1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

none February 2026 September 2023 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey New Jersey legislative no 77%https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/other/2022-1925-general-election-data.pdf General Election Data - 1924 to 2022 NJ.gov ( 34pp) 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 1990 All 14 New Jersey seats to the United States House of Representatives 1988 11 08 Democratic Party (United States) 8 8 1,336,324 48.1% 4.1 Republican Party (United States) 6 6 1,411,850 50.9% 3.9 300px District results 300px County results Democratic #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #002b84 90–100% Republican #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #d40000 70–80% #aa0000 80–90% The 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 8, 1988, 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 fourteen seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1980 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms. Despite George H.W. Bush's landslide victory in the state's concurrent presidential election, in which he carried all but two congressional districts, the Republican Party made no gains in the House. Overview 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New JerseyAnderson Donnald K. April 20, 1989 STATISTICS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AND CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 8, 1988 https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1988election.pdf 32 June 23, 2025 Office of the Clerk of the United States House of RepresentativesPartyVotesPercentageCandidatesSeats+/– Democratic1,336,32548.14%14 8 Republican1,411,84050.86%13 6 Libertarian9,2150.33%70Socialist Workers5,5730.20%20Communist4420.02%10Independents12,7090.46%80 Totals2,776,104 100.00%44 14 District 1 New Jersey's 1st congressional district 1988 New Jersey's 1st congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1 1990 1988 11 08 x145px James Florio 1983 (3x4 cropped).jpg James Florio Democratic Party (United States) 141,988 69.9% 3x4.svg Frank Cristaudo Republican Party (United States) 60,037 29.5% U.S. Representative James Florio Democratic Party (United States) James Florio Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Democrat James Florio won. The district included parts of Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties. Democratic primary Candidates James Florio, incumbent Representative since 1975 Results 1988 Democratic primaryCandidates: Office of House of Representatives -- Primary Election, June 7, 1988 https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1988/1988-primary-election-results-house-vacancy.pdf June 20, 2025 New Jersey Department of State Democratic Party (US) James Florio (incumbent) 41,745 100.00% 41,745 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Frank A. Cristaudo, East Greenwich lawyer and former Gloucester County judge Results 1988 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Frank A. Cristaudo 10,403 100.00% 10,403 100.00% General election Candidates Richard Bartucci (Libertarian) Frank A. Cristaudo, East Greenwich lawyer and former Gloucester County judgeSullivan Joseph F. 1988-10-12 Aspiring Congressmen Tough Out Jersey Races https://www.nytimes.com/1988/10/12/nyregion/aspiring-congressmen-tough-out-jersey-races.html 2025-06-24 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 (Republican) James Florio, incumbent Representative since 1975 (Republican) Campaign Florio, who had run for governor in 1977 and 1981, was widely considered the leading Democratic contender for 1989. Accordingly, the campaign became a referendum on his potential 1989 candidacy. Cristaudo pointed to Florio's poor congressional attendance during his 1981 campaign and arguing, "The people of this district will be without a Congressman for almost a year in 1989 if they re-elect Mr. Florio, and if he wins the race for governor, they'll have to go through the expense of a special election to pick another Congressman." Cristaudo also criticized Florio for failing to deliver on a promised veterans hospital, which was built in Ocean County instead. Richard Bartucci, the Libertarian candidate, criticized obstacles to free trade, arguing, "If we don't have free trade that allows goods to cross borders, then armies will cross them." Results 1988 U.S. House electionhttps://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1988/1988-general-election-results-house.pdf Votes Cast for the Office of United States House of Representatives: General Election, November 8, 1988 June 20, 2025 Democratic Party (US) James Florio (incumbent) 141,988 69.89% 5.75 Republican Party (United States) Frank A. Cristaudo 60,037 29.55% 5.95Libertarian Party (United States) Richard A. Bartucci 1,125 0.55% 0.20 203,153 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 2 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district 1988 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2 1990 1988 11 08 x145px William J. Hughes (cropped).jpg William J. Hughes Democratic Party (United States) 134,505 65.7% 3x4.svg Kirk W. Conover Republican Party (United States) 67,769 33.1% U.S. Representative William J. Hughes Democratic Party (United States) William J. Hughes Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent William J. Hughes won. This district, the largest in South Jersey, included all of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties and parts of Gloucester County. Democratic primary Candidates William J. Hughes, incumbent Representative since 1975 Results 1988 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) William J. Hughes (incumbent) 22,411 100.00% 22,411 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Kirk W. Conover, Atlantic County freeholder Thomas M. Warner Results 1988 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Kirk W. Conover 16,157 84.04%Republican Party (US) Thomas M. Warner 3,069 15.96% 19,226 100.00% General election Candidates Kirk W. Conover, Atlantic County freeholder (Republican) William J. Hughes, incumbent Representative since 1975 (Democratic) Richard A. Schindenwolf Jr. (Pro-Life Conservative) Campaign Hughes said that the overriding issue in the campaign should be his record, "whether I have been a good Congressman, have exhibited honesty and integrity, and have been accessible and accountable and whether there is any reason to make a change." Conover ran on his support of a balanced budget amendment and line-item veto, as well as his support for the Gramm–Rudman–Hollings Balanced Budget Act, which Hughes opposed as a "fiscal straightjacket" which he argued underfunded the United States Coast Guard and other vital services. Richard Schindenwolf called for abortion to be outlawed and more United States opposition to communism, including the overthrow of Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua. He said that the failed Bay of Pigs invasion had "enabled communism to get a toehold in Cuba and paved the way for exportation of communism to other parts of the Caribbean." Results 1988 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) William J. Hughes (incumbent) 134,505 65.73% 1.53 Republican Party (United States) Kirk W. Conover 67,769 33.12% 4.48Independent politician Richard A. Schindenwolf Jr. 2,372 1.16% N/A 204,646 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) District 3 1988 New Jersey's 3rd congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 3 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 1990 1988 11 08 x145px Frank Pallone.png Frank Pallone Democratic Party (United States) 117,024 51.6% 3x4.svg Joseph Azzolina Republican Party (United States) 107,479 47.4% U.S. Representative Vacant Frank Pallone Democratic Party (United States)New Jersey's 3rd congressional district This seat was vacant following the death of incumbent James J. Howard on March 25, 1988. Frank Pallone won the open seat, as well as a special election to complete Howard's unexpired term in office. This district included parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties. Democratic primary Candidates Frank Pallone, state senator and member of the Long Branch City Council Withdrew Richard McAleer, car leasing agent and candidate for U.S. Senate in 1982Service States News 1988-05-22 3d-District Race Could Be Costly https://www.nytimes.com/1988/05/22/nyregion/3d-district-race-could-be-costly.html 2025-06-20 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Declined Joseph Frankel, mayor of EatontownWildstein David 2018-11-26 How Frank Pallone got to Congress https://newjerseyglobe.com/fr/how-frank-pallone-got-to-congress/ 2025-06-20 New Jersey Globe en-US Richard Van Wagner, state senator from Middletown Results 1988 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Frank Pallone 24,105 100.00% 24,105 100.00% Special primary results 1988 Democratic special primary Democratic Party (US) Frank Pallone 22,198 100.00% 22,198 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Joseph Azzolina, former assemblyman and state senator from Middletown Scott M. Colabella, former aide to Governor Thomas KeanSullivan Joseph F. 1988-06-05 POLITICS; One Million Expected At the Polls In Primaries https://www.nytimes.com/1988/06/05/nyregion/politics-one-million-expected-at-the-polls-in-primaries.html 2025-06-20 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Brian T. Kennedy, former state senator from Sea Girt and nominee for this district in 1984 and 1986 Brian J. Rechten, advertising agent and promoterSullivan Joseph F. 1988-06-06 Young Lawyer Opposing House Veteran in Jersey https://www.nytimes.com/1988/06/06/nyregion/young-lawyer-opposing-house-veteran-in-jersey.html 2025-06-23 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 John J. Whalen, retired U.S. Army colonel Withdrew Anthony M. Villane, assemblyman from Long Branch Results 1988 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Joseph Azzolina 15,433 66.93%Republican Party (US) Brian T. Kennedy 3,251 14.10%Republican Party (US) Scott M. Colabella 1,789 7.76%Republican Party (US) Brian J. Rechten 1,587 6.88%Republican Party (US) John J. Whalen 1,000 4.34% 23,060 100.00% Special primary results 1988 Republican special primary Republican Party (US) Joseph Azzolina 16,816 84.17%Republican Party (US) Scott M. Colabella 3,163 15.83% 19,979 100.00% General election Candidates Joseph Azzolina, former assemblyman and state senator from Middletown (Republican) Frank Pallone, state senator and member of the Long Branch City Council (Democratic) Laura Stewart (Libertarian) Results 1988 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Frank Pallone 117,024 51.64% 7.06 Republican Party (US) Joseph Azzolina 107,479 47.43% 6.13 Libertarian Party (United States) Laura Stewart 2,107 0.93% N/A 226,610 100.00% Democratic Party (US) Special election results 1988 U.S. House special electionhttps://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1988/1988-general-election-results-vacancies-house-gen-assembly.pdf June 20, 2025 Special Elections to Fill a Vacancy: House of Representatives, November 8, 1988 New Jersey Department of State Democratic Party (US) Frank Pallone 116,988 51.95% Republican Party (US) Joseph Azzolina 106,489 47.29% Libertarian Party (United States) Laura Stewart 1,713 0.76% 225,190 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 4 New Jersey's 4th congressional district 1988 New Jersey's 4th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 4 1990 1988 11 08 x145px Chris smith portrait.jpg Chris Smith Republican Party (United States) 155,283 65.7% 3x4.svg Betty Holland Democratic Party (United States) 79,006 33.4% 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 1988 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Chris Smith (incumbent) 12,974 100.00% 12,974 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Betty Holland, wife of Trenton mayor Arthur John HollandSullivan Joseph F. 1988-10-29 Jersey Focuses On Tight Race For Congress https://www.nytimes.com/1988/10/29/nyregion/jersey-focuses-on-tight-race-for-congress.html 2025-06-20 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Saul G. Hornik, mayor of MarlboroSerrano Ken Marlboro's corrupt past gives way to new era https://www.app.com/story/news/local/how-we-live/2015/06/12/marlboro-nj-asian-diversity/71120336/ 2025-06-20 Asbury Park Press en-US Results 1988 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Betty Holland 21,169 67.38%Democratic Party (US) Saul G. Hornik 10,247 32.62% 31,416 100.00% General election Candidates Judson M. Carter (Independent) Betty Holland, wife of Trenton mayor Arthur John Holland (Democratic) Daniel A. Maiullo Jr. (Libertarian) Chris Smith, incumbent Representative since 1981 (Republican) Results 1988 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Chris Smith (incumbent) 155,283 65.74% 4.63 Democratic Party (US) Betty Holland 79,006 33.45% 5.83 Independent politician Judson M. Carter 1,114 0.47% N/ALibertarian Party (United States) Daniel A. Maiullo Jr. 791 0.33% N/A 236,194 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 5 New Jersey's 5th congressional district 1988 New Jersey's 5th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5 1990 1988 11 08 x145px Marge Roukema.jpg Marge Roukema Republican Party (United States) 175,562 75.7% 3x4.svg Lee Monaco Democratic Party (United States) 54,828 23.6% 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 1988 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Marge Roukema (incumbent) 19,101 100.00% 19,101 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Lee Monaco, Englewood prosecutorSullivan Joseph F. 1988-11-05 Jersey House Contests Seen As Groundwork for Future https://www.nytimes.com/1988/11/05/nyregion/jersey-house-contests-seen-as-groundwork-for-future.html 2025-06-20 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Results 1988 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Lee Monaco 14,166 100.00% 14,166 100.00% General election Candidates Daniel M. Karlan (Libertarian) Lee Monaco, Englewood prosecutor (Democratic) Marge Roukema, incumbent Representative from Ridgewood since 1981 (Republican) Campaign Monaco ran a campaign calling for principles of natural law, "to clothe the naked, feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and care for the elderly" by restricting unnecessary military spending. Results 1988 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Marge Roukema (incumbent) 175,562 75.69% 7.69 Democratic Party (US) Lee Monaco 54,828 23.64% 8.36 Libertarian Party (United States) Daniel M. Karlan 1,546 0.67% N/A 231,936 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 6 New Jersey's 6th congressional district 1988 New Jersey's 6th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 1990 1988 11 08 x145px File:Bernard J. Dwyer.jpg Bernard J. Dwyer Democratic Party (United States) 120,125 61.1% 3x4.svg Peter J. Sica Republican Party (United States) 74,824 38.1% 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 Bernard J. Dwyer, incumbent Representative from Edison since 1981 Results 1988 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Bernard J. Dwyer (incumbent) 32,303 100.00% 32,303 100.00% Republican primary Candidates James G. Fennessy Peter J. Sica, mayor of Carteret Results 1988 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Peter J. Sica 5,047 72.10%Republican Party (US) James G. Fennessy 1,953 27.90% 7,000 100.00% General election Candidates Bernard J. Dwyer, incumbent Representative from Edison since 1981 (Democratic) Joan Paltrineri (Workers) Howard F. Schoen (Libertarian) Peter J. Sica, mayor of Carteret (Republican) Results 1988 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Bernard J. Dwyer (incumbent) 120,125 61.10% 7.90 Republican Party (US) Peter J. Sica 74,824 38.06% 9.13 Socialist Workers Party (United States) Joan Paltrineri 1,034 0.53% N/A Libertarian Party (United States) Howard F. Schoen 615 0.31% N/A 196,598 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 7 New Jersey's 7th congressional district 1988 New Jersey's 7th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7 1990 1988 11 08 x145px Matthew J. Rinaldo.jpg Matt Rinaldo Republican Party (United States) 153,350 74.6% 3x4.svg James Hely Democratic Party (United States) 52,189 25.4% 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 1988 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Matt Rinaldo (incumbent) 18,018 100.00% 18,018 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates James Hely, lawyer and member of the Westfield Town Council Results 1988 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) James Hely 20,198 100.00% 20,198 100.00% General election Candidates James Hely, lawyer and member of the Westfield Town Council (Democratic) Matt Rinaldo, incumbent Representative from Union since 1973 (Republican) Results 1988 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Matt Rinaldo (incumbent) 153,350 74.61% 4.43 Democratic Party (US) James Hely 52,189 25.39% 4.43 205,539 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 8 New Jersey's 8th congressional district 1988 New Jersey's 8th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 8 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 8 1990 1988 11 08 x145px Robert A. Roe.jpg Robert A. Roe Democratic Party (United States) 96,035 100.0% 3x4.svg U.S. Representative Robert A. Roe Democratic Party (United States) Robert A. Roe Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Robert Roe won without opposition. This district included parts of Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic counties. Democratic primary Candidates Robert A. Roe, incumbent Representative from Wayne since 1969 Results 1988 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Robert A. Roe (incumbent) 19,173 100.00% 19,173 100.00% General election Candidates Robert A. Roe, incumbent Representative from Wayne since 1969 (Democratic) Results 1988 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Robert A. Roe 96,035 100.00% 37.21 96,035 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 9 New Jersey's 9th congressional district 1988 New Jersey's 9th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9 1990 1988 11 08 x145px Rep Robert Torricelli.jpg Bob Torricelli Democratic Party (United States) 142,012 67.1% 3x4.svg Roger J. Lane Republican Party (United States) 68,363 32.3% 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 Results 1988 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Robert G. Torricelli (incumbent) 30,995 100.00% 30,995 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Roger J. Lane, mayor of New MilfordWildstein David 2024-06-05 Incumbent loses in Wyckoff GOP split; Torricelli's '88 opponent returns https://newjerseyglobe.com/local/incumbent-loses-in-wyckoff-gop-split-torricellis-88-opponent-returns/ 2025-06-20 New Jersey Globe en-US Results 1988 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Roger J. Lane 7,872 100.00% 7,872 100.00% General election Candidates Richard J. Kemly (Poor Man's) Roger J. Lane, mayor of New Milford (Republican) Bob Torricelli, incumbent Representative from Englewood since 1983 (Democratic) Results 1988 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Bob Torricelli (incumbent) 142,012 67.15% 1.87 Republican Party (US) Roger J. Lane 68,363 32.32% 1.34 Independent politician Richard J. Kemly 1,119 0.53% N/A 211,494 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 10 New Jersey's 10th congressional district 1988 New Jersey's 10th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 10 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 10 1990 1988 11 08 x145px Donald Payne, Official Portrait, c122th Congress.jpg Donald M. Payne Democratic Party (United States) 84,681 77.4% 3x4.svg Michael Webb Republican Party (United States) 13,848 12.6% U.S. Representative Peter W. Rodino 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. Payne was the first black Representative elected from New Jersey; this district, which had been majority-black since 1973, had long been expected to elect a black Representative upon Rodino's retirement. Democratic primary Candidates Ralph T. Grant Jr., member of the Newark City Council Donald M. Payne, member of the Newark City Council and candidate for this district in 1980 and 1986 Declined Peter W. Rodino, incumbent Representative since 1949 Results 1988 Democratic primaryDemocratic Party (US) Donald M. Payne 40,608 73.15%Democratic Party (US) Ralph T. Grant Jr. 14,908 26.85% 55,516 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Michael Webb, U.S. Department of Education program coordinator Results 1988 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Michael Webb 562 100.00% 562 100.00% General election Candidates Alan Bowser (Independent) Mindy Bridno (Socialist Workers) Alvin Curtis (Time for Change) Donald M. Payne, member of the Newark City Council and candidate for this district in 1980 and 1986 (Democratic) Michael Webb, U.S. Department of Education program coordinator (Republican) Withdrew Anthony Imperiale, former state senator, assemblyman and member of the Newark City Council (People's Choice) Results 1988 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Donald M. Payne 84,681 77.35% 18.59 Republican Party (US) Michael Webb 13,848 12.65% N/AIndependent politician Anthony Imperiale (withdrawn) 5,422 4.95% N/ASocialist Workers Party (United States) Mindy Bridno 4,539 4.15% 0.09Independent politician Alvin Curtis 551 0.50% N/AIndependent politician Alan Bowser 432 0.39% N/A 109,473 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 11 New Jersey's 11th congressional district 1988 New Jersey's 11th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11 1990 1988 11 08 x145px Dean Gallo.jpg Dean Gallo Republican Party (United States) 154,654 70.5% 3x4.svg John C. Shaw Democratic Party (United States) 64,773 29.5% 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 1988 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Dean Gallo (incumbent) 24,629 100.00% 24,629 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates John C. Shaw, supervisor in the office of the Essex County Clerk Results 1988 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) John C. Shaw 15,478 100.00% 15,478 100.00% General election Candidates John C. Shaw, supervisor in the office of the Essex County Clerk (Democratic) Dean Gallo, incumbent Representative since 1985 (Republican) Jasper Gould (Populist) Results 1988 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Dean Gallo (incumbent) 154,654 70.48% 2.46 Democratic Party (US) John C. Shaw 64,773 29.52% 2.46 219,427 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 12 New Jersey's 12th congressional district 1988 New Jersey's 12th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 1990 1988 11 08 x145px Jim Courter.jpg Jim Courter Republican Party (United States) 165,918 69.3% 3x4.svg Norman Weinstein Democratic Party (United States) 71,596 29.9% U.S. Representative Jim Courter Republican Party (United States) Jim Courter Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Jim Courter won. This sprawling district included all of Hunterdon County and parts of Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren counties. Republican primary Candidates Jim Courter, incumbent Representative since 1979 Thomas J. Young Results 1988 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Jim Courter (incumbent) 25,816 89.04%Republican Party (US) Thomas J. Young 3,177 10.96% 28,993 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Norman J. Weinstein, former president of the Somerville Borough Council and candidate for this district in 1984 Results 1988 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Norman J. Weinstein 20,599 100.00% 20,599 100.00% General election Candidates Jim Courter, incumbent Representative since 1979 (Republican) Stephen Friedlander (Libertarian) Norman J. Weinstein, former president of the Somerville Borough Council and candidate for this district in 1984 (Democratic) Campaign Despite the district's strong Republican lean, Courter ran an active campaign with frequent television advertising which made no mention of his re-election bid, in order to raise his profile ahead of an anticipated 1989 run for governor. Weinstein criticized Courter's record on environmental legislation; he received the lowest rating in the New Jersey delegation from the League of Conservation Voters. Courter defended the attack by citing bills he had sponsored protecting clean air and water and restricting offshore dumping and oil drilling. Weinstein also criticized Courter's call to follow Michigan, Florida and New York in restricting lawsuits for all but the most serious automobile injuries and allowing automobile insurers to establish rates, rather than the state government. Results 1988 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Jim Courter (incumbent) 165,918 69.27% 5.78 Democratic Party (United States) Norman J. Weinstein 71,596 29.89% 6.62 Libertarian Party (United States) Stephen Friedlander 2,023 0.84% N/A 239,537 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 13 1988 New Jersey's 13th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 13 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 13 1990 1988 11 08 x145px Jim Saxton, official 109th Congress photo.jpg Jim Saxton Republican Party (United States) 167,470 69.5% 3x4.svg Jim Smith Democratic Party (United States) 73,561 30.5% 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 since 1984 Results 1988 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Jim Saxton (incumbent) 23,282 100.00% 23,282 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Michael DiMarco James B. Smith, former mayor of Mount Holly and nominee for this district in 19842008-11-03 Jim Smith, three-time Saxton rival, dies https://observer.com/2008/11/jim-smith-three-time-saxton-rival-dies/ 2025-06-23 Observer en-US Results 1988 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) James B. Smith 20,109 87.02%Democratic Party (US) Michael DiMarco 3,000 12.98% 23,109 100.00% General election Candidates Jim Saxton, incumbent Representative since 1984 (Republican) James B. Smith, former mayor of Mount Holly and nominee for this district in 1984 (Democratic) Campaign Saxton ran on his support for preserving Social Security benefits and providing home healthcare for the elderly, along with Ronald Reagan's economic program, which he credited for "the economic growth and low unemployment... that we have enjoyed for the last few years." Smith said he supported trade restrictions on foreign imports to protect American jobs and industry; Saxton supported Reagan's decision to veto such restrictions. Smith also called for the restoration of "impact aid" for public school districts serving families of military personnel, a large number of which lived in this district. Results 1988 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Jim Saxton (incumbent) 167,470 69.48% 4.12 Democratic Party (US) James B. Smith 73,561 30.52% 4.12 241,031 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 14 New Jersey's 13th congressional district 1988 New Jersey's 14th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 14 1986 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 13 1990 1988 11 08 x145px Frank Guarini-102nd Congress (1991).jpeg Frank Guarini Democratic Party (United States) 104,001 67.3% 3x4.svg Fred Theemling Jr. Republican Party (United States) 47,293 30.6% 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 Edward A. Allen, pastor of Philemon Missionary Baptist Church in Newark Frank J. Guarini, incumbent Representative since 1979 Robert P. Haney Jr., Jersey City attorney and barkeeper Endorsements Frank J. Guarini (incumbent) ;Local officials Dennis P. Collins, mayor of Bayonne Nicholas J. Cicco, mayor of Guttenberg Anthony R. Cucci, mayor of Jersey City Anthony De Fino, mayor of West New York Leo Gattoni, mayor of North Bergen Henry J. Hill, mayor of Kearny Stanley Iacono, mayor of Weehawken Bob Menendez, mayor of Union City Patrick Pasculli, mayor of Hoboken Frank E. Rodgers, mayor of HarrisonRobert P. Haney Jr. ;Federal executive branch officials Ted Sorensen, former White House Counsel Local officials Glenn Cunningham, president of the Jersey City Council Four other members of the Jersey City Council Organizations Indian-American Political Action Club Indo-American Association of Hudson County Inc. Irish-American Civic Association Results 1988 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Frank J. Guarini (incumbent) 35,964 67.01%Democratic Party (US) Robert P. Haney Jr. 10,680 19.90%Democratic Party (United States) Edward A. Allen 7,027 13.09% 53,671 100.00% Republican primary Candidates James V. McNally Louis Russo Results 1988 Republican primary Republican Party (US) James V. McNally 5,370 76.61%Republican Party (US) Louis Russo 1,639 23.38% 7,009 100.00% After the primary, Russo was replaced by Fred Theemling Jr. on the general election ballot. General election Candidates Peter Galbo (Independent) Frank J. Guarini, incumbent Representative since 1979 (Democratic) John A. Jones ("All-Peoples Congress") John Rummel (Communist) Fred J. Theemling Jr., former Hudson County assistant prosecutorNieves 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 (Republican) Christopher White (Libertarian) Results 1988 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Frank J. Guarini (incumbent) 104,001 67.34% 3.33 Republican Party (US) Fred J. Theemling Jr. 47,293 30.62% 3.92 Independent politician John A. Jones 1,346 0.87% N/A Libertarian Party (United States) Christopher White 1,006 0.65% N/ACommunist Party USA John Rummel 442 0.29% N/AIndependent politician Peter Galbo 353 0.23% N/A 154,440 100.00% Democratic Party (US) References 1988 New Jersey Category:1988 New Jersey elections