2013 United States Senate special election in New Jersey

none March 2026 December 2017 2013 United States Senate special election in New Jersey New Jersey presidential no 2008 United States Senate election in New Jersey 2008 2014 United States Senate election in New Jersey 2014 October 16, 2013 24.5%https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/10/18/cory-booker-new-jersey-senate-turnout/3007945/ New Jersey Senate election turnout; only 24% USAToday October 18, 2013 ( 48.5pp) File:Cory Booker portrait (cropped).jpg 150x150px Cory Booker Democratic Party (United States) 740,742 740742 1348659 2 File:Steve Lonegan by Gage Skidmore (cropped).jpg Steve Lonegan Republican Party (United States) 593,684 44.02% 280px County results 280px Congressional district results 280px Municipality results Booker: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Lonegan: #FFB2B2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Tie: #D2B1D9 40–50% U.S. Senator Jeffrey ChiesaIn June 2013, Chiesa was appointed by Governor Chris Christie to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Frank Lautenberg. Republican Party (United States) Cory Booker Democratic Party (United States) The 2013 United States Senate special election in New Jersey was held on October 16, 2013, to fill the New Jersey United States Senate Class 2 seat for the remainder of the term ending January 3, 2015. The vacancy resulted from the death of 5-term Democratic senator Frank Lautenberg on June 3, 2013.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/06/03/frank-lautenberg-dead-at-89 Sen. Frank Lautenberg dead at 89 Aaron Blake June 3, 2013 June 3, 2013 The Washington Post June 30, 2013 https://archive.today/20130630203556/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/06/03/frank-lautenberg-dead-at-89 dead On June 4, 2013, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced that a primary election to fill the vacancy would take place on August 13, 2013, and that a special election would follow on October 16, 2013. http://www.nj.gov/state/elections/2013-results/2013-0604-writ-of-election.pdf Writ of Election June 4, 2013 Christie appointed Republican New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa to the seat as a placeholder; Chiesa announced at the time of his appointment that he would not be a candidate in the special election. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/nj-gov-chris-christie-appoints-state-attorney-general-jeff-chiesa-to-senate/2013/06/06/ae545d10-ced2-11e2-8845-d970ccb04497_story.html N.J. Gov. Chris Christie appoints state Attorney General Jeff Chiesa to Senate - The Washington Post The Washington Post The primary elections were won by Republican former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan and Democratic Newark Mayor Cory Booker. Booker defeated Lonegan on October 16, 2013, and became the first African American elected to statewide office in New Jersey. 24.5% of registered voters cast ballots, making this the lowest voter turnout of any statewide election.http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/12/official_numbers_show_nov_5_governor_election_had_lowest_turnout_in_nj_history.html Official numbers show record low voter turnout for Christie-Buono race December 3, 2013 nj.com April 3, 2018 Background Those who were interested in running in the special primary election were given until June 10 to collect 1,000 signatures in order to appear on the special primary ballots. The primary elections were held on August 13, 2013, to elect the Democratic and Republican nominees.http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/christie_outlines_special_elec.html Christie outlines special election for Lautenberg's U.S. Senate seat Star-Ledger June 4, 2013 On June 4, 2013, Christie announced he would set the special election on October 16, 2013. His decision was criticized for spending $24 million on the October special election despite the 2013 New Jersey gubernatorial election already being scheduled for November 5, 2013.Zernike Kate Halbfinger David M. June 4, 2013 Christie Criticized for Cost and Timing of Senate Election https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/05/nyregion/christie-sets-october-special-election-for-lautenberg-seat.html live December 19, 2025 New York Times It was thought that Christie took this action to benefit himself politically, believing that likely Democratic nominee Cory Booker's presence on the ballot would inspire higher turnout from minority voters who would also vote for Christie's Democratic gubernatorial opponent, Barbara Buono.June 2019 On June 4, 2013, Christie appointed Republican Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa to fill the Senate vacancy, making him the first Republican U.S. senator from New Jersey since Nicholas F. Brady in 1982; Brady, coincidentally, was succeeded by Lautenberg.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/06/06/christie-to-appoint-jeff-chiesa-to-senate/ Christie to appoint Jeff Chiesa to Senate The Washington Post Aaron Blake June 6, 2013 June 6, 2013 Chiesa announced that he would not run in the special election.Zernike Kate Christie Picks New Jersey's Attorney General to Be Interim Senator https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/07/nyregion/in-new-jersey-scrambling-to-vie-for-a-senate-seat.html?hp&_r=0 June 6, 2013 The New York Times June 6, 2013 Santora Marc On June 13, 2013, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court unanimously rejected the Democrats' challenge, which was brought by Somerset County Democratic chairwoman Marguerite M. Schaffer, to force Christie to change the special election date in October to the general election on November 5. They ruled "the Legislature has delegated broad authority to the State's governor" to set the election date.http://www.northjersey.com/news/Apellate_ruling_upholds_Christies_move_to_schedule_special_Senate_contest_before_Election_Day.html?page=all Appellate ruling upholds Christie's move to schedule special Senate contest before Election Day The Record Linhorst Michael Campisi Anthony June 14, 2013 June 14, 2013 On June 20, 2013, the New Jersey Supreme Court declined to hear a follow-up challenge to the special election date.http://www.northjersey.com/news/NJ_court_leaves_special_Senate_election_in_October.html?page=all N.J. Supreme Court leaves special Senate election in October The Record Campisi Anthony June 20, 2013 June 20, 2013 New Jersey Democratic state senator Shirley Turner of Lawrenceville introduced legislation to move the general election on November 5 for all statewide offices, including governor, to the same date, October 16, as the U.S. Senate special election. This legislation was introduced in order to avoid spending an additional $12 million for a separate U.S. Senate election in October in addition to the general statewide election in November.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/07/shirley-turner-elections-october_n_3403166.html Shirley Turner Proposes Moving New Jersey Elections In 2013 To October The Huffington Post Celock John June 9, 2013 June 14, 2013 A bill, A4237, passed both legislative houses on June 27, 2013. Another bill, A4249, allowing eligible voters who cast ballots on October 16 for senator to also vote early for the November general election, finally passed both legislative houses on June 27. Both bills were sent to Governor Christie for approval or veto with little expectation that either would be signed by Christie into law.http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillsByNumber.asp Bills 2012 - 2013 June 30, 2013 New Jersey Legislature June 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130620111813/http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillsByNumber.asp dead Search by "A4237".Livio Susan K. Ill-fated bills challenging Christie plan for Oct. 16 Senate election pass http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/ill-fated_bills_challenging_christie_plan_for_oct_16_senate_election_passes.html June 30, 2013 The Star-Ledger NJ.com June 27, 2013 The governor vetoed both bills on September 9, 2013.Friedman Matt Christie vetoes bill to move general election to Octobers http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/09/christie_vetoes_bill_to_move_general_election_to_october.html September 26, 2013 The Star-Ledger NJ.com September 9, 2013 The Christie administration looked into contingency plan options for additional state workers, transportation resources, voting machines and associated hardware, and skilled voting machine technicians in order to avoid any potential conflicts due to the short time span of 20 days between the special election and the general election.http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/christie_calling_in_reinforcements_for_nj_election_bonanza.html Christie calling in reinforcements for N.J. election bonanza Star-Ledger Rizzo Salvador June 20, 2013 September 26, 2013 Use of any of these options would increase the cost of $12 million for the October election, which would be in addition to $12 million for the August primary, that were both estimated by the New Jersey Office of Legislative Services. Contingency plans would be needed due to potential scheduling and logistical conflicts in the use of the same voting machines for both elections. New Jersey state law requires voting machines to be locked down for 15 days after an election, in case a defeated candidate seeks a recount. Voting machines would also need to be set up several days in advance of the general election. The state has made arrangements to reimburse by December 31, 2013, all necessary expenses after an audit of submitted election costs by each of the County Boards of Elections.http://www.njslom.org/letters/special-election-reimbursement.pdf Reimbursement for Specified Expenses for the 2013 Special Primary Election/Special General Election for the office of U.S. Senate NJ Division of Elections New Jersey State League of Municipalities Giles Robert F. July 17, 2013 September 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927221051/http://www.njslom.org/letters/special-election-reimbursement.pdf September 27, 2013 dead mdy-all http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/christie_outlines_special_elec.html Christie outlines special election for Lautenberg's U.S. Senate seat Star-Ledger Rizzo Salvador June 20, 2013 June 20, 2013 Republican primary Candidates Declared Alieta Eck, former president of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons,http://www.politickernj.com/66227/piscataway-doctor-gathering-petitions-toward-us-senate-gop-primary-run Piscataway doctor gathering petitions toward U.S. Senate GOP Primary run Politicker NJ Max Pizarro June 7, 2013 June 7, 2013 founder of the Zarephath Health Centerhttp://www.zhcenter.org/ Zarephath Health Center June 24, 2013 and health care reform advocatehttp://www.njaaps.org/home/2011/6/8/nj-physician-alieta-eck-md-testifies-before-us-senate-subcom.html NJ Physician Alieta Eck, MD testifies before U.S. Senate Subcommittee Association of American Physicians and Surgeons June 8, 2011 June 26, 2013http://www.takebackmedicine.com/news/what-obamacare-is-all-about.html What ObamaCare Is All About Association of American Physicians and Surgeons April 14, 2010 June 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20120605182936/http://www.takebackmedicine.com/news/what-obamacare-is-all-about.html June 5, 2012 dead mdy-all http://www.meetup.com/greaternewyorkcityjbsfreedomcampaign/events/80066942 https://archive.today/20130628035025/http://www.meetup.com/greaternewyorkcityjbsfreedomcampaign/events/80066942 dead June 28, 2013 Replacing Medicaid With Real Charity - an Alieta Eck Presentation, sponsored by John Birch Society Meetup Adria Hotel Bayside October 11, 2012 June 26, 2013 Steve Lonegan, former mayor of Bogota, former state director of Americans for Prosperity and candidate for governor in 2005 and 2009http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/steve_lonegan_is_the_first_to.html Steve Lonegan is the first to announce bid for U.S. Senate June 5, 2013 June 5, 2013 The Star-Ledger Brent Johnson Declined Jennifer Beck, state senator Jon Bramnick, minority leader of the New Jersey State Assemblyhttp://www.politickernj.com/66147/bramnick-wont-run-us-senate-seat-year Bramnick won't run for U.S. Senate seat this year June 6, 2013 June 6, 2013 PolitickerNJ Max Pizarro Jeffrey Chiesa, incumbent U.S. senator Michael J. Doherty, state senatorhttp://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/doherty_says_he_wont_run_backs.html Doherty says he won't run, backs Lonegan, rips Christie in fiery spiel June 5, 2013 June 5, 2013 The Star-Ledger Jarrett Renshaw Thomas Kean Jr., minority leader of the New Jersey Senate and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2006http://www.northjersey.com/news/state/Christie_to_discuss_Lautenberg_replacement_at_press_conference.html?page=all Christie calls for October election to fill Lautenberg's Senate seat : page all NorthJersey.com June 5, 2013 Joe Kyrillos, state senator and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2012https://savejersey.com/2013/06/kyrillos-and-bramnick-out/ Kyrillos and Bramnick Out » June 6, 2013 Leonard Lance, U.S. representativehttp://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/06/oliver_seriously_considering_r.html Sheila Oliver 'seriously considering' run for U.S. Senate in special election NJ.com David Giambusso June 6, 2013 June 7, 2013 Kevin J. O'Toole, state senator Geraldo Rivera, talk show hostSantora Marc Geraldo Rivera is Not the King of Rohan http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/geraldo-rivera-is-not-the-king-of-rohan-20130607 National Journal June 7, 2013 June 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130609105756/http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/geraldo-rivera-is-not-the-king-of-rohan-20130607 June 9, 2013 dead mdy-all Endorsements Alieta Eck Brian D. Levine, mayor of Franklin Townshiphttps://observer.com/2013/06/former-gubernatorial-candidate-levine-backs-eck-early-over-lonegan-in-senate-race/ Former gubernatorial candidate Levine backs Eck early over Lonegan in Senate race The New York Observer June 9, 2013 Joseph Rudy Rullo, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2012https://article.wn.com/view/2013/06/20/Alieta_Eck_gains_key_endorsement/ Alieta Eck gains key endorsement article.wn.com Steve Lonegan Thomas Booth, Camden County Republican Organization chairmanhttp://www.loneganforsenate.com/endorsements/ Endorsements June 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130614062346/http://www.loneganforsenate.com/endorsements/ June 14, 2013 usurped mdy-all Michael Patrick Carroll, state assemblymanhttp://www.politickernj.com/66143/carroll-throws-his-support-behind-lonegan-us-senate Carroll throws his support behind Lonegan for U.S. Senate June 5, 2013 June 8, 2013 PolitickerNJ Max Pizarro Jeff Chiesa, incumbent U.S. senator Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey John DiMaio, state assemblyman Michael J. Doherty, state senator Michael Donohue, Cape May County Republican Organization chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen, U.S. representative (NJ-11) Scott Garrett, U.S. representative (NJ-05) Henry Kuhl, Hunterdon County Republican Organization chairmanhttps://observer.com/2013/06/lonegan-lands-endorsement-of-hunterdon-gop-chair/ Lonegan lands endorsement of Hunterdon GOP chair The New York Observer June 8, 2013 Leonard Lance, U.S. representative (NJ-07)https://www.facebook.com/LoneganforSenate yes March 2022 Frank LoBiondo, U.S. representative (NJ-02) Phil Morin, Union County Republican Organization chairman Ron Paul, former U.S representative and candidate for president in 2008 and 2012 Jon Runyan, U.S. representative (NJ-3) John Sette, Morris County Republican Organization chairman Chris Smith, U.S. representative (NJ-04) Bob Yudin, Bergen County Republican Organization chairman Eagle Forum Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AlietaEck SteveLonegan Other UndecidedKean UniversityKean University https://web.archive.org/web/20140122115923/http://chpp.kean.edu/poll/kean-poll-booker-way-front-christie-approval-rating-70-percent-little-support-snowden January 22, 2014 June 18, 2013 321 ±?% 15% 45% 12% 29%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20130711050944/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/new-jersey/release-detail?ReleaseID=1917 July 11, 2013 July 2–7, 2013 330 ±5.4% 5% 62% 1% 32%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20130811152651/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/new-jersey/release-detail?ReleaseID=1933 August 11, 2013 August 1–5, 2013 257 ±6.1% 10% 74% 3% 13% thumb|280px|Results by county: #800000 Lonegan—>90% #aa0000 Lonegan—80–90% #d40000 Lonegan—70–80% #cc2f4a Lonegan—60–70% Results Republican primary resultshttps://www.politico.com/2013-election/results/senate/primary/new-jersey/ 2013 New Jersey Senate Special Election Primaries August 13, 2013 Republican Party (United States) Steve Lonegan 103,280 80.09% Republican Party (United States) Alieta Eck 25,669 19.91% 128,958 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Declared Cory Booker, mayor of Newarkhttp://thegrio.com/2013/06/08/cory-booker-formally-enters-nj-senate-race-endorsed-by-bill-bradley/ Cory Booker formally enters NJ Senate race, endorsed by Bill Bradley June 8, 2013 June 8, 2013 Associated Press theGrio Angela Delli Santi Geoff Mulvihill Rush Holt Jr., U.S. representativehttp://www.politickernj.com/66149/holt-officially-gets-us-senate-contest Holt officially gets in the U.S. Senate contest Politicker NJ Max Pizarro June 6, 2013 June 7, 2013 Sheila Oliver, speaker of the New Jersey General AssemblyFriedman Matthew Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver stirs up field with potential Senate run http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/01/sheila_olivers_potential_senat.html#incart_river January 14, 2013 The Star-Ledger January 13, 2013https://observer.com/2013/06/oliver-tells-dems-shell-file-papers-to-run-for-senate-tomorrow/ Oliver tells Dems she'll file papers to run for Senate tomorrow The New York Observer June 10, 2013 Frank Pallone, U.S. representativehttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/152379-pallone-tells-nj-dem-congressman-hes-running-for-senate/ Pallone tells NJ Dem congressman he's running for Senate June 4, 2013 June 4, 2013 The Hill Cameron Joseph Declined Rob Andrews, U.S. representativehttp://www.politickernj.com/66087/andrews-will-not-pursue-us-senate-seat Andrews will not pursue U.S. Senate seat June 4, 2013 June 4, 2013 PolitickerNJ Max Pizarro Beth Mason, Hoboken city councilwomanhttp://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/beth_mason_wealthy_democratic.html Beth Mason, wealthy Democratic activist, won't run for Senate June 7, 2013 June 8, 2013 The Star-Ledger Matt Friedman Stephen M. Sweeney, president of the New Jersey Senatehttp://www.politickernj.com/66130/us-sen-race-pallone-and-holt-booker-mum-sweeney-out-bramnick-and-others-mulling-where-we-stand U.S. Sen. Race: Pallone and Holt in, Booker mum, Sweeney out, Bramnick and others mulling Politicker NJ Darryl R. Isherwood June 5, 2013 June 7, 2013 Endorsements Cory Booker Statewide endorsements Bill Bradley, former U.S. senator (NJ) Joseph DiVincenzo, Essex County executivehttp://www.politickernj.com/66251/divincenzo-booker-kickoff DiVincenzo in with Booker at kickoff June 8, 2013 June 8, 2013 PolitickerNJ Max Pizarro Beth Mason, Hoboken city councilwoman George Norcross, businessman and Democratic fundraiserhttp://www.politickernj.com/66288/norcross-says-booker-will-win-senate-race Norcross says Booker will win Senate race June 10, 2013 June 10, 2013 PolitickerNJ Matthew Arco Jim Whelan, state senatorhttp://www.politickernj.com/66502/whelan-backs-booker-us-senate Whelan backs Booker for U.S. Senate June 17, 2013 June 18, 2013 PolitickerNJ Max Pizarro National endorsements Mo Cowan, former U.S. senator (MA)https://www.politico.com/story/2013/06/mo-cowan-cory-booker-senate-92247.html Mo Cowan endorses Cory Booker run June 4, 2013 Politico Byron Tau Martin O'Malley, governor of MarylandGiambusso David Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley endorses Booker for Senate http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/06/hold_until_6am_maryland_gov_omalley_endorses_booker_for_senate.html June 15, 2013 The Star-Ledger June 13, 2013 Ivanka Trump, businesswoman and daughter of Donald Trumphttps://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/156358-ivanka-trump-hosting-fundraiser-for-cory-booker/ Ivanka Trump hosting fundraiser for Cory Booker Daniel Strauss July 16, 2013 TheHill Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder of FacebookYoung Elise Zuckerberg Plans Fundraiser for Cory Booker's Senate Run https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-07/zuckerberg-plans-fundraiser-for-cory-booker-s-senate-run.html October 18, 2013 Bloomberg June 8, 2013 The New York TimesCory Booker for Senator https://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/03/opinion/cory-booker-for-senator.html?emc=eta1&_r=1& October 18, 2013 The New York Times August 2, 2013 The Philadelphia InquirerInquirer Editorial: Booker best of a fine field http://articles.philly.com/2013-08-05/news/41060624_1_newark-mayor-cory-booker-state-senator-school-vouchers https://web.archive.org/web/20130808060932/http://articles.philly.com/2013-08-05/news/41060624_1_newark-mayor-cory-booker-state-senator-school-vouchers dead August 8, 2013 October 18, 2013 The Philadelphia Inquirer August 5, 2013 Rush D. Holt, Jr. Mercer County Democratic Committeehttp://www.politickernj.com/66440/mercer-dems-back-holt-us-senate Mercer Dems back Holt for U.S. Senate June 13, 2013 June 18, 2013 PolitickerNJ Max Pizarro Sussex County Democrats straw pollMatt Friedman, Star-Ledger, July 17, 2013 "Rush Holt Wins Sussex County Democrats' Senate Straw Poll http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/07/holt_wins_sussex_county_democrats_senate_straw_poll.html Frank Pallone Vin Gopal, chairman of the Monmouth County Democratic Committeehttp://www.politickernj.com/66437/monmouth-county-dems-going-pallone-special-election Monmouth County Dems going with Pallone in special election June 13, 2013 June 18, 2013 PolitickerNJ Max Pizarro Debates Complete video of debate, August 5, 2013 - C-SPAN Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CoryBooker Rush D.Holt Jr. SheilaOliver FrankPallone Other UndecidedRutgers-EagletonRutgers-Eagleton June 3–9, 2013 364 ±5.1% 55% 8% — 9% — 28%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20130612125319/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/new-jersey/release-detail?ReleaseID=1906 June 12, 2013 June 7–9, 2013 306 ±5.6% 53% 10% — 9% 1% 27%MonmouthMonmouth June 10–11, 2013 205 ±6.9% 63% 10% 6% 8% — 13%RasmussenRasmussen June 12–13, 2013 416 ±5% 54% 11% 5% 8% 3% 18%Kean University June 18, 2013 366 ±?% 49% 9% 9% 6% 5% 22%Quinnipiac July 2–7, 2013 400 ±4.9% 52% 8% 3% 10% 1% 27%MonmouthMonmouth July 11–14, 2013 403 ±4.9% 49% 8% 3% 12% — 28%Quinnipiac August 1–5, 2013 388 ±5% 54% 15% 5% 17% 1% 8% thumb|280px|Results by county: #1666cb Booker—70–80% #4389e3 Booker—60–70% #86b6f2 Booker—50–60% #b9d7ff Booker—40–50% #d3e7ffff Booker—30–40% #ffb380 Pallone—40–50% #e27f90 Holt—50–60% Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Cory Booker 216,936 59.17% Democratic Party (United States) Frank Pallone 72,584 19.80% Democratic Party (United States) Rush Holt Jr. 61,463 16.76% Democratic Party (United States) Sheila Oliver 15,656 4.27% 366,639 100.00% Special election Booker enjoyed advantages over Lonegan in fundraising and name recognition.https://www.nj.com/politics/2013/10/cory_booker_makes_history_as_he_defeats_steve_lonegan_in_us_senate_election.html Cory Booker makes history as he defeats Steve Lonegan in U.S. Senate election Star-Ledger Staff October 17, 2013 nj.com However, he was scrutinized regarding "his personal finances and the terms of his departure from law firm Trenk DiPasquale; the viability of his video startup, Waywire, and the investors behind it; and his behavior on Twitter, including messages to an Oregon stripper".September 2026 Booker "also drew criticism from the left over his progressive credentials." Booker painted Lonegan as a "tea-party extremist", while Lonegan questioned Booker's performance as Mayor of Newark.https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/cory-booker-new-jersey-senate-election-98436.html Booker wins New Jersey Senate seat Elizabeth Titus POLITICO October 16, 2013 Candidates Major party candidates Cory Booker (Democratic), mayor of NewarkGlueck Katie Cory Booker wins N.J. Senate primary Politico August 14, 2013 https://www.politico.com/story/2013/08/cory-booker-new-jersey-senate-primary-95508.html August 19, 2013 Steve Lonegan (Republican), former mayor of Bogota, former state director of Americans for Prosperity and candidate for governor in 2005 and 2009Lonegan running for US Senate; Doherty backing him PolitickerNJ.com June 5, 2013 http://www.politickernj.com/66131/lonegan-running-us-senate-doherty-backing-him June 6, 2013 Max Pizarro Other candidates Robert Depasquale, IndependentCampisi Anthony Dumont man among 6 to file for N.J. Senate run as third-party candidates Politico August 13, 2013 http://www.northjersey.com/news/Dumont_man_among_6_to_file_for_NJ_Senate_run_as_third-party_candidates.html August 25, 2013 Eugene M. LaVergne, D-R Party Stuart Meissner, Alimony Reform Now Pablo Olivera, Unity is Strength Antonio N. Sabas, Independent Edward C. Stackhouse Jr., Ed the Barber Debates Complete video of debate, October 9, 2013 - C-SPAN Fundraising Candidate (party) Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand Debt 1 Cory Booker (D) $2,108,248 $2,582,837 $4,533,079 $0 1 Steve Lonegan (R) $129,766 $171,538 $192,586 $101,822 Source: Federal Election Commissionhttp://images.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?C00540500 Details for Committee ID : C00540500 Federal Election Commission fec.gov October 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150511205101/http://images.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?C00540500 May 11, 2015 dead mdy-all http://images.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?C00546044 2Details for Committee ID : C00546044 Federal Election Commission fec.gov October 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610210404/http://images.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?C00546044 June 10, 2015 dead mdy-all Reports through July 24, 2013 Top contributors Cory Booker Contribution Steve Lonegan Contribution Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan $34,800 Lance for Congress $2,000 Time Warner $33,000 Slate Path Capital $23,400 Loews Corporation $20,000 Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard, PA $19,050 Lazard $18,500 Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co Inc. $15,600 Walt Disney Company $15,200 Falcon Edge Capital $15,000 Harvest Partners $15,000 Source: OpenSecretshttp://www.opensecrets.org/races/contrib.php?cycle=2014&id=NJS2&spec=Y Top Contributors 2014 Race: New Jersey Senate OpenSecrets July 29, 2013 Top industries Cory Booker Contribution Steve Lonegan Contribution Financial institutions $314,500 Candidate committees $5,000 Lawyers/law firms $156,725 Republican/Conservative $500 Entertainment industry $131,000 Misc Issues $250 Real estate $115,390 Pro-life organizations $250 Business services $63,050 Misc. finance $62,850 Retired $54,700 Nonprofit organizations $48,100 Manufacturing & distributing $42,600 Universities $34,500 Source: OpenSecretshttp://www.opensecrets.org/races/indus.php?cycle=2014&id=NJS2&spec=Y Top Industries 2014 Race: New Jersey Senate OpenSecrets July 29, 2013 Predictions Source Rating As of Sabato's Crystal Ballhttps://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/senate-2014-one-direction-but-how-far/ Senate 2014: One direction, but how far? Sabato's Crystal Ball 2013-06-27 2026-09-26Safe D flipJune 27, 2013 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SteveLonegan (R) CoryBooker (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac June 7–9, 2013 858 ±3.4% 27% 54% — 18%Monmouth June 10–11, 2013 560 ±4.2% 37% 53% — 10%Rasmussen June 10–11, 2013 1,000 ±3% 33% 50% — 17%Quinnipiac July 2–7, 2013 1,068 ±3% 30% 53% 1% 16%Quinnipiac August 1–5, 2013 2,042 ±2.2% 29% 54% 1% 16%MonmouthMonmouth August 15–18, 2013 696 ±3.7% 38% 54% 2% 5%Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityFairleigh Dickinson University August 21–27, 2013 700 ±3.7% 22% 50% 4% 23%Rutgers-EagletonRutgers-Eagleton November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes September 3–9, 2013 462 ±4.5% 29% 64% 1% 6%Pulse Opinion ResearchPulse Opinion Research September 19, 2013 1,000 ±? 33% 52% 4% 10%Stockton Polling InstituteStockton Polling Institute September 15–21, 2013 812 ±3.4% 32.3% 58.4% — 9.1%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20130926212318/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/new-jersey/release-detail?ReleaseID=1956 September 26, 2013 September 19–22, 2013 948 ±3.2% 41% 53% 1% 6%MonmouthMonmouth September 26–29, 2013 571 ±4.1% 40% 53% 3% 4%Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityFairleigh Dickinson University September 30 – October 5, 2013 702 ±3.7% 29% 45% 3% 23%Rasmussen October 7, 2013 1,000 ±3% 41% 53% 1% 5%Quinnipiachttps://archive.today/20131009134453/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/new-jersey/release-detail?ReleaseID=1962 Quinnipiac October 5–7, 2013 899 ±3.3% 41% 53% 1% 5%Stockton Polling InstituteStockton Polling Institute October 3–8, 2013 729 ±3.6% 39% 50% — 11%MonmouthMonmouth October 10–12, 2013 1,393 ±2.6% 42% 52% 2% 4%Rutgers-EagletonRutgers-Eagleton October 7–13, 2013 513 ±4.3% 36% 58% 3% 3%Harper PollingHarper Polling October 13–14, 2013 778 ±3.5% 41% 52% 2% 5%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20131015221305/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/new-jersey/release-detail?ReleaseID=1965 October 15, 2013 October 10–14, 2013 1,696 ±2.4% 40% 54% — 5% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); With Holt Jr. Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SteveLonegan (R) Rush D.Holt Jr. (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac June 7–9, 2013 858 ±3.4% 31% 36% 1% 32%Monmouth June 10–11, 2013 560 ±4.2% 41% 44% — 15%Quinnipiac July 2–7, 2013 1,068 ±3% 36% 37% 3% 24% With Oliver Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SteveLonegan (R) SheilaOliver (D) Other UndecidedMonmouth June 10–11, 2013 560 ±4.2% 42% 44% — 14%Quinnipiac July 2–7, 2013 1,068 ±3% 37% 35% 3% 16% With Pallone Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SteveLonegan (R) FrankPallone (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac June 7–9, 2013 858 ±3.4% 29% 39% 2% 31%Monmouth June 10–11, 2013 560 ±4.2% 40% 45% — 14%Quinnipiac July 2–7, 2013 1,068 ±3% 34% 38% 3% 25% Results Booker defeated Lonegan on October 16, 2013.http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2013/10/mayor-cory-booker-now-senator-elect-cory-booker.html Mayor Cory Booker Now Senator-Elect Cory Booker Intelligencer October 16, 2013 Booker resigned as mayor of Newark on October 30, 2013,https://www.nj.com/essex/2013/10/cory_booker_bids_farewell_to_newark_city_hall_flies_to_washington.html See Cory Booker's resignation letter as he bids farewell to Newark City Hall, goes to Washington Eunice Lee October 31, 2013 nj.com and was sworn in on October 31, 2013, as the junior U.S. senator from New Jersey.http://www.msnbc.com/hardball/senator-cory-booker Cory Booker takes his superhero act to the Senate October 31, 2013 MSNBC United States Senate special election in New Jersey, 2013http://www.nj.gov/state/elections/2013-results/2013-official-special-general-results-us-senate-1028.pdf Official List Candidates for US Senate - For SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION FOR US SENATE 10/16/2013 Election New Jersey Secretary of State October 28, 2013 November 7, 2013 Democratic Party (United States) Cory Booker 740,742 54.92% -1.11% Republican Party (United States) Steve Lonegan 593,684 44.02% +2.07% Independent (United States) Edward C. Stackhouse Jr. 5,138 0.38% N/A Independent (United States) Robert Depasquale 3,137 0.23% N/A Independent (United States) Stuart Meissner 2,051 0.15% N/A Independent (United States) Pablo Olivera 1,530 0.11% N/A Independent (United States) Antonio Nico Sabas 1,336 0.10% N/A Independent (United States) Eugene M. LaVergne 1,041 0.08% N/A 1,348,659 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) By county County2013 Senate Election (Official Returns) Commonwealth of New Jersey by county November 5, 2013 December 5, 2013 https://www.nytimes.com/projects/elections/2013/nj-special/senate/map.html Cory BookerDemocratic Steve LoneganRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Atlantic 19,469 50.42% 18,637 48.27% 506 1.31% 832 2.15% 38,612 Bergen 82,526 56.75% 61,622 42.38% 1,266 0.87% 20,904 14.37% 145,414 Burlington 42,543 54.72% 34,224 44.02% 984 1.26% 8,319 10.70% 77,751 Camden 47,474 64.95% 24,758 33.87% 860 1.18% 22,716 31.08% 73,092 Cape May 7,080 39.87% 10,432 58.75% 244 1.37% -3,352 -18.88% 17,756 Cumberland 8,069 51.13% 7,496 47.50% 217 1.37% 573 3.63% 15,782 Essex 92,384 77.78% 24,929 20.99% 1,460 1.23% 67,455 56.79% 118,773 Gloucester 21,240 49.71% 20,871 48.85% 613 1.43% 369 0.86% 42,724 Hudson 47,683 77.68% 12,830 20.90% 871 1.42% 34,853 56.78% 61,384 Hunterdon 10,781 37.54% 17,593 61.26% 345 1.20% -6,812 -23.72% 28,719 Mercer 38,934 65.78% 18,576 31.38% 1,682 2.84% 20,358 34.40% 59,192 Middlesex 61,362 57.73% 43,644 41.06% 1,284 1.21% 17,718 16.67% 106,290 Monmouth 49,340 45.01% 59,059 53.87% 1,231 1.12% -9,719 -8.86% 109,630 Morris 41,317 42.65% 54,665 56.43% 889 0.92% −13,348 −13.78% 96,871 Ocean 36,665 34.63% 68,166 64.38% 1,050 0.99% -31,501 -29.75% 105,881 Passaic 37,378 58.97% 25,263 39.86% 744 1.17% 12,115 19.11% 63,385 Salem 3,903 38.10% 5,598 54.65% 743 7.25% -1,695 -16.55% 10,244 Somerset 28,539 48.85% 29,304 50.16% 578 0.99% −765 −1.31% 58,421 Sussex 9,252 33.75% 17,796 64.93% 362 1.32% -8,544 -31.18% 36,060 Union 48,991 63.68% 27,152 35.30% 785 1.02% 21,839 28.38% 76,928 Warren 5,812 34.00% 11,069 64.76% 211 1.24% -5,257 -30.76% 17,092Totals740,74254.92%593,68444.02%14,2331.06%147,05810.90%1,348,659 Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Salem (largest municipality: Pennsville Township) right 280px Swing by county Legend #00a1c8 Democratic — +>15% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5-15% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #77e3ff Democratic — +5-7.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5-5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0-2.5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0-2.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5-5% #ff8080 Republican — +5-7.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5-10% #ff2a2a Republican — +10-12.5% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5-15% #d40000 Republican — +>15% 280px Trend relative to the state by county Legend #00a1c8 Democratic — +>15% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5-15% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #77e3ff Democratic — +5-7.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5-5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0-2.5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0-2.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5-5% #ff8080 Republican — +5-7.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5-10% #ff2a2a Republican — +10-12.5% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5-15% #d40000 Republican — +>15% 280px County flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip By congressional district Booker and Lonegan each won six of 12 congressional districts.https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2013/07/09/1220127/-Daily-Kos-Elections-2012-election-results-by-congressional-and-legislative-districts Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts Daily Kos 11 August 2020 District Lonegan Booker RepresentativeNew Jersey 1 1st 37.33% 61.54%Rob AndrewsNew Jersey 2 2nd 53.1% 45.7%Frank LoBiondoNew Jersey 3 3rd 52.73% 46.25%Jon RunyanNew Jersey 4 4th 57.31% 41.35%Chris SmithNew Jersey 5 5th 50.25% 49.0%Scott GarrettNew Jersey 6 6th 42.93% 55.97%Frank Pallone Jr.New Jersey 7 7th 55.31% 43.81%Leonard LanceNew Jersey 8 8th 20.46% 78.1%Albio SiresNew Jersey 9 9th 33.1% 65.83%Bill PascrellNew Jersey 10 10th 12.63% 86.23%Donald Payne Jr.New Jersey 11 11th 52.49% 46.69%Rodney FrelinghuysenNew Jersey 12 12th 34.15% 64.8%Rush Holt Jr. See also New Jersey 2013 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts 2014 United States Senate election in New Jersey Notes References External links Steve Lonegan campaign website Cory Booker campaign website Category:Cory Booker 2013 United States Senate New Jersey New Jersey 2013 New Jersey 2013 United States Senate 2013