Monmouth Ocean Passaic Salem Somerset right 280px Swing by county 280px Trend relative to the state by county Legend #d40000 Republican — >15% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5−15% #ff2a2a Republican — +10−12.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5−10% #ff8080 Republican — +5−7.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5−5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0−2.5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0−2.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5−5% #77e3ff Democratic — +5−7.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #09ceff Democratic — +10−12.5% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5−15% #00a1c8 Democratic — >15% 280px County flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip Notes lower-alpha References 30em External links U.S. Election Atlas 1993 Gubernatorial New Jersey Category:November 1993 in the United States