1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

none February 2026 September 2023 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey New Jersey legislative no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 1992 All 14 New Jersey seats to the United States House of Representatives 1990 11 06 54%https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/other/2022-1925-general-election-data.pdf General Election Data - 1924 to 2022 NJ.gov ( 23pp) Democratic Party (United States) 8 8 836,944 45.8% 2.3 Republican Party (United States) 6 6 910,931 49.9% 1.0 300px District results 300px County results Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% #002b84 90–100% Republican #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #d40000 70–80% The 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 6, 1990, 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 fourteen seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1980 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms. Despite widespread discontent and anger over tax increases at the state and federal level, all ten incumbent candidates won their races, and the two open seats remained with their respective parties.King Wayne 1990-11-07 The 1990 Elections: New Jersey - Congressional Races; Voters Angry, but Not at Incumbents https://www.nytimes.com/1990/11/07/nyregion/1990-elections-new-jersey-congressional-races-voters-angry-but-not-incumbents.html 2025-06-18 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Overview 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jerseyhttps://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1990election.pdf Office of the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives 26 Anderson Donnald K. April 29, 1991 Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 1990PartyVotesPercentageCandidatesSeats+/– Democratic836,94445.82%14 8 Republican910,93149.87%12 6 Populist36,1561.98%12 0 Libertarian7,3850.40%40Socialist Workers1,9610.11%20Independents33,1471.81%90 Totals1,826,524 100.00%53 14 District 1 New Jersey's 1st congressional district 1990 New Jersey's 1st congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1 1992 1990 11 06 x145px Robert E. Andrews 113th Congress.jpg Rob Andrews Democratic Party (United States) 72,415 54.1% 3x4.svg Daniel Mangini Republican Party (United States) 57,299 42.8% U.S. Representative Vacant Rob Andrews Democratic Party (United States) This seat had been vacant since January 16, 1990, when James Florio resigned to take office as Governor of New Jersey. Democrat Rob Andrews won the open race, as well as the simultaneous election to complete Florio's unexpired term. The district included parts of Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties. Democratic primary Candidates Rob Andrews, Camden County Freeholder1990-06-07 THE 1990 ELECTIONS; Bradley Wins New Jersey Primary https://www.nytimes.com/1990/06/07/nyregion/the-1990-elections-bradley-wins-new-jersey-primary.html 2025-06-18 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Linda Bowker, head of the New Jersey chapter of the National Organization for Women John A. Dramesi, retired Air Force colonel and former prison of war Joel S. Farley, attorney Results 1990 Democratic primaryHouse of Representatives -- Primary Election, June 5, 1990 https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1990/1990-primary-election-results-house-and-unexpired-term.pdf July 5, 1990 June 17, 2025 New Jersey Department of State Democratic Party (US) Rob Andrews 14,589 52.65%Democratic Party (US) Linda Bowker 8,290 29.92%Democratic Party (US) John A. Dramesi 3,922 14.15%Democratic Party (US) Joel S. Farley 908 3.28% 27,709 100.00% Special primary results 1990 Democratic primaryHouse of Representatives -- Primary Election, June 5, 1990 https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1990/1990-primary-election-results-house-and-unexpired-term.pdf July 5, 1990 June 17, 2025 New Jersey Department of State Democratic Party (US) Rob Andrews 15,786 62.64%Democratic Party (US) Linda Bowker 9,415 37.36% 25,201 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Daniel Mangini, Gloucester County Freeholder Results 1990 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Daniel Mangini 7,463 100.00% 7,463 100.00% Special primary results 1990 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Daniel Mangini 7,121 100.00% 7,121 100.00% General election Candidates Rob Andrews, Camden County Freeholder (Democratic) William Henry Harris (Populist) Walter E. Konstanty (Pride and Honesty) Daniel Mangini, Gloucester County Freeholder (Republican) Jerry Zeldin (Libertarian) Campaign Mangini attacked Andrews as a "clone" of his predecessor Florio, the unpopular governor and former Representative. Despite his ties to Florio, even many Republicans conceded that Andrews was the likely favorite to hold the seat, which was heavily Democratic.King Wayne 1990-11-04 THE 1990 CAMPAIGN; Democratic Candidates Step Away From Florio https://www.nytimes.com/1990/11/04/nyregion/the-1990-campaign-democratic-candidates-step-away-from-florio.html 2025-06-18 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Mangini ran on a consistent anti-tax theme. Results 1990 U.S. House electionhttps://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1990/1990-general-election-results-house.pdf Candidates for the Office of House of Representatives: General Election, November 6, 1990 June 16, 2025 Democratic Party (US) Rob Andrews 72,415 54.12% 15.77 Republican Party (United States) Daniel Mangini 57,299 42.83% 13.28Libertarian Party (United States) Jerry Zeldin 1,592 1.19% 0.64Independent politician Walter A. Konstanty 1,422 1.06% N/APopulist Party (United States, 1984) William Henry Harris 1,066 0.80% N/A 133,794 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 2 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district 1990 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2 1992 1990 11 06 x145px William J. Hughes (cropped).jpg William J. Hughes Democratic Party (United States) 97,968 88.2% 3x4.svg William Kanengiser Populist Party (United States, 1984) 13,120 11.8% U.S. Representative William J. Hughes Democratic Party (United States) William J. Hughes Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent William J. Hughes won with no Republican opponent. This district, the largest in South Jersey, included all of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties and parts of Gloucester County. Democratic primary Candidates William J. Hughes, incumbent Representative since 1975 Results 1990 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) William J. Hughes (incumbent) 12,181 100.00% 12,181 100.00% General election Candidates William J. Hughes, incumbent Representative since 1975 (Democratic) William A. Kanengiser (Populist) Results 1990 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) William J. Hughes (incumbent) 97,598 88.16% 23.57 Populist Party (United States, 1984) William A. Kanengiser 13,120 11.84% N/A 110,818 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) District 3 1990 New Jersey's 3rd congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 3 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 1992 1990 11 06 x145px Frank Pallone.png Frank Pallone Democratic Party (United States) 77,866 49.1% 3x4.svg Paul Kapalko Republican Party (United States) 73,696 46.5% U.S. Representative Frank Pallone Democratic Party (United States) Frank Pallone Democratic Party (United States)New Jersey's 3rd congressional district Incumbent Democrat Frank Pallone won. This district included parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties. Democratic primary Candidates Pat Daly Frank Pallone, incumbent Representative from Long Branch since 1988 Irwin Zucker Results 1990 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Frank Pallone (incumbent) 12,544 80.36%Democratic Party (US) Pat Daly 2,555 16.37%Democratic Party (US) Irwin Zucker 551 3.53% 15,610 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Paul A. Kapalko, former assemblyman and member of the Asbury Park City Council Results 1990 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Paul A. Kapalko 10,870 100.00% 10,870 100.00% General election Candidates Paul A. Kapalko, former assemblyman and member of the Asbury Park City Council (Republican) Richard D. McKean (Independent) Frank Pallone, incumbent Representative from Long Branch since 1988 (Democratic) Joseph A. Plonski (Populist) William Stewart (Libertarian) Campaign Kapalko sought to tie Pallone to the unpopular incumbent governor, Jim Florio, and his $2.8 billion state tax increase. After Pallone's campaign manager, Joel Berg, admitted to The New York Times that they sought to "airbrush Florio out of the picture," Pallone stated, "There is no question that I have never done anything but support Democratic candidates. I work very hard every November for Democrats, whether it be the Governor or whatever. There is no question I supported him, but Kapalko is trying to make me his campaign manager, which is not the case." Pallone, who had a moderate reputation as an opponent of spending increases in Congress, the New Jersey Senate, and the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, was urged by aides to come out directly against the tax increase. At a candidates' forum in Ocean Township on November 3, protestors carried signs denouncing the Florio tax package. During the forum, Kapalko and independent candidate Richard D. McKean, running on an anti-abortion platform, both criticized Pallone for distancing himself from Florio after serving as chair of his campaign and, in an interview with the Asbury Park Press editorial board, questioning whether he had ever served in that role at all. Despite these attacks, Pallone was widely seen to be leading as the campaign entered its closing days. Results 1990 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Frank Pallone Jr. (incumbent) 77,866 49.08% 2.56 Republican Party (US) Paul A. Kapalko 73,696 46.45% 0.98 Independent politician Richard D. McKean 4,377 2.76% N/A Libertarian Party (United States) Bill Stewart 1,833 1.16% 0.23 Populist Party (United States, 1984) Joseph A. Plonski 871 0.55% N/A 158,643 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 4 New Jersey's 4th congressional district 1990 New Jersey's 4th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 4 1992 1990 11 06 x145px Chris smith portrait.jpg Chris Smith Republican Party (United States) 99,920 62.7% 3x4.svg Mark Setaro Democratic Party (United States) 54,961 34.5% U.S. Representative Chris Smith Republican Party (United States) Chris Smith Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Chris Smith won. This district, in Central Jersey, consisted of parts of Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Republican primary Candidates Chris Smith, incumbent Representative since 1981 Results 1990 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Chris Smith (incumbent) 10,704 100.00% 10,704 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Mark Setaro, Trenton lawyer Results 1990 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Mark Setaro 11,394 100.00% 11,394 100.00% General election Candidates Judson M. Carter, independent candidate for this district in 1988 (God We Trust) Joseph J. Notarangelo (Populist) Carl Peters (Libertarian) Mark Setaro, Trenton lawyer (Democratic) Chris Smith, incumbent Representative since 1981 (Republican) Results 1990 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Chris Smith (incumbent) 99,920 62.72% 3.02 Democratic Party (US) Mark Setaro 54,961 34.50% 1.05 Libertarian Party (United States) Carl Peters 2,178 1.37% 1.04 Populist Party (United States, 1984) Joseph J. Notarangelo 1,206 0.76% N/AIndependent politician Judson M. Carter 1,034 0.65% 0.18 159,299 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 5 New Jersey's 5th congressional district 1990 New Jersey's 5th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5 1992 1990 11 06 x145px Marge Roukema.jpg Marge Roukema Republican Party (United States) 118,101 75.7% 3x4.svg Lawrence W. Olsen Democratic Party (United States) 35,010 22.4% U.S. Representative Marge Roukema Republican Party (United States) Marge Roukema Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Marge Roukema won. This district included parts of Bergen, Passaic, and Sussex counties. Republican primary Candidates Marge Roukema, incumbent Representative from Ridgewood since 1981 Results 1990 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Marge Roukema (incumbent) 16,222 100.00% 16,222 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Elliot Greenspan Lawrence Wayne Olsen, Paramus schoolteacher Results 1990 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Lawrence Wayne Olsen 6,317 93.92%Democratic Party (US) Elliot Greenspan 409 6.08% 6,726 100.00% General election Candidates Lawrence Wayne Olsen, Paramus schoolteacher (Democratic) Mark Richards (Populist) Marge Roukema, incumbent Representative from Ridgewood since 1981 (Republican) Results 1990 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Marge Roukema (incumbent) 118,101 75.65% 0.04 Democratic Party (US) Lawrence Wayne Olsen 35,010 22.43% 1.21Populist Party (United States, 1984) Mark Richards 2,998 1.92% N/A 156,109 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 6 New Jersey's 6th congressional district 1990 New Jersey's 6th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 1992 1990 11 06 x145px File:Bernard J. Dwyer.jpg Bernard J. Dwyer Democratic Party (United States) 63,745 50.6% 3x4.svg Paul Danielczyk Republican Party (United States) 58,147 46.1% U.S. Representative Bernard J. Dwyer Democratic Party (United States) Bernard J. Dwyer Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Democrat Bernard J. Dwyer won. This district included parts of Middlesex, Monmouth and Union counties. Democratic primary Candidates Sebastian Del Duca Bernard J. Dwyer, incumbent Representative from Edison since 1981 Results 1990 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Bernard J. Dwyer (incumbent) 22,440 88.23%Democratic Party (US) Sebastian Del Duca 2,994 11.77% 25,434 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Paul Danielczyk, Woodbridge realtor Rodger Zepka Results 1990 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Paul Danielczyk 3,893 80.89%Republican Party (US) Rodger Zepka 920 19.11% 4,813 100.00% General election Candidates Paul Danielczyk, Woodbridge realtor (Republican) Bernard J. Dwyer, incumbent Representative from Edison since 1981 (Democratic) Howard F. Schoen (Libertarian) Randolph Waller (Populist) Results 1990 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Bernard J. Dwyer (incumbent) 63,745 50.58% 10.52 Republican Party (US) Paul Danielczyk 58,147 46.14% 8.08 Populist Party (United States, 1984) Randolph Waller 2,348 1.86% N/A Libertarian Party (United States) Howard F. Schoen 1,782 1.41% 1.10 126,022 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 7 New Jersey's 7th congressional district 1990 New Jersey's 7th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7 1992 1990 11 06 x145px Matthew J. Rinaldo.jpg Matt Rinaldo Republican Party (United States) 100,066 74.6% 3x4.svg Bruce Bergen Democratic Party (United States) 31,099 23.2% U.S. Representative Matt Rinaldo Republican Party (United States) Matt Rinaldo Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Matt Rinaldo won. This district included parts of Essex, Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties. Republican primary Candidates Matt Rinaldo, incumbent Representative from Union since 1973 Results 1990 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Matt Rinaldo (incumbent) 11,794 100.00% 11,794 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Bruce H. Bergen, lawyer Results 1990 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Bruce H. Bergen 9,867 100.00% 9,867 100.00% General election Candidates Bruce H. Bergen, lawyer (Democratic) Matt Rinaldo, incumbent Representative from Union since 1973 (Republican) Thomas V. Sarnowski (Populist) Results 1990 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Matt Rinaldo (incumbent) 100,066 74.64% 0.03 Democratic Party (US) Bruce H. Bergen 31,099 23.20% 2.19 Populist Party (United States, 1984) Thomas V. Sarnowski 2,907 2.17% N/A 134,072 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 8 New Jersey's 8th congressional district 1990 New Jersey's 8th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 8 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 8 1992 1990 11 06 x145px Robert A. Roe.jpg Robert A. Roe Democratic Party (United States) 55,797 76.9% 3x4.svg Stephen Sibilia Independent politician 13,180 18.2% U.S. Representative Robert A. Roe Democratic Party (United States) Robert A. Roe Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Robert Roe won. This district included parts of Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic counties. Democratic primary Candidates Edward S. Hochman Robert A. Roe, incumbent Representative from Wayne since 1969 Results 1990 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Robert A. Roe (incumbent) 11,559 79.64%Democratic Party (US) Edward S. Hochman 2,955 20.36% 14,514 100.00% General election Candidates Bruce Eden (Populist) Robert A. Roe, incumbent Representative from Wayne since 1969 (Democratic) Stephen Sibilia (Independent Conservative) Results 1990 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Robert A. Roe 55,797 76.92% 23.08 Independent politician Stephen Sibilia 13,180 18.17% N/A Populist Party (United States, 1984) Bruce Eden 3,563 4.91% N/A 72,540 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 9 New Jersey's 9th congressional district 1990 New Jersey's 9th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9 1992 1990 11 06 x145px Rep Robert Torricelli.jpg Bob Torricelli Democratic Party (United States) 82,535 53.3% 3x4.svg Peter J. Russo Republican Party (United States) 69,658 45.0% U.S. Representative Bob Torricelli Democratic Party (United States) Bob Torricelli Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Democrat Bob Torricelli won. This district consisted of parts of Bergen and Hudson counties. Democratic primary Candidates Bob Torricelli, incumbent Representative from Englewood since 1983 Robert Wesser Results 1990 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Robert G. Torricelli (incumbent) 12,734 96.32%Democratic Party (US) Robert Wesser 486 3.68% 13,220 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Peter J. Russo, former assemblyman from Lyndhurst Results 1990 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Peter J. Russo 5,715 100.00% 5,715 100.00% General election Candidates Chester Grabowski (Populist) Peter J. Russo, former assemblyman from Lyndhurst (Republican) Bob Torricelli, incumbent Representative from Englewood since 1983 (Democratic) Results 1990 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Bob Torricelli (incumbent) 82,535 53.33% 13.82 Republican Party (US) Peter J. Russo 69,658 45.01% 12.69 Populist Party (United States, 1984) Chester Grabowski 2,573 1.66% N/A 154,766 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 10 New Jersey's 10th congressional district 1990 New Jersey's 10th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 10 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 10 1992 1990 11 06 x145px Donald Payne, Official Portrait, c122th Congress.jpg Donald M. Payne Democratic Party (United States) 42,106 81.4% 3x4.svg Howard Berkeley Republican Party (United States) 8,954 17.3% U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne Democratic Party (United States) Donald M. Payne Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Democrat Donald M. Payne won. The district included parts of Essex and Union counties. Democratic primary Candidates Donald M. Payne, incumbent Representative from Newark since 1989 Results 1990 Democratic primaryDemocratic Party (US) Donald M. Payne (incumbent) 16,437 100.00% 16,437 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Howard E. Berkeley Results 1990 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Howard E. Berkeley 1,224 100.00% 1,224 100.00% General election Candidates Howard E. Berkeley (Republican) George Mehrabian (Socialist Workers) Donald M. Payne, incumbent Representative from Newark since 1989 (Democratic) Results 1990 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Donald M. Payne (incumbent) 42,106 81.44% 4.09 Republican Party (US) Howard E. Berkeley 8,954 17.32% 4.67Socialist Workers Party (United States) George Mehrabian 643 1.24% 2.91 51,703 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 11 New Jersey's 11th congressional district 1990 New Jersey's 11th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11 1992 1990 11 06 x145px Dean Gallo.jpg Dean Gallo Republican Party (United States) 92,681 64.5% 3x4.svg Michael Gordon Democratic Party (United States) 47,414 33.0% U.S. Representative Dean Gallo Republican Party (United States) Dean Gallo Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Dean Gallo won. This district consisted of parts of Essex, Morris, Sussex and Warren counties. Republican primary Candidates Dean Gallo, incumbent Representative since 1985 Results 1990 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Dean Gallo (incumbent) 16,829 100.00% 16,829 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Mary Frueholz Michael Gordon, West Orange environmental lawyer Results 1990 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Michael Gordon 7,587 86.73%Democratic Party (US) Mary Frueholz 1,161 13.27% 8,748 100.00% General election Candidates Dean Gallo, incumbent Representative since 1985 (Republican) Michael Gordon, West Orange environmental lawyer (Democratic) Jasper Gould (Populist) Results 1990 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Dean Gallo (incumbent) 92,681 64.50% 5.98 Democratic Party (US) Michael Gordon 47,414 33.00% 2.48 Populist Party (United States, 1984) Jasper Gould 3,591 2.50% N/A 143,686 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 12 New Jersey's 12th congressional district 1990 New Jersey's 12th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 1992 1990 11 06 x145px Dick Zimmer.jpg Dick Zimmer Republican Party (United States) 107,851 64.0% 3x4.svg Marguerite Chandler Democratic Party (United States) 52,256 31.0% U.S. Representative Jim Courter Republican Party (United States) Dick Zimmer Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Jim Courter did not run after losing the 1989 gubernatorial election; Dick Zimmer won the open seat. This sprawling district included all of Hunterdon County and parts of Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren counties. Republican primary Candidates Rodney Frelinghuysen, assemblyman from Morristown, son of former Representative Peter Frelinghuysen, and candidate for this district in 1982 Phil McConkey, former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot and American football wide receiver for the New York Giants Joseph F. Shanahan, perennial candidateWildstein David 2018-01-04 The story of Rodney's long and painful path to Congress https://newjerseyglobe.com/section-2/the-story-of-rodneys-long-and-painful-path-to-congress/ 2025-06-18 New Jersey Globe en-US Dick Zimmer, state senator from Flemington Declined Roger Bodman, former New Jersey Commissioner of Labor and Commissioner of Transportation Leanna Brown, state senator from Chatham Jim Courter, incumbent Representative since 1983 and Republican nominee for governor in 1989 Walter Kavanaugh, assemblyman from Somerville Peter Mancuso, former mayor of Morris Township Nicholas Platt, vice president of the New York Stock Exchange Jack Sinagra, mayor of East Brunswick Christine Todd Whitman, chair of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (ran for U.S. Senate) Campaign Frelinghuysen, who had unsuccessfully run against Courter for this seat in a 1982 open primary, was the early favorite for the nomination. He won the crucial support of the Morris and Somerset Republican organizations, which accounted for about half of the anticipated primary vote. Endorsements Rodney Frelinghuysen ;U.S. representatives Millicent Fenwick, former U.S. representative from Bernardsville State legislators Raymond Bateman, former state senator from Branchburg and Republican nominee for governor in 1977 John H. Dorsey, state senator from Boonton John S. Penn, assemblyman from Far Hills and chair of the Somerset County Republican Party Political parties Morris County Republican Party Somerset County Republican PartyPhil McConkey ;Federal executive branch officials Jack Kemp, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. representative from Buffalo, New York, quarterback for the Buffalo Bills and candidate for president in 1988 Individuals Roger Stone, Republican campaign strategist (member of campaign staff)Dick Zimmer ;Political parties Hunterdon County Republican Party Mercer County Republican Party Middlesex County Republican Party Results 1990 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Dick Zimmer 15,834 37.70%Republican Party (US) Phil McConkey 12,925 30.77%Republican Party (US) Rodney Frelinghuysen 12,257 29.18%Republican Party (US) Joseph F. Shanahan 989 2.35% 42,005 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Marguerite Chandler, Somerville businesswoman James J. Cleary, supporter of Lyndon LaRouche Results 1990 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Marguerite Chandler 12,058 92.19%Democratic Party (US) James J. Cleary 1,021 7.81% 13,079 100.00% General election Candidates John I. Bottcher ("Back to Basics") Marguerite Chandler, Somerville businesswoman (Democratic) C. Max Kortepeter (Independent Reform) Michael A. Notarangelo (Populist) Dick Zimmer, state senator from Flemington (Republican) Campaign In the general election, Republicans ran radio advertisements including a clip of Chandler praising Governor Florio's "courage" in passing his $2.8 billion tax and addressing state budgetary issues "in a very straightforward way." The ads concluded, "We won't get fooled again." Results 1990 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Dick Zimmer 107,851 64.05% 5.22 Democratic Party (United States) Marguerite Chandler 52,256 31.03% 1.14 Independent politician Joan I. Bottcher 4,441 2.64% N/AIndependent politician C. Max Kortepeter 2,431 1.44% N/APopulist Party (United States, 1984) Michael A. Notarangelo 1,411 0.84% N/A 168,390 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 13 1990 New Jersey's 13th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 13 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 3 1992 1990 11 06 x145px Jim Saxton, official 109th Congress photo.jpg Jim Saxton Republican Party (United States) 99,688 58.2% Johnadler.png John Adler Democratic Party (United States) 67,587 39.4% U.S. Representative Jim Saxton Republican Party (United States) Jim Saxton Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Jim Saxton won. This district included parts of Burlington, Camden, and Ocean counties. Republican primary Candidates William Monk Jim Saxton, incumbent Representative since 1984 Results 1990 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Jim Saxton (incumbent) 16,719 93.38%Republican Party (US) William Monk 1,186 6.62% 17,905 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates John Adler, former Cherry Hill councilman Eugene Creech Michael DiMarco Results 1990 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) John Adler 10,126 67.94%Democratic Party (US) Michael DiMarco 2,724 18.28%Democratic Party (US) Eugene Creech 13.79% 14,905 100.00% General election Candidates John Adler, former Cherry Hill councilman (Democratic) Howard Scott Pearlman (World Without War) Jim Saxton, incumbent Representative since 1984 (Republican) Results 1990 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Jim Saxton (incumbent) 99,688 58.16% 11.32 Democratic Party (US) John Adler 67,587 39.43% 8.91 Independent politician Howard Scott Pearlman 4,131 2.41% N/A 171,406 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 14 New Jersey's 13th congressional district 1990 New Jersey's 14th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 14 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 13 1992 1990 11 06 x145px Frank Guarini-102nd Congress (1991).jpeg Frank Guarini Democratic Party (United States) 56,455 66.2% 3x4.svg Fred Theemling Jr. Republican Party (United States) 24,870 29.2% U.S. Representative Frank J. Guarini Democratic Party (United States) Frank J. Guarini Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Democrat Frank J. Guarini won. This district included parts Hudson County. Democratic primary Candidates Gil Corby Frank J. Guarini, incumbent Representative since 1979 Results 1990 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Frank J. Guarini (incumbent) 32,637 90.72%Democratic Party (US) Gil Corby 3,337 9.28% 35,974 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Jorge T. Gallo Fred J. Theemling Jr., former Hudson County assistant prosecutor and candidate for this district in 1988Nieves Evelyn 1992-10-29 A New House District Could Make History https://www.nytimes.com/1992/10/29/nyregion/a-new-house-district-could-make-history.html 2025-06-16 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Results 1990 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Fred J. Theemling Jr. 2,928 52.39%Republican Party (US) Jorge T. Gallo 2,661 47.61% 5,589 100.00% General election Candidates Frank J. Guarini, incumbent Representative since 1979 (Democratic) Jane E. Harris (Socialist Workers) Donald K. Stoveken (Populist) Fred J. Theemling Jr., former Hudson County assistant prosecutor and candidate for this district in 1988 (Republican) Louis Vernotico (Right to Vote) Michael Ziruolo (Better Affordable Government) Results 1990 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Frank J. Guarini (incumbent) 56,455 66.20% 1.14 Republican Party (US) Fred J. Theemling Jr. 24,870 29.16% 1.46 Independent politician Michael Ziruolo 1,822 2.14% N/A Socialist Workers Party (United States) Jane Harris 1,318 1.55% N/APopulist Party (United States, 1984) Donald K. Stoveken 502 0.59% N/AIndependent politician Louis Vernotico 309 0.36% N/A 85,276 100.00% Democratic Party (US) References 1990 New Jersey Category:1990 New Jersey elections