1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

none February 2026 September 2023 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey New Jersey legislative no 43%https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/other/2022-1925-general-election-data.pdf General Election Data - 1924 to 2022 NJ.gov ( 36pp) 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey 1988 All 14 New Jersey seats to the United States House of Representatives 1986 11 04 Democratic Party (United States) 8 8 811,066 52.2% 1.8 Republican Party (United States) 6 6 730,596 47.0% 2.2 300px District results 300px County results Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #002b84 90–100% Republican #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #d40000 70–80% The 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 8, 1986, to determine who would represent the people of New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives. This election coincided with national elections for U.S. House and U.S. Senate. New Jersey had fourteen seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1980 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms. All incumbents were re-elected to their seats. Overview 1986 United States House of Representatives elections in New JerseyAnderson Donnald K. May 29, 1987 STATISTICS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 4, 1986 https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1986election.pdf June 23, 2025 Office of the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives 25PartyVotesPercentageCandidatesSeats+/–Democratic811,06652.21%148Republican730,59647.03%136Socialist Workers1,9770.13%10Libertarian9310.06%10Independents8,9740.58%50Totals1,553,544100.00%3414 District 1 New Jersey's 1st congressional district 1986 New Jersey's 1st congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 1 1988 1986 11 04 x145px James Florio 1983 (3x4 cropped).jpg James Florio Democratic Party (United States) 93,497 75.6% 3x4.svg Fred Busch Republican Party (United States) 29,175 23.6% 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 Charles W. Kahler Results 1986 Democratic primaryCandidates for the Office of House of Representatives -- Primary Election, Held June 3, 1986 https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1986/1986-primary-results-us-house.pdf June 20, 2025 New Jersey Department of State Democratic Party (US) James Florio (incumbent) 22,581 95.70%Democratic Party (US) Charles W. Kahler 1,015 4.30% 23,596 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Fred A. Busch Results 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Fred A. Busch 7,537 100.00% 7,537 100.00% General election Candidates Fred A. Busch (Republican) James Florio, incumbent Representative since 1975 (Republican) Jerry Zeldin (Libertarian) Results 1986 U.S. House electionhttps://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1986/1986-general-election-results-us-house.pdf Official Results of the November 4, 1986 General Election by Congressional District and Municipality June 20, 2025 Democratic Party (US) James Florio (incumbent) 93,497 75.64% Republican Party (United States) Fred A. Busch 29,175 23.60%Libertarian Party (United States) Jerry Zeldin 931 0.75% 123,603 100.00%126,584 47.72% Democratic Party (US) District 2 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district 1986 New Jersey's 2nd congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 2 1988 1986 11 04 x145px William J. Hughes (cropped).jpg William J. Hughes Democratic Party (United States) 83,821 68.3% 3x4.svg Alfred Bennington Jr. Republican Party (United States) 35,167 28.6% 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 Robert Wesser Results 1986 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) William J. Hughes (incumbent) 12,113 95.11%Democratic Party (US) Robert Wesser 623 4.89%12,736 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Alfred J. Bennington Jr., Northfield lawyerSullivan Joseph F. 1986-10-29 THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN; JERSEY RARITY: CONGRESSIONAL RACES LEAD THE BALLOT https://www.nytimes.com/1986/10/29/nyregion/the-political-campaign-jersey-rarity-congressional-races-lead-the-ballot.html 2025-06-20 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Results 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Alfred J. Bennington Jr. 13,315 100.00% 13,315 100.00% General election Candidates Alfred J. Bennington Jr., Northfield lawyer (Republican) William J. Hughes, incumbent Representative since 1975 (Democratic) Len Smith (Pro Life, Anti-Abortion) Results 1986 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) William J. Hughes (incumbent) 83,821 68.26% Republican Party (United States) Alfred J. Bennington Jr. 35,167 28.64%Independent politician Len Smith 3,812 3.10% 122,800 100.00%129,479 47.79% Democratic Party (United States) District 3 1986 New Jersey's 3rd congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 3 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 3 1988 1986 11 04 x145px James J. Howard.jpg James J. Howard Democratic Party (United States) 73,743 58.7% 3x4.svg Brian T. Kennedy Republican Party (United States) 51,882 41.3% U.S. Representative James J. Howard Democratic Party (US) James J. Howard Democratic Party (United States)New Jersey's 3rd congressional district Incumbent Democrat James J. Howard won. This district included parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties. Democratic primary Candidates James J. Howard, incumbent Representative since 1965 Jeanne Martines Results 1986 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) James J. Howard (incumbent) 11,684 95.22%Democratic Party (US) Jeanne Martines 586 4.78% 12,270 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Brian T. Kennedy, former state senator from Sea Girt and nominee for this district in 1984Wildstein 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 Results 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Brian T. Kennedy 12,431 100.00% 12,431 100.00% General election Candidates James J. Howard, incumbent Representative since 1965 (Democratic) Brian T. Kennedy, former state senator from Sea Girt and nominee for this district in 1984 (Republican) Results 1986 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) James J. Howard (incumbent) 73,743 58.70% Republican Party (US) Brian T. Kennedy 51,882 41.30% 125,625 100.00%129,110 45.06% Democratic Party (US) District 4 New Jersey's 4th congressional district 1986 New Jersey's 4th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 4 1988 1986 11 04 x145px Chris smith portrait.jpg Chris Smith Republican Party (United States) 78,699 61.1% 3x4.svg Jeffrey Laurenti Democratic Party (United States) 49,290 38.3% 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 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Chris Smith (incumbent) 8,008 100.00% 8,008 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Stephen A. Koczak Jeffrey Laurenti, former executive director of the New Jersey Senate Democratic majority and candidate for this district in 1984 Results 1986 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Jeffrey Laurenti 10,649 88.39%Democratic Party (US) Stephen A. Koczak 1,399 11.61% 12,048 100.00% General election Candidates Earl G. Dickey (Stop Financing Communism) Jeffrey Laurenti, former executive director of the New Jersey Senate Democratic majority (Democratic) Chris Smith, incumbent Representative since 1981 (Republican) Campaign The fourth district campaign was considered the bitterest of the election cycle. Results 1986 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Chris Smith (incumbent) 78,699 61.11% Democratic Party (US) Jeffrey Laurenti 49,290 38.28%Independent politician Earl G. Dickey 789 0.61% 128,778 100.00%132,360 45.35% Republican Party (US) District 5 New Jersey's 5th congressional district 1986 New Jersey's 5th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 5 1988 1986 11 04 x145px Marge Roukema.jpg Marge Roukema Republican Party (United States) 85,949 68.0% 3x4.svg H. Vernon Jolley Democratic Party (United States) 40,499 32.0% 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 William B. Grant, businessman, former member of the Montclair Township Commission and nominee for the eleventh district in 1974December 20, 1985 Roukema foe declares https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/494794033/ June 23, 2025 The Record 12 Marge Roukema, incumbent Representative from Ridgewood since 1981 Campaign Grant challenged Roukema over fiscal issues, primarily her opposition to the Reagan administration's increased defense spending, arguing that his candidacy "[gave] Republican voters in the fifth district a choice between someone who supports the president on rebuilding national defense and someone who votes with the majority of Democrats against the majority of Republicans." He also criticized her vote in favor of the Boland Amendment, which restricted funding for the Nicaraguan Contra rebels and said he would have opposed the Gramm–Rudman–Hollings Balanced Budget Act and cuts to Social Security cost-of-living adjustments instead sought to reduce the deficit through domestic spending cuts, including the liquidation of the Amtrak passenger rail system. Results 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Marge Roukema (incumbent) 15,048 74.97%Republican Party (US) William B. Grant 5,023 25.03% 20,071 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Denise A. Ham, supporter of Lyndon LaRouche H. Vernon Jolley, Oradell lawyer Results 1986 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) H. Vernon Jolley 6,353 83.37%Democratic Party (United States) Denise A. Ham 1,267 16.63% 7,620 100.00% General election Candidates H. Vernon Jolley, Oradell lawyer (Democratic) Marge Roukema, incumbent Representative from Ridgewood since 1981 (Republican) Results 1986 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Marge Roukema (incumbent) 85,949 68.00% Democratic Party (US) H. Vernon Jolley 40,449 32.00% 126,398 100.00%134,220 46.32% Republican Party (US) District 6 New Jersey's 6th congressional district 1986 New Jersey's 6th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 6 1988 1986 11 04 x145px File:Bernard J. Dwyer.jpg Bernard J. Dwyer Democratic Party (United States) 67,460 69.0% 3x4.svg John Scalamonti Republican Party (United States) 28,286 28.9% 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 Anne DeGennaro Bernard J. Dwyer, incumbent Representative from Edison since 1981 Results 1986 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Bernard J. Dwyer (incumbent) 20,918 87.53%Democratic Party (US) Anne DeGennaro 2,981 12.47%23,899 100.00% Republican primary Candidates John D. Scalamonti Ernest L. Oros, member of the Woodbridge Township CouncilHagerty, John R. "Woodbridge Council Names Former Assemblyman Ernie Oros as 2009 Leader", Courier News (New Jersey), May 11, 2009. Accessed July 8, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20130731000511/http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20090511/GETPUBLISHED/905110344/-1/newsfront July 31, 2013 Results 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) John D. Scalamonti 2,439 58.63%Republican Party (US) Ernest L. Oros 1,721 41.37% 4,160 100.00% General election Candidates Bernard J. Dwyer, incumbent Representative from Edison since 1981 (Democratic) Rose Zeidwerg Monyek ("Inflation Fighting Housewife") John D. Scalamonti (Republican) Results 1986 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Bernard J. Dwyer (incumbent) 67,460 69.00% Republican Party (US) John D. Scalamonti 28,286 28.93%Independent politician Rose Zeidwerg Monyek 2,023 2.07% 97,769 100.00%103,110 37.54% Democratic Party (US) District 7 New Jersey's 7th congressional district 1986 New Jersey's 7th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 7 1988 1986 11 04 x145px Matthew J. Rinaldo.jpg Matt Rinaldo Republican Party (United States) 92,254 79.0% 3x4.svg June Fischer Democratic Party (United States) 24,462 21.0% 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 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Matt Rinaldo (incumbent) 10,541 100.00% 10,541 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates James J. Cleary, supporter of Lyndon LaRouche June S. Fischer, member of the Democratic National CommitteeSullivan Joseph F. 1986-10-29 Jersey Focuses On Tight Race For Congress https://www.nytimes.com/1986/10/29/nyregion/jersey-focuses-on-tight-race-for-congress.html 2025-06-20 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Results 1986 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) June S. Fischer 9,799 86.41%Democratic Party (US) James J. Cleary 1,541 13.59% 11,340 100.00% General election Candidates June S. Fischer, member of the Democratic National Committee (Democratic) Matt Rinaldo, incumbent Representative from Union since 1973 (Republican) Results 1986 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Matt Rinaldo (incumbent) 92,254 79.04% Democratic Party (US) June S. Fischer 24,462 20.96% 116,716 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 8 New Jersey's 8th congressional district 1986 New Jersey's 8th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 8 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 8 1988 1986 11 04 x145px Robert A. Roe.jpg Robert A. Roe Democratic Party (United States) 57,820 62.8% 3x4.svg U.S. Representative Robert A. Roe Democratic Party (United States) Robert A. Roe Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (US) 34,269 37.2% Thomas Zampino Incumbent Robert Roe won without opposition. This district included parts of Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic counties. Democratic primary Candidates Arthur Fairchild, supporter of Lyndon LaRouche Robert A. Roe, incumbent Representative from Wayne since 1969 Results 1986 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Robert A. Roe (incumbent) 13,782 95.76% Democratic Party (US) Arthur Fairchild 610 4.24%14,392 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Ronald Ruise Thomas P. Zampino, Belleville lawyerJuly 30, 1986 Candidates collect money for fall races https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/525195272/ June 23, 2025 North Jersey Herald and News 14 Results 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Thomas P. Zampino 6,699 85.19%Republican Party (US) Ronald Ruise 1,165 14.81% 7,864 100.00% General election Candidates Robert A. Roe, incumbent Representative from Wayne since 1969 (Democratic) Thomas P. Zampino, Belleville lawyer (Republican) Results 1986 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Robert A. Roe (incumbent) 57,820 62.79%Republican Party (United States) Thomas P. Zampino 34,269 37.21% 92,089 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 9 New Jersey's 9th congressional district 1986 New Jersey's 9th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 9 1988 1986 11 04 x145px Rep Robert Torricelli.jpg Bob Torricelli Democratic Party (United States) 89,634 69.0% 3x4.svg Arthur F. Jones Republican Party (United States) 40,226 31.0% U.S. Representative Bob Torricelli Democratic Party (United States) Bob Torricelli Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Democrat Bob Torricelli won. This district consisted of parts of Bergen and Hudson counties. Democratic primary Candidates Elliot Greenspan, supporter of Lyndon LaRouche Bob Torricelli, incumbent Representative from Englewood since 1983 Results 1986 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Robert G. Torricelli (incumbent) 14,201 96.47%Democratic Party (US) Elliot Greenspan 520 3.53% 14,721 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Arthur F. Jones, Bergen County Freeholder Results 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Arthur F. Jones 6,265 100.00% 6,265 100.00% General election Candidates Arthur F. Jones, Bergen County Freeholder (Republican) Bob Torricelli, incumbent Representative from Englewood since 1983 (Democratic) Results 1986 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Bob Torricelli (incumbent) 89,634 69.02% Republican Party (US) Arthur F. Jones 40,226 30.98% 129,860 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 10 New Jersey's 10th congressional district 1986 New Jersey's 10th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 10 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 10 1988 1986 11 04 x145px Peter Rodino 1974.jpg Peter W. Rodino Democratic Party (United States) 46,666 95.9% 3x4.svg Chris Brandlon Socialist Workers Party (United States) 1,977 4.1% U.S. Representative Peter W. Rodino Democratic Party (United States) Peter W. Rodino Democratic Party (United States) Incumbent Democrat Peter W. Rodino won. The district included parts of Essex and Union counties. Democratic primary Candidates A. Pearl Hart, supporter of Lyndon LaRouche Arthur S. Jones Donald M. Payne, member of the Newark City Council and candidate for this district in 1980 Peter W. Rodino, incumbent Representative since 1949 Results 1986 Democratic primaryDemocratic Party (US) Peter W. Rodino (incumbent) 25,138 59.50%Democratic Party (US) Donald M. Payne 15,216 35.80%Democratic Party (US) A. Pearl Hart 967 2.29%Democratic Party (US) Arthur S. Jones 931 2.20%42,252 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Alvin K. Terry Results 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Alvin K. Terry 1,939 100.00% 1,939 100.00%After the primary, Terry withdrew his name from the general election ballot.Sullivan Joseph F. 1986-11-02 POLITICS; LOCAL ISSUES WILL DECIDE OUTCOMES ON ELECTION DAY https://www.nytimes.com/1986/11/02/nyregion/politics-local-issues-will-decide-outcomes-on-election-day.html 2025-06-23 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 General election Candidates Chris Brandlon (Socialist Workers) Peter W. Rodino, incumbent Representative since 1949 (Democratic) Withdrew Alvin K. Terry (Republican) Results 1986 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Peter W. Rodino (incumbent) 46,666 95.94% Socialist Workers Party (United States) Chris Brandlon 1,977 4.06% 48,643 100.00% Democratic Party (US) District 11 New Jersey's 11th congressional district 1986 New Jersey's 11th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 11 1988 1986 11 04 x145px Dean Gallo.jpg Dean Gallo Republican Party (United States) 75,037 68.0% 3x4.svg Frank Askin Democratic Party (United States) 35,280 32.0% U.S. Representative Dean Gallo Republican Party (United States) Dean Gallo Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Dean Gallo won. This district consisted of parts of Essex, Morris, Sussex and Warren counties. Republican primary Candidates Dean Gallo, incumbent Representative since 1985 Kevin E. Reid Results 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Dean Gallo (incumbent) 14,806 86.73%Republican Party (US) Kevin E. Reid 2,266 13.27% 17,072 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Frank Askin, West Orange attorney and civil rights activist Mary Frueholz, supporter of Lyndon LaRouche Results 1986 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Frank Askin 10,399 88.99%Democratic Party (US) Mary Frueholz 1,287 11.01% 11,686 100.00% General election Candidates Frank Askin, West Orange attorney and civil rights activist (Democratic) Dean Gallo, incumbent Representative since 1985 (Republican) Results 1986 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Dean Gallo (incumbent) 75,037 68.02% Democratic Party (US) Frank Askin 35,280 31.98% 110,317 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 12 New Jersey's 12th congressional district 1986 New Jersey's 12th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 12 1988 1986 11 04 x145px Jim Courter.jpg Jim Courter Republican Party (United States) 72,966 63.5% 3x4.svg David Crabiel Democratic Party (United States) 41,967 36.5% 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 Results 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Jim Courter (incumbent) 15,037 100.00% 15,037 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates David Crabiel, Middlesex County Freeholder and candidate for the fourth district in 1974 Richard Forbes, supporter of Lyndon LaRouche Results 1986 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) David Crabiel 7,774 82.80%Democratic Party (US) Richard Forbes 1,615 17.20%9,389 100.00% General election Candidates David Crabiel, Middlesex County Freeholder and candidate for the fourth district in 1974 (Democratic) Jim Courter, incumbent Representative since 1979 (Republican) Results 1986 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Jim Courter (incumbent) 72,966 63.49% Democratic Party (United States) David Crabiel 41,967 36.51% 114,933 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 13 1986 New Jersey's 13th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 13 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 13 1988 1986 11 04 x145px Jim Saxton, official 109th Congress photo.jpg Jim Saxton Republican Party (United States) 82,866 65.4% 3x4.svg John Wydra Democratic Party (United States) 43,920 34.6% 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 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Jim Saxton (incumbent) 16,928 100.00% 16,928 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Eugene Allan Creech Charles M. Grigley, supporter of Lyndon LaRouche John Wydra, Cherry Hill radio newscaster Results 1986 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) John Wydra 10,042 91.35%Democratic Party (US) Charles M. Grigley 680 6.19%Democratic Party (US) Eugene Allan Creech 271 2.47%10,993 100.00% General election Candidates Jim Saxton, incumbent Representative since 1984 (Republican) John Wydra, Cherry Hill radio newscaster (Democratic) Results 1986 U.S. House election Republican Party (US) Jim Saxton (incumbent) 82,866 65.36% Democratic Party (US) John Wydra 43,920 34.64% 126,786 100.00% Republican Party (US) District 14 New Jersey's 13th congressional district 1986 New Jersey's 14th congressional district election New Jersey presidential no 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 14 1984 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey#District 13 1988 1986 11 04 x145px Frank Guarini-102nd Congress (1991).jpeg Frank Guarini Democratic Party (United States) 63,057 70.7% Albio Sires (cropped).jpg Albio Sires Republican Party (United States) 23,822 26.7% 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 Frank J. Guarini, incumbent Representative since 1979 Herbert D. Smith, supporter of Lyndon LaRouche Marie R. Vaughan Results 1986 Democratic primary Democratic Party (US) Frank J. Guarini (incumbent) 30,043 87.42%Democratic Party (US) Marie R. Vaughan 3,844 11.19%Democratic Party (United States) Herbert D. Smith 479 1.39% 34,366 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Octavio Alfonso Albio Sires, Memorial High School teacher Results 1986 Republican primary Republican Party (US) Albio Sires 3,203 56.96%Republican Party (US) Octavio Alonso 2,420 43.04% 5,623 100.00% General election Candidates Frank J. Guarini, incumbent Representative since 1979 (Democratic) William Link ("Let Freedom Ring") Herbert Shaw, perennial candidate (Port Authority = Crooks) Albio Sires, Memorial High School teacher (Republican) Campaign In part to aid Sires, the National Republican Committee funded a $20,000 Hispanic voter registration drive in the district. Results 1986 U.S. House election Democratic Party (US) Frank J. Guarini (incumbent) 63,057 70.67% Republican Party (US) Albio Sires 23,822 26.70% Independent politician Herbert Shaw 1,825 2.05% Independent politician William Link 525 0.59% 89,229 100.00% Democratic Party (US) In 1995, Sires was elected mayor of West New York as an independent before switching to the Democratic Party. He was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 1999 and represented the equivalent of this district in Congress from a 2006 special election until leaving office in 2023. In the 2006 race, Sires ironically defeated a Republican named John J. Guarini. 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