2000 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

none February 2026 March 2025 September 2023 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey New Jersey legislative no 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 1998 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 2002 All 13 New Jersey seats to the United States House of Representatives 2000 11 07 70%https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/other/2022-1925-general-election-data.pdf General Election Data - 1924 to 2022 NJ.gov ( 28pp) Democratic Party (United States) 7 7 1,526,586 51.27% 1.57pp Republican Party (United States) 6 6 1,379,174 46.32% 0.96pp 300px District results 300px County results Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% Republican #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #d40000 70–80% The 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 7, 2000, 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, 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. Overview 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in New JerseyPartyVotesPercentageCandidatesSeats+/– Democratic 1,526,586 51.27%13 7 Republican 1,379,174 46.32%13 6 Green 47,850 1.61%12 0 Conservative5,9460.20%70Reform3,4260.12%30 Libertarian 2,159 0.07%2 0 Legalize Marijuana1,9590.07%10Socialist7880.03%10Natural Law7250.02%20Socialist Workers7040.02%20Constitution5620.02%10 Independents 7,452 0.25%6 0 Totals 2,977,331 100.00%63 13 — District 1 New Jersey's 1st congressional district Incumbent Democrat Rob Andrews won. Democratic primary Candidates Rob Andrews, incumbent representative from Haddon Heights since 1990 Results 2000 Democratic primaryOfficial List: Candidate Returns for House of Representatives for June 2000 Primary Election April 17, 2008 https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2000/2000-general-elect-house-candidate-tallies.pdf June 12, 2025 New Jersey Department of State Democratic Party (US) Rob Andrews (incumbent) 38,737 100.00% 38,737 Republican primary Candidates Charlene Cathcart, tax attorney Results 2000 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Charlene Cathcart 9,877 100.00% 9,877 General election Candidates Rob Andrews, incumbent representative from Haddon Heights since 1990 (Democratic) Charlene Cathcart, tax attorney (Republican) Ed Forchion, marijuana legalization activist (Legalize Marijuana) Catherine L. Parrish (Green) Joseph Patalivo (NJ Conservative) Results 2000 U.S. House electionhttps://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2000/2000-general-elect-house-candidate-tallies.pdf Official List: Candidate Returns for House of Representatives for November 2000 General Election May 17, 2008 June 12, 2025 Democratic Party (US) Rob Andrews (incumbent) 167,327 76.19% Republican Party (United States) Charlene Cathcart 46,455 21.15% Green Party of the United States Catherine L. Parrish 3,090 1.41% Legalize Marijuana Party Ed Forchion 1,959 0.89% New Jersey Conservative Party Joseph A. Patalivo 781 0.36% 219,612 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 2 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district Incumbent Republican Frank A. LoBiondo won. Republican primary Candidates Frank LoBiondo, incumbent representative since 1995 Results 2000 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Frank LoBiondo (incumbent) 28,834 100.00% 28,834 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Steven A. Farkas Edward G. Janosik, retired political science professor Results 2000 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Edward G. Janosik 14,148 81.70% Democratic Party (United States) Steven A. Farkas 3,168 18.30% 17,316 100.00% General election Candidates Robert Gabrielsky (Green)In Camden County, Gabrielsky was listed on the ballot as an Independent. Edward G. Janosik, retired political science professor (Democratic) Frank LoBiondo, incumbent representative since 1995 (Republican) Constantino Rozzo (Socialist)In Camden County, Rozzo was listed on the ballot as an Independent. Results 2000 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Frank LoBiondo (incumbent) 155,187 66.36% Democratic Party (US) Edward G. Janosik 74,632 31.91% Green Party (United States) Robert Gabrielsky 3,252 1.39% Socialist Party USA Constantino Rozzo 788 0.34% 233,859 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 3 New Jersey's 3rd congressional district Incumbent Republican Jim Saxton won. Republican primary Candidates Jim Saxton, incumbent representative from Mount Holly since 1984 Results 2000 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Jim Saxton (incumbent) 25,280 100.00% 25,280 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Susan Bass Levin, mayor of Cherry Hill Results 2000 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Susan Bass Levin 24,241 100.00% 24,241 100.00% General election Candidates Ken Feduniewicz (Reform) Aaron M. Kromash (Green) Susan Bass Levin, mayor of Cherry Hill (Democratic) Jim Saxton, incumbent representative from Mount Holly since 1984 (Republican) Norman E. Wahner (NJ Conservative) Results 2000 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Jim Saxton (incumbent) 157,053 57.30% Democratic Party (US) Susan Bass Levin 112,848 41.17% Green Party (United States) Aaron M. Kromash 2,515 0.92% Reform Party (United States) Ken Feduniewicz 948 0.35% New Jersey Conservative Party Norman E. Wahner 719 0.26% 274,083 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 4 New Jersey's 4th congressional district Incumbent Republican Chris Smith won. Republican primary Candidates Chris Smith, incumbent representative since 1981 Results 2000 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Chris Smith (incumbent) 20,062 100.00% 20,062 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Reed Gusciora, assemblyman from Princeton Withdrew Larry Schneider Results 2000 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Reed Gusciora 18,952 100.00% 18,952 100.00% General election Candidates Stuart Chaifetz (Green) Reed Gusciora, assemblyman from Princeton (Democratic) Chris Smith, incumbent representative from Robbinsville since 1981 (Republican) Paul D. Teel (Unthinkable Courage) Results 2000 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Chris Smith (incumbent) 158,515 63.20% Democratic Party (US) Reed Gusciora 87,956 35.07% Green Party (United States) Stuart Chaifetz 3,627 1.45% Independent (politician) Paul D. Teel 712 0.28% 250,810 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 5 New Jersey's 5th congressional district Incumbent Marge Roukema won after facing a strong primary challenge from Assemblyman Scott Garrett for the second consecutive election. Republican primary Candidates Scott Garrett, assemblyman from Wantage and candidate for this seat in 1998 Marge Roukema, incumbent representative from Ridgewood since 1981 Results 2000 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Marge Roukema (incumbent) 23,043 52.26% Republican Party (United States) Scott Garrett 21,051 47.74% 44,094 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Linda A. Mercurio, independent assembly candidate for New Jersey's 39th legislative district in 1999 Results 2000 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Linda A. Mercurio 14,743 100.00% 14,743 General election Candidates Ira Goodman (Reform) Helen Hamilton (Natural Law) Michael King (Green) Robert J. McCafferty (New Jersey Independents) Linda A. Mercurio, independent assembly candidate for New Jersey's 39th legislative district in 1999 (Democratic) Marge Roukema, incumbent representative from Ridgewood since 1981 (Republican) Results 2000 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Marge Roukema (incumbent) 175,546 65.37% Democratic Party (US) Linda A. Mercurio 81,715 30.43% Green Party of the United States Michael King 5,329 1.98% Independent politician Robert J. McCafferty 4,095 1.53% Reform Party of the United States of America Ira W. Goodman 1,358 0.51% Natural Law Party (United States) Helen Hamilton 481 0.18% 268,524 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 6 New Jersey's 6th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Frank Pallone won. Democratic primary Candidates Frank Pallone, incumbent representative from Long Branch since 1988 Results 2000 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Frank Pallone (incumbent) 24,475 100.00% 24,475 Republican primary Candidates Charles T. Hutchins Brian T. Kennedy, former state senator and assemblyman from Sea Girt and candidate for U.S. Senate in 1994 Withdrew Mike Ferguson, Brookdale College teacher and nominee for this district in 1998 (ran for 7th district)Peterson Iver 2000-06-02 Candidates in House Race Look for Way to Emerge From Field of 8 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/02/nyregion/candidates-in-house-race-look-for-way-to-emerge-from-field-of-8.html 2025-06-12 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Results 2000 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Brian T. Kennedy 5,683 65.98% Republican Party (United States) Charles T. Hutchins 2,930 34.02% 8,613 General election Candidates Earl Gray (Green) Brian T. Kennedy, former state senator and assemblyman from Sea Girt and candidate for U.S. Senate in 1994 (Republican) Sylvia Kuzmak (NJ Conservative) Frank Pallone, incumbent representative from Long Branch since 1988 (Democratic) Karen Zaletel (Reform) Results 2000 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Frank Pallone Jr. (incumbent) 141,698 67.52% Republican Party (US) Brian T. Kennedy 62,454 29.76% Green Party (US) Earl Gray 4,252 2.03% Reform Party of the United States of America Karen Zaletel 1,120 0.53% New Jersey Conservative Party Sylvia Kuzmak 328 0.16% 209,852 Democratic Party (US) District 7 New Jersey's 7th congressional district Incumbent Representative Bob Franks announced in December 1999 that he would not seek re-election to his seat in the House, in order to run for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Frank Lautenberg. His announcement left the 7th district seat open and hotly contested, with eight candidates declaring their campaigns for the major parties' nominations. In the June primary, Mike Ferguson and Maryanne Connelly won the Republican and Democratic nominations, respectively. The general election was also sharply contested between the two parties; the Democratic Party cited this seat as one of their top opportunities in the country. In June, prior to the primaries, a national Democratic spokesman said, "It's one of our best opportunities in the country to pick up a Republican-held seat. It's a competitive open seat with a suburban electorate that has been trending Democratic." In the end, Ferguson narrowly won the open seat over Connelly. Republican primary Candidates Mike Ferguson, Brookdale College teacher and nominee for New Jersey's 6th congressional district in 1998 Thomas Kean Jr., former aide to Bob Franks and son of former governor Thomas Kean Patrick Morrissey, deputy staff director and chief health counsel for the United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce Joel Weingarten, assemblyman from Millburn Withdrew Ken Gardner Jr., member of the Woodbridge Township Council and chair of the Woodbridge Republican Party2008-05-28 What ever happened to Frank Perrone, Jr., aka The Lawn Sign Kid, and other forgettable figures of Campaign 2000 https://observer.com/2008/05/what-ever-happened-to-frank-perrone-jr-aka-the-lawn-sign-kid-and-other-forgettable-figures-of-campaign-2000/ 2025-06-12 Observer en-US Roderick McNealy, Hillsborough resident Patricia L. Walsh, member of the Green Brook Township Council Declined Bob Franks, incumbent representative from Summit since 1993 (ran for U.S. Senate) Campaign Franks's decision in December 1999 to run for U.S. Senate set off a scramble to establish residency; three of the four eventual candidates did not live in the district at the time of Franks's announcement. Mike Ferguson, a Monmouth County teacher who was running as a candidate in the adjacent 6th district, moved into the 7th; Tom Kean Jr., the son of the former governor, was studying international relations at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in Boston; and Patrick Morrissey, a U.S. House staffer, relocated from Washington to run. Only Assemblyman Joel Weingarten, a resident of Millburn, actually lived in the district at the time Franks announced his campaign for U.S. Senate. Weingarten made an issue of his opponents' residencies. was also the oldest of the four candidates, at only 40 years. Kean, the son of a popular former governor and one of the state's most prominent political families, was the early favorite for the nomination in polling and the only candidate with significant name recognition. However, he lost the support of the county parties to Ferguson and Weingarten. Kean was also the most liberal of the four candidates on gun control and abortion. In the final weeks of the campaign, observers considered Ferguson and Weingarten the favorites. Endorsements Mike Ferguson Political parties Middlesex County Republican Party Somerset County Republican Party Thomas Kean Jr. State legislators Donald DiFrancesco, state senator from Scotch Plains and president of the New Jersey Senate Joel Weingarten Political parties Union County Republican Party Democratic primary Candidates Maryanne Connelly, mayor of Fanwood and nominee for this seat in 1998 Joel Farley, Westfield lawyer Jeffrey Golkin, member of the Warren Township Committee Mike Lapolla, former Union County freeholder Withdrew J. Brooke Hern, New Providence attorney and former Robert Torricelli staffer Campaign Maryanne Connelly, the party's nominee in 1998, had performed surprisingly well against Franks, a popular incumbent. Party leadership appeared prepared to nominate her against Franks again in 2000, but upon Franks's decision to run for U.S. Senate, they endorsed Mike Lapolla. Lapolla received further support from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, a rare pre-primary endorsement from the national body. A candidate debate on May 2 revealed few differences between the four contenders, who each favored Medicaid expansion, stricter gun control, and a right to abortion. Although Lapolla was considered a strong front-runner, he surprised observers with a sharp radio attack ad against Connelly, in which an actress plays Ms. Connelly as a contestant on a quiz show titled, ''Who Wants to Be a Member of Congress?'' In the ad, the Connelly character is questioned on her positions and requests a weather report so she can see ''which way the political winds are blowing.'' Connelly criticized the ad as sexist, and she received the endorsements of the National Organization for Women and EMILY's List. Endorsements Maryanne Connelly Organizations EMILY's List National Organization for Women Mike Lapolla State legislators Rudy Garcia, assemblyman and mayor of Union City Political parties Middlesex County Democratic Party Somerset County Democratic Party Union County Democratic Party Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee General election Candidates Jerry Coleman (Green) Maryanne Connelly, mayor of Fanwood and nominee for this seat in 1998 (Democratic) Mike Ferguson, Brookdale College teacher and nominee for New Jersey's 6th congressional district in 1998 (Republican) Shawn Gianella (NJ Conservative) Mary T. Johnson (Natural Law) Darren Young (Libertarian) Campaign During the campaign, Rutgers University sophomore Frank Perrone Jr. was arrested for stealing Ferguson campaign signs. Results 2000 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Mike Ferguson 123,438 51.84% Democratic Party (US) Maryanne Connelly 107,825 45.29% Green Party of the United States Jerry L. Coleman 5,292 2.22%Libertarian Party (United States) Darren Young 934 0.39%New Jersey Conservative Party Shawn Gianella 364 0.15%Natural Law Party (United States) Mary T. Johnson 244 0.10% 237,853 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 8 New Jersey's 8th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Bill Pascrell won. Democratic primary Candidates Bill Pascrell, incumbent representative from Paterson since 1997 Results 2000 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Bill Pascrell (incumbent) 23,701 100.00% 23,701 Republican primary Candidates Anthony Fusco Jr., former East Hanover Township attorney Bernard Anthony George Results 2000 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Anthony Fusco Jr. 8,690 78.89% Republican Party (US) Bernard Anthony George 2,325 21.11% 11,015 100.00% General election Candidates Joseph Fortunato (Green) Anthony Fusco Jr., former East Hanover Township attorney (Republican) Bill Pascrell, incumbent representative from Paterson since 1997 (Democratic) Viji Sargis (New Jersey Independents) Results 2000 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Bill Pascrell Jr. (incumbent) 134,074 66.99% Republican Party (US) Anthony Fusco Jr. 60,606 30.28% Green Party (US) Joseph Fortunato 4,469 2.23% Independent politician Viji Sargis 983 0.49% 200,132 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 9 New Jersey's 9th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Steve Rothman won. Democratic primary Candidates Steve Rothman, incumbent representative from Fair Lawn since 1997 Results 2000 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Steve Rothman (incumbent) 25,686 100.00% 25,686 Republican primary Candidates Joseph Tedeschi Results 2000 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Joseph Tedeschi 7,091 100.00% 7,091 General election Candidates Robert Corriston (NJ Conservative) Lewis Pell (Green) Michael Perrone Jr. (Independent/Progressive) Steve Rothman, incumbent representative from Fair Lawn since 1997 (Democratic) Joseph Tedeschi (Republican) Results 2000 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Steve Rothman (incumbent) 140,462 67.93% Republican Party (US) Joseph Tedeschi 61,984 29.98% Green Party of the United States Lewis Pell 2,273 1.10%Independent politician Michael Perrone Jr. 1,072 0.52%New Jersey Conservative Party Robert Corriston 980 0.47% 206,771 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 10 New Jersey's 10th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Donald M. Payne won. Democratic primary Candidates Donald M. Payne, incumbent representative from Newark since 1989 Results 2000 Democratic primaryDemocratic Party (US) Donald M. Payne (incumbent) 45,880 100.00% 45,880 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Dirk B. Weber Withdrew Rocky Flash, professional wrestler and race car driver Results 2000 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Dirk B. Weber 1,492 100.00% 1,492 100.00% General election Candidates Donald M. Payne, incumbent representative from Newark since 1989 (Democratic) Dirk B. Weber (Republican) Maurice Williams (Socialist Workers) Results 2000 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Donald M. Payne (incumbent) 133,073 87.52% Republican Party (US) Dirk B. Weber 18,436 12.13% Socialist Workers Party (United States) Maurice Williams 536 0.35% 152,045 Democratic Party (US) District 11 New Jersey's 11th congressional district Incumbent Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen won. Republican primary Candidates Rodney Frelinghuysen, incumbent representative since 1995 Campaign Filmmaker Michael Moore attempted to enter a ficus tree in the Republican primary against Frelinghuysen, but state election officials refused to certify its nominating petitions, forcing Moore to run a write-in campaign for the tree instead. Results 2000 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) 35,820 100.00% 35,820 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates John P. Scollo Results 2000 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) John P. Scollo 15,419 100.00% 15,419 100.00% General election Candidates Rodney Frelinghuysen, incumbent representative from Harding since 1995 (Republican) John Pickarski (Green) John P. Scollo (Democratic) James E. Spinosa (NJ Conservative) Results 2000 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) 186,140 67.97% Democratic Party (US) John P. Scollo 80,958 29.56% Green Party of the United States John Pickarski 5,199 1.90% New Jersey Conservative Party James E. Spinosa 1,541 0.56% 273,838 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 12 2000 New Jersey's 12th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 1998 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 2002 November 7, 2000 x145px Rush Holt, official 109th Congress photo.jpg Rush Holt Jr. Democratic Party (United States) 146,162 48.7% File:Dick Zimmer.jpg Dick Zimmer Republican Party (United States) 145,511 48.5% U.S. Representative Rush Holt Jr. Democratic Party (United States) Rush Holt Jr. Democratic Party (United States) New Jersey's 12th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Rush Holt Jr. won re-election to a second term in office, defeating former Representative Dick Zimmer by under 700 votes. In the Republican primary, Zimmer easily defeated his successor, one-term Representative Mike Pappas, who was seeking a return to Congress after losing the 1998 election to Holt. Democratic primary Candidates Rush Holt Jr., incumbent representative from Pennington since 1999 Results 2000 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Rush Holt (incumbent) 27,104 100.00% 27,104 Republican primary Candidates Mike Pappas, former representative for this district (199799) Dick Zimmer, former representative for this district (199197) and nominee for U.S. Senate in 1996 Declined Leonard Lance, assemblyman and candidate for this district in 1996Jacobs Andrew 2000-05-27 Congressional Primary in New Jersey Mirrors G.O.P.'s Divisions https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/27/nyregion/congressional-primary-in-new-jersey-mirrors-gop-s-divisions.html 2025-06-12 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Campaign Pappas, who lost his seat in embarrassing fashion after singing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Kenneth Star" on the floor of the House in 1998, ran for the Republican nomination. He faced his predecessor Dick Zimmer, who had given up the seat to run for U.S. Senate in 1996. Pappas was positioned as a strong conservative, while Zimmer was noted for his moderate stances on social issues. Zimmer had the support of most of the Republican Party establishment in the state, including governors Christine Todd Whitman and Tom Kean, party chair Chuck Haytaian, and all five county Republican organizations in the district, and supporters argued that he would be more likely to unseat Holt in the general election. Pappas had impassioned support from social conservatives, including opponents of abortion and gun control. The race was largely civil until May, when Zimmer began running radio advertisements with recordings of Zimmer singing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Kenneth Starr" and Pappas sent out mailers accusing Zimmer of inspiring the state income tax during his time as head of Common Cause in the 1970s. Zimmer's campaign was generally better funded and able to advertise, while Pappas relied on grassroots support and direct voter outreach. Endorsements Mike Pappas ;U.S. representatives Dick Armey, U.S. representative from TX 26 A and House majority leader Tom DeLay, U.S. representative from TX 22 A and House majority whip Organizations New Jersey Right to Life New Jersey Sportsman Association Individuals Thomas Kean, former governor of New Jersey Phyllis Schlafly, president of the Eagle ForumDick Zimmer ;Governors Christine Todd Whitman, governor of New Jersey U.S. representatives Thomas M. Davis III, U.S. representative from VA 11 A and chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee Dennis Hastert, U.S. representative from IL 14 A and speaker of the House State legislators Chuck Haytaian, chair of the New Jersey Republican Party and former speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly Political parties Hunterdon County Republican Party Mercer County Republican Party Middlesex County Republican Party Monmouth County Republican Party Somerset County Republican Party Results 2000 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Dick Zimmer 19,084 62.01% Republican Party (US) Mike Pappas 11,692 37.99% 30,776 100.00% General election Candidates John P. Desmond (NJ Conservative) Rush Holt Jr., incumbent representative from Pennington since 1999 (Democratic) Carl Mayer, runner-up for the Democratic nomination in this district in 1996 and 1998 (Green) Worth Winslow (Libertarian) Dick Zimmer, former representative for this district (199197) and nominee for U.S. Senate in 1996 (Republican) Results 2000 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Rush Holt (incumbent) 146,162 48.73% Republican Party (US) Dick Zimmer 145,511 48.51% Green Party (US) Carl Mayer 5,811 1.94% New Jersey Conservative Party John P. Desmond 1,233 0.41% Libertarian Party (US) Worth Winslow 1,225 0.41% 299,942 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 13 New Jersey's 13th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Bob Menendez won. This is a heavily urbanized district covering Hudson County. Democratic primary Candidates Bob Menendez, incumbent representative from Union City since 1993 Withdrew Esther Gatria, college student Campaign Esther Gatria, a college student with ties to Union City mayor and assemblyman Rudy Garcia, submitted petitions to challenge Menendez, but withdrew after Menendez urged U.S. Attorney Robert J. Cleary to investigate her petition signatures for fraud. She later took a job in Garcia's office, but he resigned under scrutiny a few weeks later. Results 2000 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Bob Menendez (incumbent) 37,357 100.00% 37,357 Republican primary Candidates Theresa de Leon Carlos E. Munoz Harold Turner Results 2000 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Theresa de Leon 2,045 57.52% Republican Party (US) Carlos E. Munoz 849 23.88% Republican Party (US) Harold Turner 661 18.59% 3,555 100.00% General election Candidates Theresa de Leon (Republican) Alina Lydia Fonteboa (In Common Effort) Dick Hester (Constitution) Claudette C. Meliere (Green) Bob Menendez, incumbent representative from Union City since 1993 (Democratic) Kari Sachs (Socialist Workers) Herbert Shaw, perennial candidate (Politicians are Crooks) Results 2000 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Bob Menendez (incumbent) 117,856 78.69% Republican Party (US) Theresa de Leon 27,849 18.60% Green Party (US) Claudette C. Meliere 2,741 1.83% Constitution Party (US) Dick Hester 562 0.38% Independent (politician) Herbert H. Shaw 357 0.24% Independent politician Alina Lydia Fonteboa 233 0.16% Socialist Workers Party (United States) Kari Sachs 168 0.11% 149,766 Democratic Party (US) Notes References New Jersey Category:2000 New Jersey elections 2000