1978 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

none February 2026 September 2023 1978 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey New Jersey legislative no 57%https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/other/2022-1925-general-election-data.pdf General Election Data - 1924 to 2022 NJ.gov ( 24pp) 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 1980 All 15 New Jersey seats to the United States House of Representatives 1978 11 07 Democratic Party (United States) 11 10 1 1,043,747 54.0% 0.7pp Republican Party (United States) 4 5 1 837,783 43.3% 320px County results Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% Republican #f2b3be 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #d40000 70–80% The 1978 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 7, 1978, 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. House and U.S. Senate. New Jersey had fifteen seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1970 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms. Overview 1978 United States House of Representatives elections in New JerseyHenshaw Edmund L. April 1, 1979 STATISTICS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AND CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 7, 1978 https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1978election.pdf April 15, 2026 Office of the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives 2324PartyVotesPercentageCandidatesSeats+/–Democratic1,043,74753.97%15101Republican837,78343.32%1551Libertarian5,1690.27%50Socialist Labor1,7550.09%30US Labor1,1960.06%30Independents44,2732.29%80Totals1,933,923100.00%15 District 1 New Jersey's 1st congressional district 1978 New Jersey's 1st congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1 1980 1978 11 07 x145px James Florio 1983 (3x4 cropped).jpg James Florio Democratic Party (United States) 106,096 76.7% 3x4.svg Robert Deitch Republican Party (United States) 26,853 20.1% U.S. Representative James Florio Democratic Party (United States) James Florio Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Democrat James Florio won. The district included Gloucester County and parts of Camden County. Democratic primary Candidates James Florio, incumbent Representative since 1975 Results 1978 Democratic primaryMembers of the House of Representatives https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1920-1970//1978-primary-election.pdf April 15, 2025 New Jersey Department of State Democratic Party (US) James Florio (incumbent) 30,480 100.00% 30,480 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Robert M. Deitch, Sicklerville residentWaggoner Walter H. 1978-06-07 14 Incumbent Representatives Seem Assured of Renomination https://www.nytimes.com/1978/06/07/archives/new-jersey-pages-14-incumbent-representatives-seem-assured-of.html 2026-04-16 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Robert M. Deitch 9,898 100.00%9,898 100.00% General election Candidates Robert M. Deitch, Sicklerville resident (Republican) James Florio, incumbent Representative since 1975 (Republican) Julius Levin, perennial candidate (Socialist Labor) Results 1978 U.S. House electionhttps://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1920-1970//1978-general-election.pdf Members of the House of Representatives April 15, 2025 New Jersey Department of State Democratic Party (US) James Florio (incumbent) 106,096 79.40% Republican Party (United States) Robert M. Deitch 26,853 20.09%Socialist Labor Party of America Julius Levin 671 0.50% 133,620 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 2 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district 1978 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2 1980 1978 11 07 x145px Bill Hughes.jpg William J. Hughes Democratic Party (United States) 112,768 66.4% 3x4.svg James H. Biggs Republican Party (United States) 56,997 33.6% U.S. Representative William J. Hughes Democratic Party (United States) William J. Hughes Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent William J. Hughes won. This district, the largest in South Jersey, included all of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties and parts of Burlington and Ocean counties. Democratic primary Candidates William J. Hughes, incumbent Representative since 1975 Results 1978 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) William J. Hughes (incumbent) 16,821 100.00%16,821 100.00% Republican primary Candidates James H. Biggs, Methodist minister and former mayor of Island Heights Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) James H. Biggs 25,899 100.00% 25,899 100.00% General election Candidates James H. Biggs, Methodist minister and former mayor of Island Heights (Republican) William J. Hughes, incumbent Representative since 1975 (Democratic) Results 1978 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) William J. Hughes (incumbent) 112,768 66.43% Republican Party (United States) James H. Biggs 56,997 33.57% 169,765 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) District 3 1978 New Jersey's 3rd congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 3 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 3 1980 1978 11 07 x145px James J. Howard.jpg James J. Howard Democratic Party (United States) 83,349 56.0% 3x4.svg Bruce G. Coe Republican Party (United States) 64,730 43.5% U.S. Representative James J. Howard Democratic Party (US) James J. Howard Democratic Party (United States)New Jersey's 3rd congressional district Incumbent Democrat James J. Howard won. This district included parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties. Democratic primary Candidates James J. Howard, incumbent Representative since 1965 Results 1978 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) James J. Howard (incumbent) 19,773 100.00% 19,773 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Bruce G. Coe, executive director of the New Jersey Commission on Capital Budgeting and PlanningNarvaez Alfonso A. 1977-10-23 Voters to Decide https://www.nytimes.com/1977/10/23/archives/new-jersey-weekly-voters-to-decide-on-2-bond-issues.html 2026-04-16 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Bruce G. Coe 17,059 100.00% 17,059 100.00% General election Candidates James J. Howard, incumbent Representative since 1965 (Democratic) Bruce G. Coe, executive director of the New Jersey Commission on Capital Budgeting and Planning (Republican) Stevenson M. Enterline, former Republican member of the Matawan borough councilFebruary 12, 1978 Libertarian Party Picks Jersey Slate https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/1195056618/ April 16, 2026 The Times of Trenton 5 (Libertarian) Results 1978 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) James J. Howard (incumbent) 83,349 55.96% Republican Party (US) Bruce G. Coe 64,730 43.46% Libertarian Party (United States) Stevenson Enterline 876 0.59%148,955 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 4 New Jersey's 4th congressional district 1978 New Jersey's 4th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 4 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 4 1980 1978 11 07 x145px Frank Thompson.jpg Frank Thompson Democratic Party (United States) 69,259 61.1% Chris Smith, official 97th Congress photo.jpg Chris Smith Republican Party (United States) 41,833 36.9% U.S. Representative Frank Thompson Democratic Party (United States) Frank Thompson Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Democrat Frank Thompson won. This district, in Central Jersey, consisted of parts of Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Monmouth counties. Democratic primary Candidates Frank Thompson, incumbent Representative since 1955 Results 1978 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Frank Thompson (incumbent) 17,278 100.00% 17,278 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Chris Smith, chair of the New Jersey Right to Life Committee Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Chris Smith 6,549 100.00% 6,549 100.00% General election Candidates Judson Carter Sr. (Independent) John Val Jean Mahalchik, populist gadfly and perennial candidateFerretti Fred 1976-07-04 Revolution in a Teepee https://www.nytimes.com/1976/07/04/archives/new-jersey-weekly-revolution-in-a-teepee-revolution-in-a-tent.html 2026-04-16 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 (Betsy Ross) Paul B. Rizzo (Independent) Chris Smith, chair of the New Jersey Right to Life Committee (Republican) Frank Thompson, incumbent Representative since 1955 (Democratic) Withdrew Jack Moyers (Libertarian) (ran for U.S. Senate) Results 1978 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Frank Thompson (incumbent) 69,259 61.08% Republican Party (US) Chris Smith 41,833 36.90% Independent politician John V. Mahalchik 1,145 1.01%Independent politician Paul B. Rizzo 827 0.73% Independent politician Judson Carter Sr. 318 0.28% 113,382 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 5 1978 New Jersey's 5th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5 1980 1978 11 07 x145px Portrait of Congresswoman Millicent Fenwick (cropped).jpg Millicent Fenwick Republican Party (United States) 100,739 72.6% 3x4.svg John T. Fahy Democratic Party (United States) 38,108 27.4% U.S. Representative Millicent Fenwick Republican Party (United States) Millicent Fenwick Republican Party (United States)New Jersey's 5th congressional district Incumbent Millicent Fenwick won. This district included Somerset County and parts of Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, and Morris counties. Republican primary Candidates Millicent Fenwick, incumbent Representative since 1975 Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Millicent Fenwick (incumbent) 11,775 100.00% 11,775 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates John T. Fahy, mayor of Parsippany1974-05-05 Morris County on Sewage Disposal https://www.nytimes.com/1974/05/05/archives/morris-county-deadlocked-on-sewage-disposal-parsippany-opposed.html 2026-04-16 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331Times Special to The New York 1980-10-07 Ups and Downs of a Jersey Town Reflect Trend in Region https://www.nytimes.com/1980/10/07/archives/ups-and-downs-of-a-jersey-town-reflect-trend-in-region.html 2026-04-16 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Results 1978 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) John T. Fahy 3,290 100.00% 3,290 100.00% General election Candidates John T. Fahy, mayor of Parsippany (Democratic) Millicent Fenwick, incumbent Representative since 1975 (Republican) Results 1978 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Millicent Fenwick (incumbent) 100,739 72.55% Democratic Party (US) John T. Fahy 38,108 27.45% 201,299 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 6 New Jersey's 6th congressional district 1978 New Jersey's 6th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 1980 1978 11 07 x145px Edwin B. Forsythe.png Edwin B. Forsythe Republican Party (United States) 89,446 60.4% 3x4.svg W. Thomas McGann Democratic Party (United States) 56,874 38.4% U.S. Representative Edwin B. Forsythe Republican Party (United States) Edwin B. Forsythe Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Edwin B. Forsythe won. This district included parts of Burlington, Camden, and Ocean counties. Republican primary Candidates Richard D. Amber, Mount Holly resident Edwin B. Forsythe, incumbent Representative from Moorestown since 1970 Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Edwin B. Forsythe (incumbent) 17,106 84.68%Republican Party (US) Richard D. Amber 3,095 15.32% 20,201 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Joseph Carroll W. Thomas McGann, former Superior Court judgeTimes Special to The New York 1968-08-01 JERSEY POLICE CHIEF REINSTATED BY JUDGE https://www.nytimes.com/1968/08/01/archives/jersey-police-chief-reinstated-by-judge.html 2026-04-16 The New York Times en-US 0362-43311974-12-21 New Jersey Briefs https://www.nytimes.com/1974/12/21/archives/new-jersey-briefs-rites-held-for-crash-victim-campisi-trial-delayed.html 2026-04-16 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Results 1978 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) W. Thomas McGann 9,465 52.15%Democratic Party (US) Joseph Carroll 8,684 48.85% 18,149 100.00% General election Candidates Bernardo S. Doganiero, perennial candidate (Socialist Labor) Edwin B. Forsythe, incumbent Representative from Moorestown since 1970 (Republican) W. Thomas McGann, former Superior Court judge (Democratic) Hazel McGlory, Burlington Township widow and prisoner1977-11-17 Dispute Over a Talmud https://www.nytimes.com/1977/11/17/archives/new-jersey-pages-dispute-over-a-talmud.html 2026-04-16 The New York Times en-US 0362-43311978-03-19 Dispute Over Holy Book https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/national/1978/03/19/dispute-over-holy-book/d16c9dfe-a4ec-4e11-90a1-41dec584bc7f/ 2026-04-16 The Washington Post en-US 0190-8286 (Betsy Ross) Charles M. Pike Jr. (Libertarian) Results 1978 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Edwin B. Forsythe (incumbent) 89,446 60.36% Democratic Party (US) W. Thomas McGann 56,874 38.38% Socialist Labor Party of America Bernardo S. Doganiero 737 0.50% Libertarian Party (United States) Charles M. Pike Jr. 643 0.43% Independent politician Hazel McGlory 484 0.33% 148,184 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 7 1978 New Jersey's 7th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7 1980 1978 11 07 x145px Andrew Maguire.png Andrew Maguire Democratic Party (United States) 78,358 52.5% Marge Roukema.jpg Marge Roukema Republican Party (United States) 69,543 46.6% U.S. Representative Andrew Maguire Democratic Party (United States) Andrew Maguire Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Andrew Maguire was re-elected to a third term in office. This district included western parts of Bergen County. Democratic primary Candidates Andrew Maguire, incumbent Representative since 1975 Results 1978 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Andrew Maguire (incumbent) 16,321 100.00% 16,321 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Marge Roukema, former member of the Ridgewood board of educationWaggoner Walter H. 1978-06-08 Mastorelli Attributes His Victory Over Burstein to Consumer Role https://www.nytimes.com/1978/06/08/archives/new-jersey-pages-mastorelli-attributes-his-victory-over-burstein-to.html 2026-04-16 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Gerald L. Williams, Mahwah businessman and member of the John Birch Society Joseph C. Woodcock, former state senator and candidate for governor in 1977 Declined James J. Sheehan, member of the Wyckoff township committee and nominee for this district in 1976Wildstein David 2023-09-26 How a former First Lady of New Jersey got to Congress https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/how-a-former-first-lady-of-new-jersey-got-to-congress/ 2026-04-17 New Jersey Globe en-US Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Marge Roukema 8,346 39.30% Republican Party (US) Joseph C. Woodcock 6,712 31.61% Republican Party (US) Gerald Williams 6,176 29.09% 21,234 100.00% General election Candidates Elliot Greenspan (Labor) Andrew Maguire, incumbent Representative since 1975 (Democratic) Marge Roukema, former member of the Ridgewood Board of Education (Republican) Robert Shapiro, chair of the Bergen County Libertarian Party (Libertarian) Results 1978 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Andrew Maguire (incumbent) 78,358 52.55% Republican Party (US) Marge Roukema 69,543 46.64% Libertarian Party (United States) Robert Shapiro 974 0.65% U.S. Labor Party Elliot Greenspan 243 0.16% 149,118 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 8 New Jersey's 8th congressional district 1978 New Jersey's 8th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 8 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 8 1980 1978 11 07 x145px Robert A. Roe.jpg Robert A. Roe Democratic Party (United States) 69,496 74.5% 3x4.svg U.S. Representative Robert A. Roe Democratic Party (United States) Robert A. Roe Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (US) 23,842 25.5% Thomas Melani Incumbent Robert Roe won. This district included parts of Bergen and Passaic counties. Democratic primary Candidates Robert A. Roe, incumbent Representative from Wayne since 1969 Results 1978 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Robert A. Roe (incumbent) 10,688 100.00% 10,688 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Thomas Melani, Wayne attorneyKukla Barbara October 25, 1978 Two Formidable Dems Top Contests https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/1111158361/ April 16, 2026 The Star-Ledger 15 Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Thomas Melani 6,465 100.00% 6,465 100.00% General election Candidates Thomas Melani, Wayne attorney (Republican) Robert A. Roe, incumbent Representative from Wayne since 1969 (Democratic) Results 1978 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Robert A. Roe (incumbent) 69,496 74.46%Republican Party (United States) Thomas Melani 23,842 25.54% 93,338 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 9 New Jersey's 9th congressional district 1978 New Jersey's 9th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9 1980 1978 11 07 x145px Harold Hollenbeck-97th Congress (1981).jpeg Harold C. Hollenbeck Republican Party (United States) 73,478 48.9% 3x4.svg Nicholas S. Mastorelli Democratic Party (United States) 56,888 37.9% Henry Helstoski.png Henry Helstoski Independent Democratic 19,126 12.7% U.S. Representative Harold C. Hollenbeck Republican Party (United States) Harold C. Hollenbeck Republican Party (United States) This district consisted of parts of Bergen and Hudson counties. Incumbent Republican Harold C. Hollenbeck won. Republican primary Candidates Harold Hollenbeck, incumbent Representative from East Rutherford since 1977 Hugh A. Wagner, Alpine resident Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Harold C. Hollenbeck (incumbent) 10,083 81.79% Republican Party (US) Hugh A. Wagner 2,245 18.21% 12,328 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Albert Burstein, assemblyman from Teaneck Mike Jousan Jr., Leonia reverend Nicholas Mastorelli, executive director of the North Hudson Council of Mayors Declined Byron Baer, assemblyman from Englewood and candidate for this district in 1976Sullivan Joseph F. 1978-03-05 POLITICS https://www.nytimes.com/1978/03/05/archives/new-jersey-opinion-politics-bergenhudson-rivalry.html 2026-04-17 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Anthony Scardino, state senator from Lyndhurst Results 1978 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Nicholas Mastorelli 16,448 51.24% Democratic Party (US) Albert Burstein 13,694 42.66% Democratic Party (US) Mike Jousan 1,958 6.10% 32,100 100.00% General election Candidates Henry Helstoski, former Representative for this district (Independent) Harold Hollenbeck, incumbent Representative from East Rutherford since 1977 (Republican) Nicholas S. Mastorelli, executive director of the North Hudson Council of Mayors (Democratic) Bruce Todd (Labor) Results 1978 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Harold C. Hollenbeck (inc.) 73,478 48.93% Democratic Party (US) Nicholas Mastorelli 56,888 37.89% Independent politician Henry Helstoski 19,126 12.74% U.S. Labor Party Bruce Todd 663 0.44% 150,155 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 10 New Jersey's 10th congressional district 1978 New Jersey's 10th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 10 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 10 1980 1978 11 07 x145px Peter Rodino 1974.jpg Peter W. Rodino Democratic Party (United States) 55,074 86.4% 3x4.svg John L. Pelt Republican Party (United States) 8,066 12.6% U.S. Representative Peter W. Rodino Democratic Party (United States) Peter W. Rodino Democratic Party (United States) The district included parts of Essex and Hudson counties. Incumbent Democrat Peter W. Rodino won. Democratic primary Candidates Peter W. Rodino, incumbent Representative since 1949 Results 1978 Democratic primaryDemocratic Party (US) Peter W. Rodino (incumbent) 15,074 100.00%15,074 100.00% Republican primary Candidates John L. Pelt, Newark car salesmanWildstein David 2024-09-18 Winner of NJ-10 special election will be district’s sixth House member in over 100 years https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/winner-of-nj-10-special-election-will-be-sixth-house-member-in-over-100-years/ 2026-04-16 New Jersey Globe en-US Declined Tony Grandison, former Newark Housing Authority supervisor and nominee for this district in 1976 Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) John L. Pelt 2,699 100.00% 2,699 100.00% General election Candidates Tony Austin (Socialist Workers) Gordon A. Douglas (Labor) John L. Pelt, Newark car salesman (Republican) Peter W. Rodino, incumbent Representative since 1949 (Democratic) Results 1978 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Peter W. Rodino (inc.) 55,074 86.35% Republican Party (United States) John L. Pelt 8,066 12.65% Socialist Workers Party (United States) Tony Austin 219 0.54% U.S. Labor Party Gordon A. Douglas 290 0.45% 63,777 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 11 New Jersey's 11th congressional district 1978 New Jersey's 11th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11 1980 1978 11 07 x145px Joseph Minish (3x4 cropped).jpg Joseph Minish Democratic Party (United States) 88,294 63.0% 3x4.svg Julius Feld Republican Party (United States) 35,642 34.3% U.S. Representative Joseph Minish Democratic Party (United States) Joseph Minish Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Democrat Joseph Minish won. This district consisted of parts of Bergen, Essex, Passaic, and Union counties. Democratic primary Candidates Jack Horn, Nutley accountant Joseph Minish, incumbent Representative from West Orange since 1963 Results 1978 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Joseph Minish (incumbent) 19,281 91.85% Democratic Party (US) Jack Horn 1,710 8.15% 20,991 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Julius George Feld, South Orange resident Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Julius George Feld 12,163 100.00% 12,163 100.00% General election Candidates Julius George Feld, South Orange resident (Republican) Joseph Minish, incumbent Representative from West Orange since 1963 (Democratic) Richard S. Roth (Libertarian) Resultsd 1978 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Joseph Minish (incumbent) 88,294 70.54% Republican Party (United States) Julius George Feld 35,642 28.47% Libertarian Party (United States) Richard S. Roth 1,238 0.99% 125,174 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 12 New Jersey's 12th congressional district 1978 New Jersey's 12th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 1980 1978 11 07 x145px Matthew J. Rinaldo.jpg Matt Rinaldo Republican Party (United States) 94,850 73.4% 3x4.svg Richard McCormack Democratic Party (United States) 34,423 26.6% U.S. Representative Matt Rinaldo Republican Party (United States) Matt Rinaldo Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Matt Rinaldo won. This district included parts of Union County. Republican primary Candidates Matt Rinaldo, incumbent Representative from Union since 1973 Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Matt Rinaldo (incumbent) 14,893 100.00% 14,893 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Richard McCormack, member of the Kenilworth borough councilGross Rosalie May 31, 1979 Voters Have Say Tuesday https://www.digifind-it.com/cranford/data/newspapers/chronicle/1979/1979-05-31.pdf April 16, 2026 The Cranford Chronicle 16 Results 1978 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Richard McCormack 10,033 100.00% 10,033 100.00% General election Candidates Richard McCormack, member of the Kenilworth borough council (Democratic) Matt Rinaldo, incumbent Representative from Union since 1973 (Republican) Results 1978 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Matt Rinaldo (incumbent) 94,850 73.37% Democratic Party (US) Richard McCormack 34,423 26.63% 129,273 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 13 New Jersey's 13th congressional district 1978 New Jersey's 13th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 13 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 13 1980 1978 11 07 x145px Jim Courter.jpg Jim Courter Republican Party (United States) 77,301 51.8% Helen Meyner.jpg Helen Stevenson Meyner Democratic Party (United States) 71,808 48.2% U.S. Representative Helen Stevenson Meyner Democratic Party (United States) Jim Courter Republican Party (United States) This sprawling district included Hunterdon, Sussex, and Warren counties and parts of Mercer and Morris counties. Incumbent Representative Helen Stevenson Meyner ran for re-election to a third term in office but was defeated by Jim Courter. Democratic primary Candidates Helen Stevenson Meyner, incumbent Representative since 1975 and former First Lady of New Jersey Results 1978 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Helen S. Meyner (incumbent) 16,066 40.03% 16,066 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Frank Bell, East Hanover engineerWildstein David 2023-03-29 Rey Redington, Republican who ran against Joe Minish, dies at 78 https://newjerseyglobe.com/in-memoriam/rey-redington-republican-who-ran-against-joe-minish-dies-at-78/ 2026-04-16 New Jersey Globe en-US Jim Courter, Warren County assistant prosecutor William E. Schluter, former state senator from Pennington and nominee for this district in 1976 Joseph F. Warganz, former chair of the New Jersey Right to Life Committee1974-03-25 New Jersey Briefs https://www.nytimes.com/1974/03/25/archives/new-jersey-briefs-5-held-captive-as-home-is-looted-strict-abortion.html 2026-04-16 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Ronald Williams Withdrew Dick Zimmer, attorney, adviser to assemblyman Thomas Kean, and former chair of New Jersey common causePulley, Brett. "Zimmer Has Set Aside Calm for His Political Passions", The New York Times, June 5, 1996. Accessed April 13, 2008.https://newjerseyglobe.com/in-memoriam/dick-zimmer-former-congressman-and-u-s-senate-contender-dies-at-81/ Dick Zimmer, former congressman and U.S. Senate contender, dies at 81 Wildstein David January 1, 2026 January 1, 2026 New Jersey Globe Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Jim Courter 10,541 38.31% Republican Party (US) William E. Schluter 10,407 37.82% Republican Party (US) Frank Bell 3,190 11.59% Republican Party (US) Joseph F. Warganz 1,982 7.20% Republican Party (US) Ronald Williams 1,397 5.08% 27,517 100.00% General election Candidates Jim Courter, Warren County assistant prosecutor (Republican) Helen Stevenson Meyner, incumbent Representative since 1975 and former First Lady of New Jersey (Democratic) Withdrew Dale Sutthoff, vice-chair of the New Jersey Libertarian Party (Libertarian) Results 1978 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Jim Courter 77,301 51.84% Democratic Party (United States) Helen Stevenson Meyner (inc.) 71,808 48.16% 149,109 100.00% Republican Party (US) Democratic Party (US) District 14 New Jersey's 14th congressional district 1978 New Jersey's 14th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 14 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 14 1980 1978 11 07 x145px Frank Guarini-102nd Congress (1991).jpeg Frank Guarini Democratic Party (United States) 67,008 63.6% 3x4.svg Henry J. Hill Republican Party (United States) 21,355 20.3% 3x4.svg Thomas McDonough Independent politician 15,015 14.3% U.S. Representative Joseph A. LeFante Democratic Party (United States) Frank J. Guarini Democratic Party (United States) This district included parts of Hudson County. Incumbent representative Joseph A. LeFante did not run for re-election to a second term. Frank J. Guarini was elected to the open seat. Democratic primary Candidates Raymond J. Connelly Frank J. Guarini, incumbent Representative since 1979 Anthony P. Scalcione Declined Joseph A. LeFante, incumbent Representative since 1977 Results 1978 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Frank J. Guarini 34,127 82.32% Democratic Party (US) Anthony P. Scalcione 4,163 10.04% Democratic Party (US) Raymond J. Connelly 3,165 7.63% 41,455 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Henry J. Hill, member of the Kearny city council Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Henry J. Hill 2,945 100.00% 2,945 100.00% General election Candidates Frank J. Guarini, incumbent Representative since 1979 (Democratic) Henry J. Hill, member of the Kearny city council (Republican) Thomas E. McDonough (Independent) John E. Walton (Independent) Results 1978 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Frank J. Guarini 67,008 63.61% Republican Party (US) Henry J. Hill 21,355 20.27% Independent politician Thomas E. McDonough 15,015 14.25% Independent politician John E. Walton 1,962 1.86% 105,340 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 15 New Jersey's 6th congressional district 1978 New Jersey's 15th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1976 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 15 1976 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 15 1980 1978 11 07 x145px File:Edward J. Patten.jpg Edward J. Patten Democratic Party (United States) 55,944 48.3% 3x4.svg Charles W. Wiley Republican Party (United States) 53,108 45.8% U.S. Representative Edward J. Patten Democratic Party (United States) Edward J. Patten Democratic Party (United States) This district included parts of Middlesex and Union counties. Incumbent Democrat Edward J. Patten was re-elected to a ninth term in office, though he faced strong challenges in both the Democratic primary and general election over his ties to the Koreagate scandal. Democratic primary Candidates Edward J. Patten, incumbent Representative since 1963 George A. Spadoro, Edison attorney1980-05-31 Lively Races Mark Approach of Primaries in Jersey; Effect of Shifts Feared Helstoski Seeks Return (Published 1980) https://www.nytimes.com/1980/05/31/archives/lively-races-mark-approach-of-primaries-in-jersey-effect-of-shifts.html 2025-07-29 en Results 1978 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Edward J. Patten (inc.) 20,738 58.84% Democratic Party (US) George A. Spadoro 14,506 41.16% 35,244 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Charles W. Wiley, freelance journalist Results 1978 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Charles W. Wiley 4,720 100.00% 4,720 100.00% General election Candidates Ann V. Bastian (Peoples Independent Coalition) Michael Fieschko, member of the Libertarian National Committee and candidate for General Assembly in 1977Narvaez Alfonso A. 1977-10-17 Democrats Running Strong in Campaigns in 13th, 17 th and 21 st Districts https://www.nytimes.com/1977/10/17/archives/new-jersey-pages-democrats-running-strong-in-campaigns-in-13th-17th.html 2026-04-16 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 (Libertarian) Edward J. Patten, incumbent Representative since 1963 (Democratic) Charles W. Wiley, freelance journalist (Republican) Results 1978 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Edward J. Patten 55,944 48.28% Republican Party (US) Charles W. Wiley 53,108 45.83% Independent politician Ann V. Bastian 5,396 4.66% Libertarian Party (United States) Michael Fieschko 1,438 1.24% 115,886 100.00% Democratic Party (US) References 1978 New Jersey Category:1978 New Jersey elections