1991 New Jersey Senate election

none September 2023 1991 New Jersey Senate elections November 5, 1991 New Jersey legislative no 1987 New Jersey State Senate election 1987 1993 New Jersey State Senate election 1993 All 40 seats in the New Jersey State Senate 21 51%https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/other/2022-1925-general-election-data.pdf General Election Data - 1924 to 2022 NJ.gov ( 4pp) Republican Party (United States) John H. Dorsey (stepped down) 23rd (Boonton Township) January 12, 1988 16 17 27 10 Democratic Party (United States) 17th (New Brunsick) John A. Lynch Jr. January 9, 1990 24 23 13 10 John A. Lynch Jr. Democratic Party (United States) Senate President Donald DiFrancesco Republican Party (United States) 1991_New_Jersey_State_Senate_election.svg x300px Results by district#92C5DE Democratic hold #0671B0 Democratic gain#F48882 Republican hold #CA0120 Republican gain 1,005,245 57.1% 717,674 40.8% The 1991 New Jersey Senate election was held on November 5. The election took place mid-way through the term of Governor James Florio. The results were a landslide victory for the Republican Party amidst a tax revolt by New Jersey voters. Democrats picked up only one seat, that of Senator Lee B. Laskin in District 6. Republicans picked up eleven Democrat seats, winning control of the Senate for the first time since 1974. Republicans flipped districts 4, 7, 10, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 30, 36, and 38. This was the first election after the 1990 census. Two years later, Governor Florio narrowly lost re-election to Christine Todd Whitman. As of , this remains the largest total number of seats held by the Republican Party and the largest number of seats gained by the Republican Party in a single election since the current districting scheme was introduced in 1973. This remains the last time the Republicans or any party held a veto-proof majority in the chamber. Contents Background • Aftermath and legacyIncumbents not running • Summary of resultsBy District: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 __NOTOC__• 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 Background Redistricting left New Jersey Legislative Districts Map (1981).svg 150 1982–92 New Jersey Legislative Districts Map (1991).svg 150 1992–2002 New Jersey Legislature before (left) and after (right) the 1991 redistricting As required, the New Jersey legislature redistricted its state legislative districts in advance of the 1991 election. Redistricting was considered to have favored Republicans,Hajna Lawrence R. 6 Nov 1991 GOP incumbents roll to wins over Democrats in 8th District 7A Courier-Post https://www.newspapers.com/image/183374707/ subscription 5 July 2022 reflecting relative growth in the suburbs versus the state's Democratic urban cores.Sullivan Joseph F. 1 Nov 1991 Focus Is on a Few Close Races for New Jersey Legislature B1 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1991/11/01/nyregion/focus-is-on-a-few-close-races-for-new-jersey-legislature.html 4 July 2022 Tax revolt A centerpiece of the Florio administration's legislative agenda was a $2.8 billion tax increase, which one consultant called "the largest single tax increase in the history of the finances of the 50 states" and "a national test case on both political and economic grounds."King Wayne 23 July 1990 Florio Faces Growing Anti-Tax Storm in New Jersey B1 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/07/23/nyregion/florio-faces-growing-anti-tax-storm-in-new-jersey.html 4 July 2022 The increase also came amid a national economic recession. Very little public input was possible due to the package's short turnaround; the Florio administration cited restrictive deadlines.Russakoff Dale 12 Apr 1993 THE GOV WHOSE TIME HAS COME The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1993/04/12/the-gov-whose-time-has-come/c3cf4e18-f3d9-4b46-a2c3-2bbce261662e/ 4 July 2022 According to administration officials, the tax package was designed to aid blue-collar workers and the middle class, who it later admitted were "also the people most upset by enactment of the taxes." After the 1991 election, Florio aide Doug Berman admitted, "We were very full of ourselves." Voter anger over the tax increase grew throughout the early months of 1990; many voters felt that Florio's projection during the 1989 campaign that new taxes were unlikely had amounted to a lie. In response to growing protest, the administration adopted a wait-and-see approach, maintaining the protests would peter out as the legislative package delivered benefits in the form of rebate checks, lower auto insurance rates, and increased funding for education. left|thumb|Opposition to Governor Jim Florio's $2.8 billion tax increase dominated New Jersey politics from 1990 through 1992. In June 1990, New Jersey 101.5 talk radio callers Pat Ralston and John Budzash formed Hands Across New Jersey, a protest group which rallied thousands of supportersEstimates vary from 6,000Florio Faces Growing Anti-Tax Storm in New Jersey to 50,000.THE GOV WHOSE TIME HAS COME in Trenton on July 1 and collected over 350,000 petition signatures within the month. The group's stated mission was to obtain binding referendums and a recall mechanism; Democratic Assemblyman Thomas P. Foy declared his support for a recall provision on NJ101.5 soon after. By fall 1990, Florio's approval rating sank to 18 percent; it would not exceed the low twenties for the duration of the 1991 campaign. The first political impact of the "tax revolt" was made manifest in November 1990, when incumbent Democratic senator Bill Bradley was nearly unseated by Christine Todd Whitman. During her campaign, Whitman repeatedly asked Bradley for his position on the increase, but he demurred, calling it a state issue.Sullivan Joseph F. 3 June 1991 New Jersey Primary Offers Outlet for Voter Tax Anger B2 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1991/06/03/nyregion/new-jersey-primary-offers-outlet-for-voter-tax-anger.html 4 July 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110115106/https://www.nytimes.com/1991/06/03/nyregion/new-jersey-primary-offers-outlet-for-voter-tax-anger.html November 10, 2012 live limitedSeptember 2023 Republicans centered their 1991 campaign on opposition to the increase, as did even some incumbent Democrats, such as Senator Paul Contillo. Gun control Another major legislative achievement of the Florio administration was a strict gun control measure targeted at "assault-style weapons."Gray Jerry 28 Feb 1993 N.R.A. Makes Beating Florio Its Prime Issue 33 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1993/02/28/nyregion/nra-makes-beating-florio-its-prime-issue.html 4 Jul 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20150526094508/https://www.nytimes.com/1993/02/28/nyregion/nra-makes-beating-florio-its-prime-issue.html May 26, 2015 live limitedSeptember 2023 The bill's passage led the NRA Political Victory Fund to spend nearly $250,000 in the 1991 elections targeting candidates in both parties who had voted in favor of the bill and supporting those who pledged to repeal it.King Wayne 23 Aug 1992 N.R.A. Is Politically Armed and, to Florio, Dangerous The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1992/08/23/nyregion/nra-is-politically-armed-and-to-florio-dangerous.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150526063419/https://www.nytimes.com/1992/08/23/nyregion/nra-is-politically-armed-and-to-florio-dangerous.html May 26, 2015 live limitedSeptember 2023 Statewide polling generally showed that the bill was popular with New Jerseyans, so supporters were not directly attacked; rather, the N.R.A. spent heavily to advertise for or against candidates on other issues. Statewide, the N.R.A. donated directly to 78 legislative candidates, 75 of whom were Republicans, and 70 of whom won. Education The Florio administration also received surprise opposition from the New Jersey Education Association, which had backed his election in 1989. After the passage of the Quality Education Act and strict new spending caps on local school boards, the NJEA endorsed a slate of legislative candidates that was almost exclusively Republican.King Wayne 1 Sep 1991 Teachers Flunk Democrats (And Vice Versa) in Jersey R5 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1991/09/01/weekinreview/the-region-teachers-flunk-democrats-and-vice-versa-in-jersey.html 4 July 2022 The total slate included 46 Republicans and only three Democrats.Weisman Jonathan 23 Oct 1991 Shift in Education Politics Seen in N.J. Election Battle Education Week https://www.edweek.org/education/shift-in-education-politics-seen-in-n-j-election-battle/1991/10 5 July 2022 Aftermath and legacy Talk radio Prior to 1990, New Jersey 101.5 was known as an "obscure Trenton oldies station." During the tax revolt and the station's transition to talk radio, listenership quadrupled from 150,000 to 600,000. The John and Ken Show, from which the protest was launched, later moved to KFI in Los Angeles and became nationally syndicated in 1997. 1992 Senate presidency contest With Republican control of the Senate becoming likely during the campaign, Senator Donald DiFrancesco and Senate Minority Leader John H. Dorsey, neither of whom faced serious re-election challenges, engaged in a proxy contest to control the next Republican caucus and win the election for Senate President. Dorsey had already survived one attempt by DiFrancseco to unseat him as leader in December 1990, and DiFrancesco had previously served as minority leader himself from 1982 to 1984.Gray Jerry 31 Oct 1991 Hopes Fueling G.O.P. Battle in New Jersey B1 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1991/10/31/nyregion/hopes-fueling-gop-battle-in-new-jersey.html 4 July 2022 DiFrancseco had the support of moderates, led by former governor Thomas Kean, and offered a less confrontational approach than Dorsey. Publicly, DiFrancesco said his efforts were focused on electing a Republican majority, but challenged the idea that as Senate Minority Leader, he was entitled to the presidency, saying, "It's not like I'm throwing Mr. Dorsey out of a position, because no one has it." Each Senator spent at least $50,000 in other Senate races. Among incumbents, the struggle was projected as a dead heat, so special effort was made to influence incoming legislators. For instance, Dorsey spent $9,000 and DiFrancesco spent $7,000 supporting the campaign of Andrew R. Ciesla. Ultimately, DiFrancesco prevailed. Dorsey remained in party leadership as Majority Leader but faced another intra-party challenge from future Governor Chris Christie in his district's primary. He successfully disqualified Christie from the ballot but lost the general election to Democrat Gordon MacInnes and left politics.Sullivan Joseph F. 4 Nov 1993 THE 1993 ELECTIONS: New Jersey Legislature B7 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1993/11/04/nyregion/1993-elections-new-jersey-legislature-cut-taxes-30-percent-whitman-s-top.html 4 July 2022 DiFrancesco served as Senate President until 2002. After Christine Todd Whitman resigned to become Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, DiFrancesco succeeded her as the 51st Governor of New Jersey and oversaw the state's response to the September 11 attacks. He retired from politics after withdrawing from the 2001 gubernatorial election. Incumbents not running for re-election Democratic Daniel Dalton (4th district) John F. Russo (10th district) Carmen A. Orechio (30th district) (redistricted to 36th) Summary of results DistrictIncumbentPartyElected SenatorParty1st Legislative DistrictJames CafieroCafiero won a 1990 special election to complete the unexpired term of Senator James R. Hurley, who resigned to join the New Jersey Casino Control Commission.RepJames CafieroRep2nd Legislative DistrictWilliam GormleyRepWilliam GormleyRep3rd Legislative DistrictRaymond ZaneDemRaymond ZaneDem4th Legislative DistrictDaniel DaltonDemJohn MatheussenRep5th Legislative DistrictWalter RandDemWalter RandDem6th Legislative DistrictLee LaskinRepJohn AdlerDem7th Legislative DistrictThomas P. FoyFoy was appointed to complete the unexpired term of Senator Catherine A. Costa, who resigned to become Director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.DemBradford S. SmithRep8th Legislative District C. William HainesHaines won a 1984 special election to complete the term of Jim Saxton, who resigned to take a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.Rep C. William HainesRep9th Legislative DistrictLeonard T. ConnorsRepLeonard T. ConnorsRep10th Legislative DistrictJohn F. RussoDemAndrew R. CieslaRep11th Legislative DistrictJoseph A. PalaiaPalaia won a 1989 special election to complete the unexpired term of Senator Frank Pallone, who resigned to take his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.RepJoseph A. PalaiaRep12th Legislative DistrictJohn O. BennettBennett won a 1989 special election to complete the unexpired term of Senator S. Thomas Gagliano, who resigned to become the director of NJ Transit.RepJohn O. BennettRep13th Legislative DistrictJames T. PhillipsPhillips was appointed to complete the unexpired term of Senator Richard Van Wagner, who resigned to join the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.DemJoe KyrillosRep14th Legislative DistrictFrancis J. McManimonDemPeter InversoRep15th Legislative DistrictGerald R. StockmanDemDick LaRossaRep16th Legislative DistrictJohn H. EwingRepJohn H. EwingRep17th Legislative DistrictJohn A. Lynch Jr.DemJohn A. Lynch Jr.Dem18th Legislative DistrictThomas H. PaternitiDemJack SinagraRep19th Legislative DistrictLaurence WeissDemRandy CormanRep20th Legislative DistrictRaymond LesniakDemRaymond LesniakDem21st Legislative DistrictC. Louis BassanoRepC. Louis BassanoRep22nd Legislative DistrictDonald DiFrancescoRepDonald DiFrancescoRep23rd Legislative DistrictWilliam E. SchluterSchluter was appointed to complete the unexpired term of Dick Zimmer, who resigned to take his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in January 1991.RepWilliam E. SchluterRep24th Legislative DistrictRobert LittellLittell won a 1990 special election to complete the unexpired term of Senator Wayne Dumont, who retired in July 1990.RepRobert LittellRep25th Legislative DistrictJohn H. DorseyRepJohn H. DorseyRep26th Legislative DistrictLeanna BrownRepLeanna BrownRep27th Legislative DistrictRichard CodeyDemRichard CodeyDem28th Legislative DistrictRonald RiceRice won a special November 1986 election to complete the unexpired term of John P. Caufield, who died in August 1986.DemRonald RiceDem29th Legislative DistrictWynona LipmanDemWynona LipmanDem30th Legislative DistrictCarmen OrechioRedistricted to 36th district, declined to challenge Senator Ambrosio.DemJohn E. DimonRep31st Legislative DistrictEdward T. O'Connor Jr.DemEdward T. O'Connor Jr.Dem32nd Legislative DistrictThomas F. CowanDemThomas F. CowanDem33rd Legislative DistrictBob MenendezMenendez won a March 1991 special election to complete the unexpired term of Senator Christopher Jackman, who died.DemBob MenendezDem34th Legislative DistrictJoseph BubbaRepJoseph BubbaRep35th Legislative DistrictJohn GirgentiGirgenti won a 1990 special election to complete the unexpired term of Senator Frank X. Graves Jr., who died.DemJohn GirgentiDem36th Legislative DistrictGabriel M. AmbrosioDemJohn P. ScottRep37th Legislative DistrictMatthew FeldmanDemMatthew FeldmanDem38th Legislative DistrictPaul ContilloDemLouis F. KoscoRep39th Legislative DistrictGerald CardinaleRepGerald CardinaleRep40th Legislative DistrictHenry McNamaraMcNamara won a November 1985 special election to complete the unexpired term of Senator Garrett Hagedorn, who died in August 1985.RepHenry McNamaraRep Close races Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%: red District 15, 1.8% gain red District 4, 3.4% gain blue District 17, 4.0% red District 36, 4.0% gain blue District 35, 6.4% red District 2, 6.6% red District 18, 7.0% gain red District 7, 7.2% gain blue District 37, 7.2% District 1 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primaryOfficial Results, Primary Election, June 4, 1991 https://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1991/1991-primary-election-results-st-senate-gen-assembly.pdf 17 Aug 2021 Democratic Party (United States) Ronald J. Casella 3,037 100% 3,037 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) James Cafiero (incumbent) 6,690 100% 6,690 100% General election 1991 general electionOfficial Results, General Election, November 5, 1991 https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1991/1991-general-election-results-st-senate-gen-assembly.pdf 27 June 2021 Republican Party (United States) James Cafiero (incumbent) 31,624 62.0% Democratic Party (United States) Ronald J. Casella 19,404 38.0% 51,028 100% District 2 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Meg Worthington 2,460 100% 2,460 100% Republican primary Domenic Cappella, Ventnor City Administrator William Gormley, incumbent senator since 1982 and candidate for governor in 1989 During the primary, the National Rifle Association of America spent over $58,000, through various political action committees and alongside the Coalition of New Jersey Sportsmen, to defeat Gormley as retaliation for his support of the 1990 firearms restrictions. Gormley was the only Republican in the Senate to support the bill, but his vote was decisive in its passage.Specter Michael 25 July 1991 ONE STATE LAWMAKER, ONE VOTE AND POLITICAL WRATH OF THE NRA The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1991/07/25/one-state-lawmaker-one-vote-and-political-wrath-of-the-nra/e520862b-412f-4f05-a424-94086ba271cf/ 4 July 2022 Another group, the Committee for Sensible Government, which received more than $40,000 from the NRA, financed at least six mailings denouncing Gormley for his past opposition to tax rebates. The PAC's chairman, Buena Vista Township committeeman William Fennen, expressed broader opposition to Gormley on the grounds that he was moderate. Gormley said he initially planned not to campaign, having won his last primary with 73.5 percent of the vote and not having any opponent in the early stages of the campaign against him.1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) William Gormley (incumbent) 5,369 54.17% Republican Party (United States) Domenic Cappella 4,542 45.83% 9,911 100% General election Dolores Cooper, Assemblywoman from Linwood (independent) William Gormley, incumbent senator since 1982 and candidate for governor in 1989 (Republican) Meg Worthington, Galloway Township council member since 1986Kovalevski Serge F. 28 Jan 2007 Atlantic City Casinos Reap Anti-Blight Funds The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/28/nyregion/28casino.html 4 Jul 2022 Meg Worthington, a township council member in Galloway Township for the last 21 years, said that her community, nine miles from Atlantic City, struggled to accommodate the growth the casinos have brought. (Democratic) Gormley faced another difficult challenge in the general election, where the N.R.A. gave $20,000 directly to the independent campaign of Republican Assemblywoman Dolores G. Cooper. Cooper ultimately dropped out of the race, but Gormley spent $350,000 to preserve his chances at re-election. He prevailed by a much narrower margin than in 1987.1991 general election Republican Party (United States) William Gormley (incumbent) 22,731 53.3% Democratic Party (United States) Meg Worthington 19,908 46.7% 42,639 100% District 3 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Raymond Zane 5,604 100% 5,604 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) G. Erwin Sheppard (write-in) 540 100% 540 100% General election 1991 general election Democratic Party (United States) Raymond Zane (incumbent) 31,648 60.9% Republican Party (United States) G. Erwin Sheppard 16,600 32.0% No Party Deals Frank L. Sorrentino 3,683 7.1% 51,931 100% District 4 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Anthony S. Marsella 6,294 100% 6,294 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) John J. Matheussen 3,153 100% 3,153 100% General election John Matheussen, attorney (Republican) Anthony S. Marsella, Assemblyman (Democratic) 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) John J. Matheussen 21,553 51.7% Democratic Party (United States) Anthony S. Marsella 20,118 48.3% 41,671 100% District 5 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Walter Rand (incumbent) 7,361 100% 7,361 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Rev. Edwin A. Martinez 1,811 100% 1,811 100% General election 1991 general election Democratic Party (United States) Walter Rand (incumbent) 25,834 67.1% Republican Party (United States) Rev. Edwin A. Martinez 12,666 32.9% 38,500 100% District 6 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) John Adler 3,621 100% 3,621 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Lee B. Laskin (incumbent) 4,407 100% 4,407 100% General election John Adler, Cherry Hill councilmanKessler Harriet 17 Dec 2008 Campaign was 'tough but fun,' says Third District fledgling Congressman Jewish Community Voice Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey https://www.jewishvoicesnj.org/articles/campaign-was-tough-but-fun-says-third-district-fledgling-congressman/ 4 July 2022 and candidate for U.S. House in 1990Reath Viki 6 Nov 1991 Adler defeats Laskin for Senate seat in 6th District 7A Courier-Post https://www.newspapers.com/image/183374707/ subscription 5 July 2022 Lee Laskin, incumbent senator since 1977 John Adler was recruited to run against Senator Lee Laskin by Camden Democratic boss George Norcross. Norcross decided to target Laskin after the Senator refused to secure an appointment for Norcorss's father to the New Jersey Racing Commission.Otterbein, Holly. "Norcrossing the Delaware: How South Jersey’s Political Boss Is Making His Move on Philly", Philadelphia (magazine), May 1, 2016. Accessed September 29, 2016. "Norcross was little more than a regional player 30 years ago. He ran the Camden County Democrats, but the GOP was firmly in control of the board of freeholders. Still, Norcross asked State Senator Lee Laskin, a Republican, for a favor: Would he put Norcross's dad on the New Jersey Racing Commission?" Norcross also sought to secure Democratic control on the county board of freeholders. In a surprise move, Democrats began spending heavily in this race late. Within the final week, the party purchased $250,000 in television advertisements for Adler on Philadelphia stations. Steve DeMicco, executive director of the New Jersey Democratic Committee, called the move a "sneak attack" which had been planned in advance in light of polling showing that Laskin was vulnerable. Up to that point in the race, the Republican Party had not given any assistance to Laskin, either because he was seen as safe for re-election or because of his reputation as a political maverick within the party. He voted against every state budget during his time in office. On election night, Laskin conceded by calling Adler a "slimeball." Adler responded, "Win or lose, [Laskin] stoops lower than he should," a reference to Laskin's exact same insult against his opponent Maria Barnaby Greenwald four years earlier.1991 general election Democratic Party (United States) John Adler 31,289 55.4% Republican Party (United States) Lee B. Laskin (incumbent) 25,191 44.6% 56,480 100% This would ultimately be the sole legislative seat gained by the Democrats in the 1991 elections; both Assembly incumbents in the district survived. Adler would go on to serve in the Senate until his 2008 election to the United States House of Representatives. District 7 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Thomas P. Foy (incumbent) 6,238 100% 6,238 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Bradford S. Smith 3,219 100% 3,219 100% General election Thomas P. Foy, incumbent senator since 1990 (Democratic) Bradford S. Smith, Burlington County Freeholder and former mayor of Cinnaminson (Republican) The campaign in the 7th district followed the standard attacks on the Democratic record. Republicans, led by Smith, harped on the incumbents' refusal to sign a no-tax increase pledge and called for a complete audit of state government, a repeal of the $2.8 billion increase, and a repeal of the Quality Education Act. At one point during the campaign, the Republican candidates delivered three rubber chickens to the incumbent legislators' offices.Tamman Maurice 6 Nov 1991 Republicans assume control of 7th District 7A Camden Courier-Post https://www.newspapers.com/image/183374707/ subscription 5 July 2022 Foy did respond, claiming he would have signed the no-tax pledge if it had a clause allowing him to use his "best judgment." Even on Election Day, the race was presumed safe. In reaction to his defeat, Foy said, "The impossible has happened." Smith said he was confident of victory because of the "tremendous support we have had going door-to-door."1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Bradford S. Smith 26,892 53.6% Democratic Party (United States) Thomas P. Foy (incumbent) 23,290 46.4% 50,182 100% District 8 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Thomas P. Long 2,290 100% 2,290 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) C. William Haines (incumbent) 5,528 100% 5,528 100% General election Harvey Dinerman, Medford operation supervisor (Democratic) C. William Haines, farmer and incumbent senator since 1985 (Republican) As expected, the Republican incumbent C. William Haines was easily re-elected in the 8th district. Despite redistricting stretching the district into Atlantic and Camden counties, the district remained overwhelmingly Republican. No Democrat had won the area since Assemblyman John Sweeney in the post-Watergate 1973 Democratic landslide. Dinerman ran on a platform of disrupting Republican hegemony in the district and blaming the state's financial mess on Republican former governor Thomas Kean.1991 general election Republican Party (United States) C. William Haines (incumbent) 28,850 66.3% Democratic Party (United States) Harvey Dinerman 14,644 33.7% 43,494 100% District 9 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Joseph Meglino 4,172 100% 4,172 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Leonard T. Connors (incumbent) 9,327 100% 9,327 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Leonard T. Connors (incumbent) 42,914 69.9% Democratic Party (United States) Joseph Meglino 18,448 30.1% 61,362 100% District 10 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) John Paul Doyle 3,310 100% 3,310 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Andrew R. Ciesla 4,570 58.60% Republican Party (United States) Tom Blomquist 3,229 41.40% 7,799 100% General election Andrew R. Ciesla, Brick Township councilman (Republican) John Paul Doyle, incumbent Assemblyman from Brick Township (Democratic) This race pitted two Brick Township residents against each other. Ciesla ran hard on the generic Republican opposition to the Florio tax increase and Doyle's votes, as an Assemblyman, in favor of the tax package. Doyle countered that Ciesla was indecisive and that the Democratic program had allowed municipal governments to cut local property taxes, but avoided directly mentioning the tax package or Governor Florio.1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Andrew R. Ciesla 34,711 61.6% Democratic Party (United States) John Paul Doyle 21,643 38.4% 56,354 100% District 11 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Gloria R. Filippione 2,239 88.96% Democratic Party (United States) Irwin Zucker 278 11.04% 2,517 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Joseph A. Palaia 3,019 100% 3,019 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Joseph A. Palaia 35,349 65.2% Democratic Party (United States) Gloria R. Filippone 16,286 30.1% Non Lawyer Thomas W. Appleby, Jr. 1,738 3.2% Nonpartisan Joshua Leinsdorf 819 1.5% 54,192 100% District 12 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Joseph D. Youssouf 3,165 100% 3,165 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) John O. Bennett (incumbent) 4,340 100% 4,340 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) John O. Bennett (incumbent) 36,629 67.2% Democratic Party (United States) Joseph D. Youssouf 15,151 27.8% Abortion Is Murder Pat Daly 1,760 3.2% Libertarian Party (United States) Helen L. Radder 941 1.7% 54,481 100% District 13 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) James T. Phillips (incumbent) 3,525 100% 3,525 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Joe Kyrillos 3,167 100% 3,167 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Joe Kyrillos 34,547 67.8% Democratic Party (United States) James T. Phillips (incumbent) 16,437 32.2% 50,984 100% District 14 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Francis J. McManimon (incumbent) 3,654 100% 3,654 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Peter Inverso 2,620 100% 2,620 100% General election Peter P. Garibaldi, former state senator from Monroe Township (independent) Peter Inverso, former Mercer County Freeholder (Republican) Francis J. McManimon, incumbent senator since 1981 (Democratic) This district was heavily redrawn following the 1990 census, replacing Franklin Township with Monroe Township and making it significantly more Republican. Nevertheless, the Florio administration argued that its blue-collar, conservative residents were those whom the tax package was most intended to help. The candidacy of former Republican senator Peter Garibaldi, a Monroe resident and former mayor, also had the potential draw votes away from Inverso, who had never campaigned outside of Mercer County.1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Peter Inverso 30,367 54.6% Democratic Party (United States) Francis J. McManimon (incumbent) 20,496 36.8% Independent politician Peter P. Garibaldi 4,791 8.6% 55,654 100% District 15 Democratic primary Richard N. Krajewski Gerald R. Stockman, incumbent senator since 1982 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Gerald R. Stockman (incumbent) 7,691 82.56% Democratic Party (United States) Richard N. Krajewski 1,625 17.44% 9,316 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Dick LaRossa 2,300 100% 2,300 100% General election Dick LaRossa, consultant and host of the televised New Jersey State Lottery drawingGray Jerry 4 Sep 1992 Television's 'Lottery Guy' Strives to Stay in Senate The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1992/09/04/nyregion/television-s-lottery-guy-strives-to-stay-in-senate.html 4 Jul 2022 (Republican) Gerald R. Stockman, incumbent senator since 1982 (Democratic) This was the narrowest race of the year. The 15th district, based in Trenton, was heavily Democratic. During the campaign, Stockman, who had sponsored the tax increase, defended it and referred to Republican proposals to repeal it as "snake oil."King Wayne 19 Oct 1991 Year After Tax Leap, New Jersey Faces Budget Gap 26 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1991/10/19/nyregion/year-after-tax-leap-new-jersey-faces-budget-gap.html 4 July 2022 Stockman, the chair of the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee, had also sponsored a bill to reform tax assessment which critics said would create a mass exodus from larger cities, including Trenton.Garbarine Rachelle 11 Nov 1990 Assessment Reform Stirs Controversy NJ13 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/11/11/realestate/in-the-region-new-jersey-assessment-reform-stirs-controversy.html 4 July 2022 LaRossa became the first Republican to represent Trenton since 1946, the year he was born.1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Dick LaRossa 22,465 50.9% Democratic Party (United States) Gerald R. Stockman (incumbent) 21,672 49.1% 44,137 100% District 16 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Bonnie C. Sovinee 2,302 100% 2,302 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) John H. Ewing 8,757 100% 8,757 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) John H. Ewing 33,059 68.4% Democratic Party (United States) Bonnie C. Sovinee 15,255 31.6% 48,314 100% District 17 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) John A. Lynch Jr. (incumbent) 3,059 100% 3,059 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Edward R. Tiller 1,264 100% 1,264 100% General election John A. Lynch Jr., incumbent senator since 1982 and President of the New Jersey Senate (Democratic) Edward Tiller (Republican) This was the narrowest Democratic victory of the campaign; Lynch was serving as Senate President at the time and was opposed by the New Jersey Education Association, the state's primary public school union, for his sponsorship of the Quality Education Act and proposal to cap teachers' salaries.Arco Matt Livio Susan K. 7 Aug 2016 5 reasons why the NJEA union is so influential in Trenton NJ.com https://www.nj.com/politics/2016/08/5_reasons_why_the_njea_is_so_influential.html 4 July 2022 In 1991, when Senate President John Lynch proposed a cap on teacher salaries, the NJEA financed a campaign against him that came within 1,800 votes of succeeding. In response to union opposition, Lynch accused the NJEA of "hiding behind" schoolchildren to justify salary increases. In announcing an almost exclusively Republican slate of legislative endorsements, the NJEA singled Lynch out for defeat by asking teachers to contribute "Ten for Tiller"—$10 each to Tiller's campaign. During the campaign, Lynch accused Tiller of lying about his military service in Korea. Other mailers accused Tiller of lying about his educational background, business experience, and qualifications for office. Tiller accused Lynch in turn of being under federal investigation and of numerous connections to organized crime. One independent mailer read, "John Lynch is CONNECTED to the UNDERWORLD."Lynch v. New Jersey Education Association, 161 N.J. 152 (1999).1991 general election Democratic Party (United States) John A. Lynch Jr. (incumbent) 17,053 52.0% Republican Party (United States) Edward R. Tiller 15,718 48.0% 32,771 100% Lynch later sued Tiller and the NJEA for defamation. The complaint was dismissed after appeal to the Supreme Court of New Jersey. District 18 Democratic primary Thomas H. Paterniti, incumbent senator since 1988 and Mayor of Edison Harry S. Pozycki, attorney and former Metuchen councilmanRomano Jay 2 June 1991 Tuesday's Primary Election Offers Subtle Warning of a Coming Storm The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1991/06/02/nyregion/tuesday-s-primary-election-offers-subtle-warning-of-a-coming-storm.html 4 July 2022 Incumbent senator Thomas Paterniti was challenged by Harry Pozycki in a rematch of their 1987 contest, which Paterniti narrowly won. This was the most closely watched primary in the state; party officials estimated that each candidate spent $150,000 before primary election day.1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Harry S. Pozycki 6,963 53.21% Democratic Party (United States) Thomas H. Paterniti (incumbent) 6,122 46.79% 13,085 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Jack Sinagra 2,064 100% 2,064 100% General election Harry S. Pozycki, former Metuchen councilman (Democratic) Jack Sinagra, mayor of East BrunswickSinagra Jack 2 June 1991 A Proposal to Buy N. J. Transit The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1991/06/02/nyregion/l-a-proposal-to-buy-n-j-transit-776191.html 4 July 2022 (Republican) Pozycki had an uphill campaign against the Florio tax package. Though he himself was not an incumbent, Pozycki's Assembly running mate George A. Spadoro had voted in favor of the package. During the campaign, Sinagra proposed using turnpike funds to purchase NJ Transit.1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Jack Sinagra 28,638 53.5% Democratic Party (United States) Harry S. Pozycki 24,889 46.5% 53,527 100% District 19 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Laurence S. Weiss (incumbent) 7,459 100% 7,459 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Randy Corman 1,898 100% 1,898 100% General election Randy Corman, Sayreville councilman and assistant counsel to the Senate Republicans Laurence S. Weiss, incumbent senator since 1978 This blue-collar district had long been safely Democratic, but was put in play by the 1990 tax increase. Senator Weiss, the long-time chairman of the Senate Finance, Revenue and Appropriations committee, faced particular scrutiny as one of the initial authors and key supporters of the tax increase. He said, "I'm in a targeted district, but I'm not the target—I'm the bullseye."Gray, Jerry. "Tax Increase Turns a Once-Confident New Jersey Senator Nervous", The New York Times, November 1, 1991. Accessed July 7, 2010. Corman publicly noted the tax issue was the center of his campaign: "There are other planks in my platform... But right now, the voters are concerned with taxes and I think Larry Weiss is more vulnerable than most Democrats." One Corman ad depicted Weiss, Assembly incumbent Thomas J. Deverin, and Governor Florio with the caption, "For two years, Florio, Weiss and Deverin have been laughing all the way to the bank. On Nov. 5th, you can wipe the smile off their faces."1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Randy Corman 25,536 55.6% Democratic Party (United States) Laurence S. Weiss (incumbent) 20,396 44.4% 45,932 100% After his defeat, Weiss pushed for repeal of the tax package he had helped write.King, Wayne. "Unlikely Bedfellows Put New Spin on Trenton Tax Debate", The New York Times, December 1, 1991. Accessed July 7, 2010.Gray, Jerry. "Senate Democrats Promote 11th-Hour Tax Repeal", The New York Times, December 9, 1991. Accessed July 7, 2010. District 20 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Raymond Lesniak (incumbent) 7,402 100% 7,402 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Jeffrey B. Cohen 1,171 100% 1,171 100% General election 1991 general election Democratic Party (United States) Raymond Lesniak (incumbent) 16,733 57.1% Republican Party (United States) Jeffrey B. Cohen 12,585 42.9% 29,318 100% District 21 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Kathy Mills 3,242 100% 3,242 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) C. Louis Bassano (incumbent) 5,423 % 5,423 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) C. Louis Bassano (incumbent) 38,591 71.6% Democratic Party (United States) Elly Manov 15,311 28.4% 53,902 100% District 22 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) June Fischer 2,413 100% 2,413 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Donald DiFrancesco (incumbent) 7,057 100% 7,057 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Donald DiFrancesco (incumbent) 32,872 78.2% Populist Party (United States, 1984) John L. Kucek 9,153 21.8% 42,025 100% District 23 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) George Goceljak 2,380 69.92% Democratic Party (United States) Dan Seyler 1,024 30.08% 3,404 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Bill Schluter 8,242 100% 8,242 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Bill Schluter 34,936 72.4% Democratic Party (United States) George Goceljak 13,317 27.6% 48,253 100% District 24 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Frederick J. Katz Jr. 1,937 100% 1,937 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Robert Littell (incumbent) 8,119 52.78% Republican Party (United States) George T. Daggett 7,264 47.22% 15,383 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Robert Littell (incumbent) 31,432 74.8% Democratic Party (United States) Frederick J. Katz, Jr. 7,216 17.2% Middle Class Alternative Gary “Buzz” Howell 3,363 8.0% 42,011 100% District 25 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Adele Montgomery 3,240 100% 3,240 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) John H. Dorsey (incumbent) 13,696 100% 13,696 100% General election John H. Dorsey, incumbent senator since 1978 and Senate Minority Leader (Republican) Adele Montgomery (Democratic) 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) John H. Dorsey (incumbent) 31,268 71.7% Democratic Party (United States) Adele Montgomery 12,363 28.3% 43,631 100% District 26 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Drew Britcher 1,850 100% 1,850 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Leanna Brown (incumbent) 8,357 100% 8,357 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Leanna Brown (incumbent) 34,063 78.2% Democratic Party (United States) Drew Britcher 9,514 21.8% 43,577 100% District 27 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Richard Codey (incumbent) 8,568 60.89% Democratic Party (United States) Mildred Barry Garvin 5,504 39.11% 14,072 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Charles F. Cefalu 1,476 100% 1,476 100% General election 1991 general election Democratic Party (United States) Richard Codey (incumbent) 19,677 68.1% Republican Party (United States) Eugene J. Byrne 9,202 31.9% 28,879 100% District 28 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Ronald Rice (incumbent) 6,611 100% 6,611 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Brenda Jean-Pierre 1,085 100% 1,085 100% General election 1991 general election Democratic Party (United States) Ronald Rice (incumbent) 15,456 67.2% Republican Party (United States) Brenda Jean-Pierre 6,876 29.9% Socialist Workers Party (United States) Rachel H. Knapik 666 2.9% 22,998 100% District 29 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Wynona Lipman (incumbent) 7,656 100% 7,656 100% General election 1991 general election Democratic Party (United States) Wynona Lipman (incumbent) 14,911 100% 14,911 100% District 30 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Neil J. O'Connell 2,529 100% 2,529 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) John E. Dimon 3,862 100% 3,862 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) John E. Dimon 26,651 65.0% Democratic Party (United States) Neil J. O’Connell 14,345 35.0% 40,996 100% District 31 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Edward T. O'Connor Jr. (incumbent) 8,221 100% 8,221 100% Republican primary Bret Schundler, Salomon Brothers investment bankerBerke Richard L. 9 Feb 1994 For National G.O.P., a Mayor as a Poster Boy; Schundler, an Unabashed Conservative, Wants to Use Image to Help Jersey City B1 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/09/nyregion/for-national-gop-mayor-poster-boy-schundler-unabashed-conservative-wants-use.html 4 July 2022 A 1981 graduate of Harvard University, [Schundler] plunged into politics as a New Jersey coordinator for former Senator Gary Hart, who was running for the 1984 Democratic Presidential nomination. Then he went to work on Wall Street for Salomon Brothers, the huge investment banking house. He changed his party registration to Republican in 1991 to make an unsuccessful run for one of Hudson County's three State Senate seats. Peter Varsalona, United States Marine Corps veteranWildstein David 29 Apr 2020 In Memoriam New Jersey Globe https://newjerseyglobe.com/in-memoriam/in-memoriam-320/ 4 July 2022 Bret Schundler, who served as New Jersey coordinator for Gary Hart's 1984 presidential campaign, switched his party registration to run as a Republican.1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Bret Schundler 738 62.60% Republican Party (United States) Peter Varsalona 441 37.40% 1,179 100% General election 1991 general election Democratic Party (United States) Edward T. O'Connor Jr. (incumbent) 16,719 55.1% Republican Party (United States) Bret Schundler 13,601 44.9% 30,320 100% District 32 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Thomas F. Cowan (incumbent) 10,968 89.58% Democratic Party (United States) Ralph Valentin 1,276 10.42% 12,244 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Guy Catrillo 1,533 59.74% Republican Party (United States) Esmat Zaklama 1,033 40.26% 2,566 100% General election 1991 general election Democratic Party (United States) Thomas F. Cowan (incumbent) 21,128 57.1% Republican Party (United States) Guy Catrillo 14,577 39.4% Politicians Are Crooks Herbert H. Shaw 1,270 3.4% 36,975 100% District 33 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Bob Menendez 8,005 100% 8,005 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Carlos Munoz 1,294 53.03% Republican Party (United States) Reinaldo Fernandez 1,146 46.97% 2,440 100% General election 1991 general election Democratic Party (United States) Bob Menendez (incumbent) 19,151 68.9% Republican Party (United States) Carlos Munoz 8,652 31.1% 27,803 100% District 34 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Joseph A. Mecca 2,739 100% 2,739 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Joseph Bubba (incumbent) 3,395 100% 3,395 100% General election Joseph Bubba, incumbent senator since 1982 (Republican) Joseph A. Mecca, Assemblyman from Totowa (Democratic) Newton E. Miller, mayor of Wayne and former Assemblyman (Unbossed, Unbiased, Unbought) Joseph Bubba was seen as a rare vulnerable incumbent Republican, partly due to Mecca's name recognition in the district and the independent candidacy of Republican Wayne mayor Newton Miller. 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Joseph Bubba (incumbent) 25,885 52.5% Democratic Party (United States) Joseph A. Mecca 17,237 35.0% Independent Newton E. Miller 6,193 12.6% 49,315 100% District 35 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) John Girgenti 100% Republican primary Pat Kramer, former mayor of Paterson Walter W. Porter Jr., Passaic County freeholder 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Pat Kramer % Republican Party (United States) Walter W. Porter 100% General election John Girgenti, incumbent senator since 1990 (Democratic) Pat Kramer, former mayor of Paterson (Republican) Because one of the district's two Assembly members, Frank Catania, was a Republican, this district was seen as potentially competitive before the primary. Girgenti had won a special district party convention in 1990 to fill the seat left vacant by Senator Frank X. Graves Jr.1991 general election Democratic Party (United States) John Girgenti 15,859 53.2% Republican Party (United States) Pat Kramer 13,965 46.8% 29,824 100% District 36 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Gabriel M. Ambrosio (incumbent) 3,987 100% 3,987 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) John P. Scott 2,077 100% 2,077 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) John P. Scott 21,455 52.0% Democratic Party (United States) Gabriel M. Ambrosio (incumbent) 19,775 48.0% 41,230 100% District 37 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Matthew Feldman 3,358 100% 3,358 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Todd Caliguire 1,690 100% 1,690 100% General election Todd Caliguire, former aide to Thomas Kean and W. Cary EdwardsWildstein David 17 Mar 2022 Old xenophobic mailer could haunt Caliguire bid for Bergen County Executive New Jersey Globe https://newjerseyglobe.com/local/old-xenophobic-mailer-could-haunt-caliguire-bid-for-bergen-county-executive/ 4 July 2022 But Caliguire, who achieved some early success as an aide to Gov. Thomas Kean and Attorney General Cary Edwards in the 1980s, washed out early. (Republican) Matthew Feldman, incumbent senator since 1974Feldman previously served in the Senate from 1966 to 1968. and former Senate President (Democratic) 1991 general election Democratic Party (United States) Matthew Feldman (incumbent) 24,309 53.6% Republican Party (United States) Todd Caliguire 21,045 46.4% 45,354 100% District 38 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Paul Contillo 3,215 100% 3,215 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Louis F. Kosco 2,891 100% 2,891 100% General election Though all of the Bergen County districts were considered difficult to handicap due to redistricting, the 38th district was seen as among the closest, despite the fact that incumbent Paul Contillo voted against the Florio tax program.1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Louis F. Kosco 27,748 55.4% Democratic Party (United States) Paul Contillo (incumbent) 20,572 41.1% Taxpayers Only Choice C. Fischer 1,773 3.5% 50,093 100% District 39 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Mary Donohue 1,781 100% 1,781 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Gerald Cardinale (incumbent) 3,066 100% 3,066 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Gerald Cardinale (incumbent) 37,135 66.9% Democratic Party (United States) Mary Donohue 18,336 33.1% 55,471 100% District 40 Democratic primary 1991 Democratic primary Democratic Party (United States) Frank R. Lucas Jr. 1,560 100% 1,560 100% Republican primary 1991 Republican primary Republican Party (United States) Henry McNamara (incumbent) 3,781 100% 3,781 100% General election 1991 general election Republican Party (United States) Henry McNamara (incumbent) 36,666 75.5% Democratic Party (United States) Frank R. Lucas 11,884 24.5% 48,550 100% See also 1991 New Jersey General Assembly election References Category:New Jersey Senate elections New Jersey State Senate Category:1991 New Jersey elections Category:November 1991 in the United States