1996 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

none February 2026 September 2023 1996 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey New Jersey legislative no 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 1994 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 1998 All 13 New Jersey seats to the United States House of Representatives 1996 11 05 72%https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/other/2022-1925-general-election-data.pdf General Election Data - 1924 to 2022 NJ.gov ( 17pp) Republican Party (United States) 8 7 1 1,398,888 49.6% 4.87pp Democratic Party (United States) 5 6 1 1,351,774 47.9% 4.00pp 300px District results 300px County results Republican #f2b3be 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #d40000 70–80% Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% The 1996 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 5, 1996, to determine who would represent the people of New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives. This election coincided with national elections for President of the United States, U.S. House and U.S. Senate. New Jersey had thirteen seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1990 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms. This is the last time Republicans won a majority of seats from New Jersey, and Republicans have only won the popular vote once since in the state, in 2010. Overview 1996 United States House of Representatives elections in New JerseyCarle Robin H. July 29, 1997 Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 5, 1996 https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1996election.pdf Office of the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives 42PartyVotesPercentageCandidatesSeats+/– Republican 1,398,900 49.55%13 7 1 Democratic 1,351,762 47.88%13 6 1 Independents 72,497 2.57%40 0 Totals 2,823,159 100.00%66 13 — District 1 New Jersey's 1st congressional district 1996 New Jersey's 1st congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1 1994 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1 1998 November 5, 1996 x145px Robert E. Andrews 113th Congress.jpg Rob Andrews Democratic Party (United States) 160,415 76.1% 3x4.svg Mel Suplee Republican Party (United States) 44,286 21.0% U.S. Representative Rob Andrews Democratic Party (United States) Rob Andrews Democratic Party (United States)Incumbent Democrat Rob Andrews won. The district included parts of Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties. Democratic primary Candidates Rob Andrews, incumbent Representative from Haddon Heights since 1990 Results 1996 Democratic primaryOfficial List: Primary Election Returns for the Office of U.S. House of Representatives for Election Held June 4, 1996 July 2, 1996 https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1996/1996-primary-election-results-house.pdf June 13, 2025 New Jersey Department of State Democratic Party (US) Rob Andrews (incumbent) 22,414 100.00% 22,414 100.00% Republican primary Candidates William Henry Harris Sophia A. Nelson Results 1996 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Sophia A. Nelson 7,967 77.70%Republican Party (US) William Henry Harris 2,286 22.30% 10,253 100.00% After the primary election, Nelson resigned from the race for personal reasons and was replaced as Republican nominee by Mel Suplee.TIME 1996-11-04 A GUIDE TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RACES: NEW JERSEY https://time.com/archive/6729928/a-guide-to-the-congressional-races-new-jersey/ 2025-06-23 TIME en General election Candidates Rob Andrews, incumbent Representative from Haddon Heights since 1990 (Democratic) Patricia Bily (Independent) Michael Edmondson (Independent) Mel Suplee, university contract specialist and candidate for mayor of Bellmawr in 1994 and state senate in 1995 (Republican) Norman E. Wahner (Independent) Campaign Suplee accused Andrews of alienating his fellow Democratic caucus members in Congress, endangering his ability to form coalitions to pass legislation, and called for term limits, a balanced budget, and reduced immigration. Results 1996 U.S. House electionhttps://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1996/1996-general-election-results-house.pdf Official List: Candidate Returns for House of Representatives for Election Held November 5, 1996 January 31, 1997 June 13, 2025 Democratic Party (US) Rob Andrews (incumbent) 160,415 76.12% 3.85 Republican Party (United States) Mel Suplee 44,286 21.02% 6.71 Independent politician Michael Edmondson 2,668 1.27% N/AIndependent politician Patricia A. Bily 1,873 0.89% N/AIndependent politician Norman E. Wahner 1,493 0.71% N/A 210,735 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 2 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district 1994 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2 1994 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2 1998 November 5, 1996 x145px Franklobiondo.jpg Frank LoBiondo Republican Party (United States) 133,130 60.3% 3x4.svg Ruth Katz Democratic Party (United States) 83,912 38.0% U.S. Representative Frank LoBiondo Republican Party (United States) Frank LoBiondo Republican Party (United States)Incumbent Republican Frank A. LoBiondo won. This district, the largest in South Jersey, included all of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties and parts of Burlington and Gloucester counties. Republican primary Candidates Frank LoBiondo, incumbent Representative since 1995 Results 1996 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Frank LoBiondo (incumbent) 22,385 100.00% 22,385 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Ruth Katz, public health program director and candidate for this district in 1994 Results 1996 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Ruth Katz 12,200 100.00% 12,200 100.00% General election Candidates Judith Lee Azaren (Independent) David Rodger Headrick (Independent) Ruth Katz, public health program director and candidate for this district in 1994 (Democratic) Frank LoBiondo, incumbent Representative since 1995 (Republican) Andrea Lippi (Independent) Campaign Katz, a moderate who supported welfare reform requiring recipients to work and maintaining current funding levels for Head Start and higher education loans, was expected to give the one-term incumbent LoBiondo a serious challenge. She criticized LoBiondo and the Republican Congress for cutting back on environmental regulations. Results 1996 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Frank LoBiondo (incumbent) 133,130 60.31% 4.31 Democratic Party (US) Ruth Katz 83,912 38.01% 2.63 Independent politician David Rodger Headrick 1,429 0.65% N/A Independent politician Judith Lee Azaren 1,174 0.53% N/A Independent politician Andrea Lippi 1,084 0.49% N/A 220,739 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 3 New Jersey's 3rd congressional district 1996 New Jersey's 3rd congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 3 1994 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 3 1998 November 5, 1996 x145px Jim Saxton, official 109th Congress photo.jpg Jim Saxton Republican Party (United States) 157,503 64.2% 3x4.svg John Leonardi Democratic Party (United States) 81,590 33.3% 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 Jim Saxton, incumbent Representative from Mount Holly since 1984 Results 1996 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Jim Saxton (incumbent) 18,949 100.00% 18,949 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates John Leonardi, Cherry Hill businessman Results 1996 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) John Leonardi 13,189 100.00% 13,189 100.00% General election Candidates Eugene B. Ashworth (Independent) Ken Feduniewicz (Independent) Agnes A. James (Independent) John Leonardi, Cherry Hill businessman (Democratic) Janice Presser (Independent) Jim Saxton, incumbent Representative from Mount Holly since 1984 (Republican) Campaign Leonardi focused his campaign on preserving Medicare by reducing benefits for the wealthy and balancing the federal budget. He proposed lowering the deficit by repealing tax cuts and cutting defense spending. Saxton was regarded as a formidable incumbent for his moderate stances on gun control and environmental protection, including preventing his party from weakening of the Clean Water Act, as well as his strong fundraising. Results 1996 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Jim Saxton (incumbent) 157,503 64.21% 2.19 Democratic Party (US) John Leonardi 81,590 33.26% 2.03 Independent politician Janice Presser 3,037 1.24% N/A Independent politician Agnes A. James 1,355 0.55% N/AIndependent politician Eugene B. Ashworth 1,134 0.46% N/A Independent politician Ken Feduniewicz 659 0.27% 245,278 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 4 New Jersey's 4th congressional district 1994 New Jersey's 4th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 4 1994 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 4 1998 November 5, 1996 x145px Chris smith portrait.jpg Chris Smith Republican Party (United States) 146,404 63.6% 3x4.svg Kevin Meara Democratic Party (United States) 77,565 33.7% 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, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Republican primary Candidates Chris Smith, incumbent Representative since 1981 Results 1996 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Chris Smith (incumbent) 17,080 100.00% 17,080 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Kevin John Meara, former member of the Hamilton Township Council Results 1996 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Kevin John Meara 14,217 100.00% 14,217 100.00% General election Candidates Robert Figueroa (Independent) Arnold Kokans (Independent) Kevin John Meara, former member of the Hamilton Township Council (Democratic) Chris Smith, incumbent Representative since 1981 (Republican) J. Morgan Strong (Independent) Candidate Meara matched the incumbent on a number of issues, including opposing abortion, favoring work requirements for welfare, and favoring stronger immigration restrictions. He opposed the North American Free Trade Agreement and supporter the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy. Results 1996 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Chris Smith (incumbent) 146,404 63.62% 4.27 Democratic Party (US) Kevin John Meara 77,565 33.71% 3.09 Independent politician Robert Figueroa 3,000 1.30% N/A Independent (politician) J. Morgan Strong 2,034 0.88% N/AIndependent politician Arnold Kokans 1,111 0.48% 0.03 230,114 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 5 New Jersey's 5th congressional district 1996 New Jersey's 5th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5 1994 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5 1998 November 5, 1996 x145px Marge Roukema.jpg Marge Roukema Republican Party (United States) 181,323 71.3% 3x4.svg Bill Auer Democratic Party (United States) 62,956 24.8% 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 and all of Warren County. Republican primary Candidates Roger Bacon, Libertarian nominee for this district in 1994Wildstein David 2024-02-23 Roger Bacon is back again, taking on Kean in GOP primary https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/roger-bacon-is-back-again-taking-on-kean-in-gop-primary/ 2025-06-13 New Jersey Globe en-US George Matreyek Marge Roukema, incumbent Representative from Ridgewood since 1981 Results 1996 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Marge Roukema (incumbent) 20,682 74.99%Republican Party (United States) George Matreyek 5,076 18.41%Republican Party (US) Roger Bacon 1,820 6.60% 27,578 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Bill Auer, Allendale advertising businessman and nominee for this district in 1994 Results 1996 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Bill Auer 8,227 100.00% 8,227 100.00% General election Candidates Bill Auer, Allendale advertising businessman and nominee for this district in 1994 (Democratic) Barry Childers (Independent) Helen Hamilton, Natural Law Party nominee for this district in 1994 (Independent) Dan Karlan (Independent) E. Gregory Kresge (Independent) Lorraine L. La Neve, Republican candidate for this district in 1994 (Independent) Marge Roukema, incumbent Representative from Ridgewood since 1981 (Republican) Campaign Running his second consecutive campaign, Bill Auer supported universal healthcare, reductions in defense spending, and permitting gay servicemembers in the military. Results 1996 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Marge Roukema (incumbent) 181,323 71.29% 2.96 Democratic Party (US) Bill Auer 62,956 24.75% 2.65Independent politician Lorraine L. La Neve 4,093 1.61% N/A Independent politician Dan Karlan 2,118 0.83% N/AIndependent politician Helen Hamilton 1,678 0.66% 0.32Independent politician Barry Childers 1,266 0.50% N/AIndependent politician E. Gregory Kresge 899 0.35% N/A 254,333 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 6 New Jersey's 6th congressional district 1996 New Jersey's 6th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 1994 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 1998 November 5, 1996 x145px Frank Pallone.png Frank Pallone Democratic Party (United States) 124,635 61.3% 3x4.svg Steve Corodemus Republican Party (United States) 73,402 36.1% U.S. Representative Frank Pallone Democratic Party (United States) Frank Pallone Democratic Party (United States)Incumbent Democrat Frank Pallone won. This district included parts of Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Democratic primary Candidates Frank Pallone, incumbent Representative from Long Branch since 1988 Results 1996 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Frank Pallone (incumbent) 24,475 100.00% 24,475 Republican primary Candidates Steve Corodemus, assemblyman from Atlantic Highlands Karen Anne Zaletel Results 1996 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Steve Corodemus 7,106 89.63%Republican Party (US) Karen Anne Zaletel 822 10.37% 7,928 100.00% General election Candidates Steve Corodemus, assemblyman from Atlantic Highlands (Republican) Susan H. Normandin (Independent) Frank Pallone, incumbent Representative from Long Branch since 1988 (Democratic) Keith Quarles (Independent) Richard Sorrentino (Independent) Stepfanie C. Trice (Independent) Campaign Pallone, considered a relative moderate, had opposed the NAFTA and GATT free trade initiatives but was one of the few Democrats outside of the South to support the tax cut provisions of the Contract with America. Corodemus criticized him for failing to write or sponsor enough legislation during his four terms in office. Results 1996 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Frank Pallone Jr. (incumbent) 124,635 61.25% 0.89 Republican Party (US) Steve Corodemus 73,402 36.07% 1.46 Independent politician Keith Quarles 2,044 1.00% N/A Independent politician Richard Sorrentino 1,509 0.74% N/A Independent politician Susan H. Normandin 1,247 0.61% N/A Independent politician Stefanie C. Trice 641 0.32% N/A 203,478 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 7 New Jersey's 7th congressional district 1996 New Jersey's 7th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7 1994 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7 1998 November 5, 1996 x145px Congressman Bob Franks.jpg Bob Franks Republican Party (United States) 128,817 55.4% 3x4.svg Larry Lerner Democratic Party (United States) 97,283 41.8% U.S. Representative Bob Franks Republican Party (United States) Bob Franks Republican Party (United States)Incumbent Bob Franks won. This district included parts of Essex, Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties. Republican primary Candidates Bob Franks, incumbent Representative from Summit since 1993 Results 1996 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Bob Franks (incumbent) 14,193 100.00% 14,193 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Larry Lerner, Union Township attorney and civil rights activist Results 1996 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Larry Lerner 12,760 100.00% 12,760 100.00% General election Candidates Dorothy De Laura (Independent) Bob Franks, incumbent Representative from Summit since 1993 (Republican) Nicholas W. Gentile (Independent) Larry Lerner, Union Township attorney and civil rights activist (Democratic) Robert G. Robertson (Independent) Campaign Lerner, a strong fundraiser, supported stringent environmental protections and jobs training programs for laid-off employees. He ran on a long record of activism, including suing to end tax exemptions for whites-only organizations in 1974 and lobbying for the release of wrongly imprisoned Jews in the former Soviet Union. Results 1996 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Bob Franks (incumbent) 128,817 55.39% 4.19 Democratic Party (US) Larry Lerner 97,283 41.83% 3.10 Independent politician Dorothy De Laura 4,076 1.75% N/AIndependent politician Nicholas W. Gentile 1,693 0.73% N/A Independent politician Robert G. Robertson 696 0.30% N/A 232,565 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 8 New Jersey's 8th congressional district 1996 New Jersey's 8th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1994 United States House of Representatives elections 1994 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 1998 November 5, 1996 x145px Bill Pascrell.png Bill Pascrell Democratic Party (United States) 98,853 51.2% WJMartini.jpg Bill Martini Republican Party (United States) 92,604 48.0% U.S. Representative Bill Martini Republican Party (United States) Bill Pascrell Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Bill Martini ran for a second term in office but was defeated by Paterson mayor Bill Pascrell. This district included parts of Essex and Passaic counties. Republican primary Candidates Bill Martini, incumbent Representative from Clifton since 1995 Results 1996 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Bill Martini (incumbent) 6,871 100.00% 6,871 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Bill Pascrell, mayor of Paterson and assemblyman Declined Herb Klein, former Representative for this district (199395) Results 1996 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Bill Pascrell 14,135 100.00% 14,135 100.00% General election Candidates Jeffrey Levine (Independent) Bill Martini, incumbent Representative from Clifton since 1995 (Republican) Bill Pascrell, mayor of Paterson and assemblyman (Democratic) Campaign The Democratic Party considered this their best opportunity to gain a seat in New Jersey in 1996; both parties agreed that it was a close contest. The candidates predicted they would spend more than $1 million each, making this the most expensive race in the state.1996-11-03 Guide to New Jersey Elections for the Senate and 13 Seats in the House https://www.nytimes.com/1996/11/03/nyregion/guide-to-new-jersey-elections-for-the-senate-and-13-seats-in-the-house.html 2025-06-13 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Pascrell focused on social issues, calling for federally financed anti-crime programs. He also sought to tie Martini to House speaker Newt Gingrich and the Contract with America, much of which Martini had supported during his term in office. Pascrell criticized the Republican Congress for proposing to slow the increase in federal Medicare spending by $270 billion over the next seven years. Martini focused his campaign on fiscal issues, calling for spending cuts and a reduction in the size of the federal government. He sought to distance himself from Republican congressional leadership, stressing his record on environmental protection and support for an increase in the federal minimum wage. Given his efforts to prevent development of the 17,500-acre Sterling Forest in New York, he won the endorsement of the Sierra Club. Both candidates supported a balanced-budget amendment and an overall reduction in the capital gains tax rate. Endorsements Bill Martini ;Organizations Sierra Club Results 1996 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Bill Pascrell Jr. 98,853 51.20% 2.63 Republican Party (US) Bill Martini (incumbent) 92,604 47.96% 1.91 Independent politician Jeffrey Levine 1,621 0.84% N/A 193,078 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 9 New Jersey's 9th congressional district 1996 New Jersey's 9th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9 1994 1996 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9 1996 November 5, 1996 x145px Steve Rothman, official photo portrait color.jpg Steve Rothman Democratic Party (United States) 117,646 56.2% 3x4.svg Kathleen Donovan Republican Party (United States) 89,005 42.5% U.S. Representative Bob Torricelli Democratic Party (United States) Steve Rothman Democratic Party (United States)Incumbent Democrat Bob Torricelli did not run for re-election, choosing instead to run for the open U.S. Senate seat vacated by Bill Bradley. In the race to succeed him, Steve Rothman defeated Kathleen Donovan. Democratic primary Candidates Lynne Athay Dow, Teaneck psychologistPreston Jennifer 1996-05-19 ON POLITICS;Who Needs June 4? These Candidates Do https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/19/nyregion/on-politics-who-needs-june-4-these-candidates-do.html 2025-06-23 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Robert Gordon, healthcare management consultant and former mayor of Fair Lawn Steve Rothman, Bergen County Surrogate and former mayor of Englewood Declined Bob Torricelli, incumbent Representative since 1983 (ran for U.S. Senate) Endorsements Steve Rothman ;U.S. representatives Bob Torricelli, incumbent Representative for this district Political parties Bergen County Democratic Party Hudson County Democratic Party Results 1996 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Steve Rothman 17,016 79.47%Democratic Party (US) Robert Gordon 3,715 17.35%Democratic Party (US) Lynne Athay Dow 680 3.18% 21,411 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Kathleen Donovan, Bergen County Clerk, former assemblywoman from Hackensack, and former chair of the New Jersey Republican Party and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Results 1996 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Kathleen Donovan 8,152 100.00% 8,152 100.00% General election Candidates Kathleen Donovan, Bergen County Clerk, former assemblywoman from Hackensack, and former chair of the New Jersey Republican Party and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Republican) Leon Myerson (Independent) Arthur B. Rosen (Independent) Steve Rothman, Bergen County Surrogate Court judge and former mayor of Englewood (Democratic) Campaign Both candidates ran on socially liberal platforms, supporting abortion rights, gun control, and federal funding for environmental protection. Donovan portrayed herself an independently minded moderate and voiced her opposition to presidential nominee Bob Dole's proposal for a 15 percent tax cut. Rothman called for a tax deduction on college tuition. Despite the Democratic lean of the district and the strength of Bill Clinton and Bob Torricelli atop the ticket, both parties devoted significant resources to the district. Donovan, who was considered the more recognizable candidate, was the strongest Republican nominee in many years. She won the endorsement of Local 346, a laborers union. Endorsements Kathleen Donovan (R) ;Labor unions Laborers Union Local 346 Results 1996 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Steve Rothman 117,646 56.19% 6.34 Republican Party (US) Kathleen Donovan 89,005 42.51% 6.46 Independent politician Arthur B. Rosen 2,730 1.30% N/AIndependent politician Leon Myerson 1,549 0.74% N/A 209,381 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 10 New Jersey's 10th congressional district 1996 New Jersey's 10th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 10 1994 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 10 1998 November 5, 1996 x145px Donald Payne, Official Portrait, c122th Congress.jpg Donald M. Payne Democratic Party (United States) 127,126 84.2% 3x4.svg Vanessa Williams Republican Party (United States) 22,086 14.6% 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, Hudson, and Union counties. Democratic primary Candidates Cecil J. Banks, Orange attorney Brian Connors Donald M. Payne, incumbent Representative from Newark since 1989 Results 1996 Democratic primaryDemocratic Party (US) Donald M. Payne (incumbent) 35,002 82.39%Democratic Party (US) Brian Connors 4,421 10.41%Democratic Party (US) Cecil J. Banks 3,062 7.21% 42,485 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Vanessa Williams, Newark attorney Results 1996 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Vanessa Williams 2,483 100.00% 2,483 100.00% General election Candidates Toni M. Jackson (Independent) Donald M. Payne, incumbent Representative from Newark since 1989 (Democratic) Harley Tyler (Independent) Vanessa Williams, Newark attorney (Republican) Campaign Williams deviated from the Republican platform by supporting affirmative action and the right to an abortion. Otherwise, she supported work requirements for welfare, a balanced budget amendment, and school vouchers. Despite the district's overwhelming Democratic lean, she stated, "I fully expect and intend to beat Congressman Payne." Results 1996 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Donald M. Payne (incumbent) 127,126 84.16% 9.29 Republican Party (US) Vanessa Williams 22,086 14.62% 7.26Independent politician Harley Tyler 1,192 0.79% N/A Independent politician Toni M. Jackson 656 0.43% N/A 151,060 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 11 New Jersey's 11th congressional district 1996 New Jersey's 11th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11 1994 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11 1998 November 5, 1996 x145px Rodney Frelinghuysen, official photo portrait, color.jpg Rodney Frelinghuysen Republican Party (United States) 169,091 66.3% 3x4.svg Chris Evangel Democratic Party (United States) 78,742 30.9% U.S. Representative Rodney Frelinghuysen Republican Party (United States) Rodney Frelinghuysen Republican Party (United States)Incumbent Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen won. This district consisted of all of Morris County and parts of Essex, Passaic, Somerset, and Sussex counties. Republican primary Candidates Rodney Frelinghuysen, incumbent Representative since 1995 Results 1996 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) 27,440 100.00% 27,440 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Chris Evangel, Morristown municipal bond analyst John Kucek, Holocaust revisionist and candidate for this district in 1994 Results 1996 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Chris Evangel 8,421 92.56%Democratic Party (US) John Kucek 677 7.44% 9,098 100.00% General election Candidates Ed de Mott (Independent) Chris Evangel, Morristown municipal bond analyst (Democratic) Austin S. Lett (Independent) Rodney Frelinghuysen, incumbent Representative since 1995 (Republican) Victoria S. Spruiell (Independent) Campaign Evangel ran on a liberal platform, proposing increased employment training grants, incentives for teenage mothers to stay in school, tax breaks for companies that train laid-off workers, and increased funding for environmental programs. Frelinghuysen, a first-term incumbent, had already secured a powerful position on the House Appropriations Committee and supported funding for the mass transit, Superfund cleanups, and housing for the elderly and disabled. Results 1996 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) 169,091 66.27% 4.93 Democratic Party (US) Chris Evangel 78,742 30.86% 2.90 Independent politician Ed de Mott 2,870 1.12% N/A Independent politician Austin S. Lett 2,618 1.03% N/AIndependent politician Victoria S. Spruiell 1,837 0.72% N/A 255,158 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 12 New Jersey's 12th congressional district 1996 New Jersey's 12th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1996 United States House of Representatives elections 1996 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 1998 November 5, 1996 x145px Mike Pappas.jpg Mike Pappas Republican Party (United States) 135,811 51.2% 3x4.svg David Del Vecchio Democratic Party (United States) 125,594 47.3% U.S. Representative Dick Zimmer Republican Party (United States) Mike Pappas Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Dick Zimmer did not run for re-election, choosing instead to run for the open U.S. Senate seat vacated by Bill Bradley. Somerset County freeholder Mike Pappas defeated Lambertville mayor David Del Vecchio in the general election to succeed Zimmer. This district, based in Central Jersey, included all of Hunterdon County and parts of Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Somerset counties. Republican primary Candidates John O. Bennett, state senator from Little Silver and senate majority leader Luis de Agustin Leonard Lance, assemblyman from Clinton Township Mike Pappas, Somerset County Freeholder and former mayor of Franklin Results 1996 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Mike Pappas 11,069 38.07%Republican Party (US) John O. Bennett 9,894 34.03%Republican Party (US) Leonard Lance 7,630 26.24%Republican Party (US) Luis de Agustin 481 1.65% 29,074 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates David Del Vecchio, mayor of Lambertville and chair of the Hunterdon County Democratic Party Rush Holt Jr., assistant director of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and son of U.S. Senator Rush Holt Carl J. Mayer, consumer advocate and member of the Princeton Township Committee Results 1996 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) David Del Vecchio 9,157 45.11%Democratic Party (US) Carl J. Mayer 6,373 31.39% Democratic Party (US) Rush Holt Jr. 4,771 23.50% 20,301 100.00% General election Candidates Philip G. Cenicola (Independent) David Del Vecchio, mayor of Lambertville and chair of the Hunterdon County Democratic Party (Democratic) Virginia A. Flynn (Independent) Joseph M. Mercurio (Independent) Mike Pappas, Somerset County Freeholder and former mayor of Franklin (Republican) Campaign Del Vecchio, a relatively nonpartisan candidate, ran on his support of the Brady Bill, won the endorsement of the Sierra Club, and opposed prayer in schools. Pappas supported welfare reform and tax reform. In a reversal of typical party positions, Del Vecchio supported the death penalty while Pappas opposed it. However, the candidates were most sharply divided on abortion rights, which Del Vecchio supported and Pappas strongly condemned. Pappas defended himself against accusations that he was a single-issue candidate or radical, arguing, "The radical positions of the Democrats are what is out of the mainstream." Results 1996 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Mike Pappas 135,811 51.20% 17.14 Democratic Party (United States) David Del Vecchio 125,594 47.35% 16.97 Independent politician Virginia A. Flynn 3,955 1.49% N/AIndependent politician Joseph M. Mercurio 2,650 1.00% N/A Independent politician Philip G. Cenicola 1,211 0.46% N/A 265,266 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 13 New Jersey's 13th congressional district 1996 New Jersey's 13th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 13 1994 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 13 1998 November 5, 1996 x145px Robert Menendez official photo (3x4).jpg Bob Menendez Democratic Party (United States) 115,457 78.8% 3x4.svg Carlos E. Munoz Republican Party (United States) 25,426 17.4% U.S. Representative Bob Menendez Democratic Party (United States) Bob Menendez Democratic Party (United States)Incumbent Democrat Bob Menendez won. This district included parts of Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, and Union counties. Democratic primary Candidates Christopher Curioli Bob Menendez, incumbent Representative from Union City since 1993 Results 1996 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Bob Menendez (incumbent) 34,685 92.82%Democratic Party (US) Christopher Curioli 2,685 7.18% 37,370 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Dick Hester Carlos E. Munoz, nominee for state senate in 1982 and 1991 and freeholder in 1990 Kenneth Suria Results 1996 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Carlos E. Munoz 2,482 58.66% Republican Party (US) Kenneth C. Suria 1,284 30.35%Republican Party (US) Dick Hester 465 10.99% 4,231 100.00% General election Candidates Mike Buoncristiano (Independent) William P. Estrada (Independent) Bob Menendez, incumbent Representative from Union City since 1993 (Democratic) Carlos E. Munoz, Republican nominee for state senate in 1982 and 1991 and freeholder in 1990 (Republican) Rupert Ravens (Independent) Herbert H. Shaw, perennial candidate (Independent) Campaign Although Munoz was well-known from his prior campaigns for office, he had never won a race. The typically Democratic district was expected to favor Menendez, who had strong cross-party support from Hispanic voters in the district. Results 1996 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Bob Menendez (incumbent) 115,457 78.83% 7.93 Republican Party (US) Carlos E. Munoz 25,426 17.36% 7.85 Independent politician Herbert Shaw 2,136 1.46% 0.08 Independent Mike Buoncristiano 2,094 1.43% N/A Independent (politician) William P. Estrada 720 0.49% N/AIndependent politician Rupert Ravens 637 0.43% N/A 146,470 100.00% Democratic Party (US) References New Jersey Category:1996 New Jersey elections 1996