2004 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

none February 2026 September 2023 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey New Jersey legislative no 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 2002 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 2006 All 13 New Jersey seats to the United States House of Representatives 2004 11 02 73%https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/other/2022-1925-general-election-data.pdf General Election Data - 1924 to 2022 NJ.gov ( 27pp) Democratic Party (United States) 7 7 1,721,392 52.41% 1.06% Republican Party (United States) 6 6 1,514,784 46.12% 0.43% 300px Democratic #92C5DE Hold Republican #F48882 Hold Party gains 300px Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #002B84 90–100% Republican #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #d40000 70–80% District results 300px Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #002B84 90–100% Republican #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #d40000 70–80% County results The 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 2, 2004, to determine who would represent the people of New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives. This election coincided with national elections for U.S. President, and the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. There was no concurrent election for Senator or Governor in the state. New Jersey has thirteen seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms. Overview United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, 2004PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 1,721,392 52.41% 7 Republican 1,514,784 46.12% 6 Libertarian 16,379 0.50% 0 Green 10,033 0.31% 0 Independents 22,007 0.67% 0 Totals 3,284,595 100.00% 13 — District 1 New Jersey's 1st congressional district Incumbent Democrat Rob Andrews won. This district covers Camden County. Shortly after losing the election, Hutchison switched parties and became a member of the Democratic Party. He was later elected to the Gloucester Township Committee and New Jersey General Assembly in 2023. General election Candidates Rob Andrews, incumbent Representative from Haddon Heights since 1990 (Democratic) Arturo Croce (Independent) Dan Hutchison, Gloucester Township attorney (Republican) Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe D October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe D November 1, 2004 Results New Jersey's 1st congressional district election, 2004 Democratic Party (US) Rob Andrews (incumbent) 201,163 75.00% Republican Party (US) Dan Hutchison 66,109 24.65% Independent (politician) Arturo Croce 931 0.35% 135,054 50.36% 268,203 Democratic Party (US) District 2 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district Incumbent Republican Frank A. LoBiondo defeated Democrat Timothy Robb. This district covers the southern part of the state. General election Candidates Jose Alcantara (Green) Frank LoBiondo, incumbent Representative from Millville since 1995 (Republican) Michael Matthews Jr. (Libertarian) Willie Norwood (Independent) Timothy Robb (Democratic) Constantino Rozzo (Independent) Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe R November 1, 2004 Results New Jersey's 2nd congressional district election, 2004 Republican Party (US) Frank LoBiondo (incumbent) 172,779 65.09% Democratic Party (US) Timothy Robb 86,792 32.70% Independent (politician) Willie Norwood 1,993 0.75% Libertarian Party (US) Michael Matthews Jr. 1,767 0.67% Green Party (US) Jose Alcantara 1,516 0.57% Independent (politician) Constantino Rozzo 595 0.22% 85,987 32.39% 265,442 Republican Party (United States) District 3 New Jersey's 3rd congressional district Incumbent Republican Jim Saxton defeated Democratic State Assemblyman Herb Conaway. The district covers Burlington and Ocean counties. Twenty years later in 2024, Conaway would be elected to represent the district. General election Candidates Herb Conaway, physician and Assemblyman from Delanco (Democratic) Ed Forchion, marijuana legalization activist (Independent) Frank Orland (Libertarian) Jim Saxton, incumbent Representative from Mount Holly since 1984 (Republican) Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe R November 1, 2004 Results New Jersey's 3rd congressional district election, 2004 Republican Party (US) Jim Saxton (incumbent) 195,938 63.44% Democratic Party (US) Herb Conaway 107,034 34.65% Independent (politician) Edward Forchion 4,914 1.59% Libertarian Party (US) Frank Orland 976 0.32% 88,904 28.78% 308,862 Republican Party (US) District 4 New Jersey's 4th congressional district Incumbent Republican Chris Smith defeated Democrat Amy Vasquez. This district covers 4 counties in the central part of the state. General election Candidates Richard Edgar (Libertarian) Chris Smith, incumbent Representative since 1981 (Republican) Amy Vasquez, child advocate attorney2007-08-13 Vasquez wants another crack at Chris Smith https://observer.com/2007/08/vasquez-wants-another-crack-at-chris-smith/ 2025-05-21 Observer en-US (Democratic) Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe R November 1, 2004 Results New Jersey's 4th congressional district election, 2004 Republican Party (US) Chris Smith (incumbent) 192,671 67.00% Democratic Party (US) Amy Vasquez 92,826 32.28% Libertarian Party (US) Richard Edgar 2,056 0.71% 99,845 34.72% 287,553 Republican Party (US) District 5 New Jersey's 5th congressional district Incumbent Republican Scott Garrett defeated Democrat Dorothea Anne Wolfe. This district covers the northern border of the state. Democratic primary Candidates Frank Fracasso, businessmanWhittington Lauren W. Cillizza Chris 2004-06-07 Moran’s Last Stand https://rollcall.com/2004/06/07/morans-last-stand/ 2025-05-21 Roll Call en-US Dorothea Anne Wolfe, chair of the Bergen County Improvement Association Endorsements Anne Wolfe ;U.S. Senators Jon Corzine, U.S. Senator from New Jersey County party organizations Bergen County Democratic Organization Passaic County Democratic Organization Warren County Democratic Organization General election Candidates Scott Garrett, incumbent Representative from Wantage since 2003 (Republican) Victor Kaplan (Libertarian) Gregory Pason (Independent) Thomas Phelan (Independent) Dorothea Anne Wolfe, chair of the Bergen County Improvement Association (Democratic) Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe R November 1, 2004 Results New Jersey's 5th congressional district election, 2004 Republican Party (US) Scott Garrett (incumbent) 171,220 57.57% Democratic Party (US) Dorothea Anne Wolfe 122,259 41.11% Libertarian Party (US) Victor Kaplan 1,857 0.62% Independent (politician) Thomas Phelan 1,515 0.51% Independent (politician) Gregory Pason 574 0.19% 48,961 16.46% 297,425 Republican Party (US) District 6 New Jersey's 6th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Frank Pallone defeated Republican challenger Sylvester Fernandez. Between 2003 and 2013, this district covered parts of Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties. General election Candidates Sylvester Fernandez (Republican) Virginia Flynn (Libertarian) Mac Dara Lyden (Independent) Frank Pallone, incumbent Representative from Long Branch since 1988 (Democratic) Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe D October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe D November 1, 2004 Results New Jersey's 6th congressional district election, 2004 Democratic Party (US) Frank Pallone Jr. (incumbent) 153,981 66.90% Republican Party (US) Sylvester Fernandez 70,942 30.82% Libertarian Party (US) Virginia Flynn 2,829 1.23% Independent (politician) Mac Dara Lyden 2,399 1.04% 83,039 36.08% 230,151 Democratic Party (US) District 7 New Jersey's 7th congressional district Incumbent Republican Mike Ferguson defeated Democrat Steve Brozak. Between 2003 and 2013, this district covered parts of Middlesex, Union, Somerset, and Hunterdon counties. General election Candidates Thomas Abrams (Libertarian) Steve Brozak, lieutenant colonel in the United States Marine Corps (Democratic) Mike Ferguson, incumbent Representative from Union since 2001 (Republican) Matthew Williams (Independent) Campaign Brozak, a former Republican who switched party lines to run, launched his campaign with a front-page story in The Wall Street Journal. He focused his message on the management of Operation Iraqi Freedom, warning that the shortage of U.S. troops presented an insurmountable obstacle to its mission and calling for a modified strategy to subdue insurgency and create a stable government in Iraq.2004-04-21 A Marine Jumps Party Lines to Join Democrats in Trenches https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB108250044928188538 2012-11-24 WSJ.com Writing for Salon, Michelle Goldberg referred to his campaign as "a referendum on Bush's military folly".Goldberg Michelle 2004-09-30 Marine declares war on Bush - Salon.com http://dir.salon.com/story/news/feature/2004/09/30/brozak/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110607012142/http://dir.salon.com/story/news/feature/2004/09/30/brozak/ 2011-06-07 2012-11-24 Dir.salon.com Brozak also called for deregulation of stem cell research and fair trade with foreign countries. Brozak was a primetime speaker at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, where he criticized the Bush administration for its lack of planning in advance of the invasion of Iraq.July 28, 2004 Ret. Lt. Colonel Steve Brozak's Speech before the Democratic National Convention http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/07-28-2004/0002220703&EDATE= https://web.archive.org/web/20121004222639/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ret-lt-colonel-steve-brozaks-speech-before-the-democratic-national-convention-71459282.html 2012-10-04 2019-08-22 PRNewswire Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Likely R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe R November 1, 2004 Results New Jersey's 7th congressional district election, 2004 Republican Party (US) Mike Ferguson (incumbent) 162,597 56.88% Democratic Party (US) Steve Brozak 119,081 41.66% Libertarian Party (US) Thomas Abrams 2,153 0.75% Independent (politician) Matthew Williams 2,016 0.71% 43,516 15.22% 285,847 Republican Party (US) District 8 New Jersey's 8th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Bill Pascrell defeated Republican George Ajjan. This district covers Essex and Passaic counties. General election Candidates George Ajjan (Republican) Joseph Fortunato (Green) Bill Pascrell, incumbent Representative from Paterson since 1997 (Democratic) Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe D October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe D November 1, 2004 Results New Jersey's 8th congressional district election, 2004 Democratic Party (US) Bill Pascrell Jr. (incumbent) 152,001 69.46% Republican Party (US) George Ajjan 62,747 28.68% Green Party (US) Joseph Fortunato 4,072 1.86% 89,254 40.79% 218,820 Democratic Party (US) District 9 New Jersey's 9th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Steve Rothman defeated Republican Edward Trawinski. This district covers mostly Bergen County. General election Candidates David Daly (Libertarian) Steve Rothman, incumbent Representative from Fair Lawn since 1997 (Democratic) Edward Trawinski, former mayor of Fair LawnGarbarine Rachelle 1997-09-14 In the Region/New Jersey; At Fair Lawn Business Park, the Prospect Is Housing https://www.nytimes.com/1997/09/14/realestate/in-the-region-new-jersey-at-fair-lawn-business-park-the-prospect-is-housing.html 2025-05-21 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 (Republican) Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe D October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe D November 1, 2004 Results New Jersey's 9th congressional district election, 2004 Democratic Party (US) Steve Rothman (incumbent) 146,038 67.53% Republican Party (US) Edward Trawinski 68,564 31.71% Libertarian Party (US) David Daly 1,649 0.76% 77,474 35.83% 216,251 Democratic Party (US) District 10 New Jersey's 10th congressional district No Republican challenged incumbent Democrat Donald M. Payne for this seat. Only minor parties also contested the election. This district covers a heavily urbanized area, which includes the city of Newark. General election Candidates Sara Lobman (Independent) Donald M. Payne, incumbent Representative from Newark since 1989 (Democratic) Toy-Ling Washington, candidate for State Senate in 2003 (Green) Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe D October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe D November 1, 2004 Results New Jersey's 10th congressional district election, 2004 Democratic Party (US) Don Payne (incumbent) 155,697 96.88% Green Party (US) Toy-Ling Washington 2,927 1.30% Independent (politician) Sara Lobman 2,089 1.82% 152,770 95.06% 160,713 Democratic Party (US) District 11 New Jersey's 11th congressional district Incumbent Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen defeated Democrat James Buell. This district covers mostly Morris County. General election Candidates James Buell (Democratic) Rodney Frelinghuysen, incumbent Representative from Harding since 1995 (Republican) Austin Lett (Libertarian) John Mele (Independent) Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe R November 1, 2004 Results New Jersey's 11th congressional district election, 2004 Republican Party (US) Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) 200,915 67.88% Democratic Party (US) James Buell 91,811 31.02% Independent (politician) John Mele 1,746 0.59% Libertarian Party (US) Austin Lett 1,530 0.52% 109,104 36.86% 296,002 Republican Party (US) District 12 New Jersey's 12th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Rush Holt defeated Republican Bill Spadea. This district covers 5 suburban counties in the central part of the state. After losing the election to Holt, Spadea became a radio talk show host, made a run for the General Assembly in 2012, and ran for Governor of New Jersey in 2025. General election Candidates Daryl Brooks (Green) Ken Chazotte (Libertarian) Rush Holt Jr., incumbent Representative from Pennington since 1999 (Democratic) Bill Spadea, former chair of the College Republican National Committee (Republican) Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe D October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe D November 1, 2004 Results New Jersey's 12th congressional district election, 2004 Democratic Party (US) Rush Holt (incumbent) 171,691 59.25% Republican Party (US) Bill Spadea 115,014 39.69% Libertarian Party (US) Ken Chazotte 1,562 0.54% Green Party (US) Daryl Brooks 1,518 0.52% 56,677 19.56% 289,785 Democratic Party (US) District 13 New Jersey's 13th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Bob Menendez defeated Republican Richard Piatkowski. This is a heavily urbanized district. In the primary election, Menendez easily survived a challenge from Steve Fulop, who had received national attention for resigning from Goldman Sachs to join the Marine Corps following the September 11 attacks. Fulop would later go on to serve as mayor of Jersey City and ran for Governor of New Jersey in 2025, losing the primary to Mikie Sherrill. Democratic primary Candidates Steve Fulop, Marine Corps veteran Bob Menendez, incumbent Representative from Union City since 1993 Campaign Fulop was hand-picked to challenge Menendez by Jersey City mayor Glenn Cunningham, who had an ongoing bitter feud with Menendez. Cunningham died from a heart attack on May 25. Endorsements Steve Fulop ;Mayors Glenn Cunningham, mayor of Jersey City (died May 25) General election Candidates Dick Hester (Independent) Angela Lariscy (Independent) Bob Menendez, incumbent Representative from Union City since 1993 (Democratic) Richard Piatowski (Republican) Herbert Shaw, perennial candidate (Independent) Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe D October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe D November 1, 2004 Results New Jersey's 13th congressional district election, 2004 Democratic Party (US) Bob Menendez (incumbent) 121,018 75.85% Republican Party (US) Richard Piatkowski 35,288 22.12% Independent (politician) Dick Hester 1,282 0.80% Independent (politician) Herbert Shaw 1,066 0.67% Independent (politician) Angela Lariscy 887 0.56% 85,730 53.74% 159,541 Democratic Party (US) References 2004 Election Results New Jersey Category:2004 New Jersey elections 2004