2005 New Jersey gubernatorial election

none 2005 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 September 2023 2005 New Jersey gubernatorial election New Jersey Presidential no 2001 New Jersey gubernatorial election 2001 2009 New Jersey gubernatorial election 2009 November 8, 2005 49%https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/other/2022-1925-general-election-data.pdf General Election Data - 1924 to 2022 NJ.gov () File:SenatorJonCorzine (cropped).jpg 150x150px Jon Corzine Democratic Party (United States) 1,224,551 53.47% 3x4.svg Doug Forrester Republican Party (United States) 985,271 43.02% 280px County results 280px Congressional district results 280px Municipality results Corzine: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Forrester: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #A80000 >90%Tie: #ae8bb1 50% Governor Richard Codey Democratic Party (United States) Jon Corzine Democratic Party (United States) The 2005 New Jersey gubernatorial election was a race to determine the governor of New Jersey. It was held on November 8, 2005. Democratic governor Richard Codey, who replaced Governor Jim McGreevey in 2004 after his resignation, did not run for election for a full term of office. The primary election was held on June 7, 2005. U.S. senator Jon Corzine won the Democratic nomination without serious opposition. Former West Windsor Mayor Doug Forrester received the Republican nomination with a plurality of 36%. Corzine defeated Forrester in the general election. New Jersey is reliably Democratic at the federal level, but this was the first time since 1977 in which Democrats won more than one consecutive gubernatorial election in the state. This was the first time since 1965 that a Democrat won a gubernatorial race without Ocean County, and the first since 1961 that they did so without Monmouth County. The 2005 general election also saw a public referendum question on the ballot for the voters to decide whether to create a position of lieutenant governor, alter the state's order of succession, and whether the state's first lieutenant governor would be chosen in the subsequent gubernatorial election held in 2009.Mansnerus, Laura. "On Politics: The Advantage of Having A Lieutenant Governor" in The New York Times (March 27, 2005). Retrieved August 30, 2013.New Jersey State Legislature. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 2 (SCR2): "A Concurrent Resolution proposing to amend Articles II, IV, V, and XI of the Constitution of the State of New Jersey" https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054955/http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/SCR/2_R1.PDF 2013-09-21 (2004) and Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 100 (ACR100): "A Concurrent Resolution proposing to amend Articles II, IV, V and XI of the Constitution of the State of New Jersey" https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055139/http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/ACR/100_I1.PDF 2013-09-21 (2005). Retrieved 30 August 2013. Note that The New Jersey State Legislature doesn't provide distinct web addresses for its transactions on specific bills, however, at http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp https://web.archive.org/web/20130913080931/http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp 2013-09-13 click on "Bills 2004–2005" and search for ACR100 and SCR2 for these bills, vote tallies and historical information regarding their passage. The question passed by a tally of 836,134 votes (56.1%) to 655,333 (43.9%).New Jersey Division of Elections (New Jersey Department of State). "Official List Ballot Questions Tally For November 2005 General Election" https://web.archive.org/web/20131112093252/http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2005_Official_public_questions_tallies.pdf 2013-11-12 (certified 16 December 2005). Retrieved 30 August 2013. To date, this is the most recent election that Salem County voted for the Democratic candidate in a gubernatorial race. Background Governor Jim McGreevey was elected in 2001 by a large margin but resigned from office in November 2004 after Golan Cipel, an Israeli national and former advisor to the Governor, threatened to bring a lawsuit for sexual harassment, and thus reveal McGreevey was homosexual. Though McGreevey admitted to an "adult consensual affair with another man" on August 12, 2004, he announced that he would not resign from office until November 15, after the fall general election.https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/printout/0,8816,994916,00.html The Governor's Secret Life Time 164 8 John Cloud August 23, 2004 April 20, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20070222170111/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1101040823-682286,00.html February 22, 2007 livehttp://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/08/12/mcgreevey.transcript/ McGreevey: 'I am a gay American' CNN August 13, 2004 November 4, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20040814025742/http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/08/12/mcgreevey.transcript/index.html August 14, 2004 deadhttps://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/08/12/mcgreevey.nj/ New Jersey governor quits, comes out as gay CNN August 13, 2004 November 4, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20040816080014/https://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/08/12/mcgreevey.nj/ August 16, 2004 deadhttps://www.nysun.com/new-york/mcgreevey-to-quit-declares-i-am-a-gay-american/245/ McGreevey to quit, declares 'I am a gay American' August 13, 2004 https://web.archive.org/web/20041103010214/http://www.nysun.com/article/245 November 3, 2004 April 20, 2019 Yael Kohen The New York Sun McGreevey's decision to delay the effective date of his resignation until after September 3, 2004, avoided a November special election for governor, which would have coincided with the election for President of the United States. The 2004 election between George W. Bush and John Kerry was expected to be competitive, the political aftermath of the September 11 attacks in the state, and some observers speculated that McGreevey's decision to delay his resignation was designed to improve Kerry's political position and preserve Democratic Party control of the office of governor.Kocieniewski David https://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/05/nyregion/mcgreevey-stays-put-and-intrigue-builds.html McGreevey Stays Put, and Intrigue Builds September 5, 2004 April 20, 2019 The New York Times https://web.archive.org/web/20150528025224/http://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/05/nyregion/05jersey.html&position= May 28, 2015 dead Mansnerus Laura https://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/17/nyregion/fallout-resignation-politics-mcgreevey-hunkers-down-but-exit-pressure-grows.html McGreevey Hunkers Down, but Exit Pressure Grows The New York Times August 17, 2004 https://web.archive.org/web/20190420235310/https://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/17/nyregion/fallout-resignation-politics-mcgreevey-hunkers-down-but-exit-pressure-grows.html April 20, 2019 April 20, 2019 bot: unknownhttp://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/article.php?id=LJS2004081601 The McGreevey Matter – The impact on presidential politics August 16, 2004 March 10, 2008 Sabato, Larry J. https://web.archive.org/web/20080213062014/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/article.php?id=LJS2004081601 February 13, 2008 Republicans and Democrats alike called upon McGreevey to make his resignation effective immediately.https://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/13/nyregion/13CND-MCGREEVEY.html Ex-Aide Says He Was Victim of McGreevey The New York Times August 13, 2004 April 20, 2019 Mansnerus, Laura Kocieniewski, David dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090424120913/http://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/13/nyregion/13CND-MCGREEVEY.html April 24, 2009https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9658-2004Aug17.html Democrats Press McGreevey to Quit August 18, 2004 April 20, 2019 Washington Post Dewar, Helen Garcia, Michelle https://web.archive.org/web/20121109073612/https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9658-2004Aug17.html November 9, 2012 The New York Times editorial board opined, "Mr. McGreevey's strategy to delay resignation does not serve New Jersey residents well. The state will be led by an embattled governor mired in personal and legal problems for three months."https://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/13/opinion/13fri1.html The Governor's Secret The New York Times August 13, 2004 https://web.archive.org/web/20090424120009/http://nytimes.com/2004/08/13/opinion/13fri1.html April 24, 2009 dead February 18, 2024 On September 15, U.S. District Judge Garrett E. Brown Jr. dismissed Afran v. McGreevey,http://prince-web1.princeton.edu/archives/2004/09/09/news/10644.shtml Princeton-area lawyers file lawsuit against McGreevey September 9, 2004 March 10, 2008 The Daily Princetonian Erik Linstrum dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060906183431/http://prince-web1.princeton.edu/archives/2004/09/09/news/10644.shtml September 6, 2006 a lawsuit by Green Party members claiming that the postponement of McGreevey's resignation had left a vacancy, thereby violating New Jerseyans' voting rights.https://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2004-09-15-mcgreevey-special-election_x.htm Associated Press USA Today Judge won't order special N.J. election September 15, 2004 https://web.archive.org/web/20080414073018/https://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2004-09-15-mcgreevey-special-election_x.htm April 14, 2008https://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/16/nyregion/16jersey.html Judge Dismisses Case Seeking a Vote to Replace McGreevey Laura Mansnerus The New York Times September 16, 2004 https://web.archive.org/web/20150528054512/http://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/16/nyregion/16jersey.html May 28, 2015 April 20, 2019 New Jersey Senate President Richard Codey took office upon McGreevey's resignationhttps://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/16/nyregion/16governor.html Transition Ends: A Quiet Goodbye for McGreevey Mansnerus, Laura Beston, Josh November 16, 2004 https://web.archive.org/web/20150528051650/https://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/16/nyregion/16governor.html May 28, 2015 April 20, 2019 The New York Times and served the remainder of the term until January 17, 2006.https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/11/nyregion/11codey.html A Sentimental Last Address as a Temporary Governor Jones, Richard Lezin Benson, Josh January 11, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20150611010532/http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/11/nyregion/11codey.html June 11, 2015 April 20, 2019 The New York Times live At the time of McGreevey's resignation, the New Jersey State Constitution stipulated that the Senate president retains that position while serving as acting governor.http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/lawsconstitution/constitution.asp New Jersey State Constitution March 10, 2008 njleg.state.nj.us dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090630013226/http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/lawsconstitution/constitution.asp June 30, 2009 In the wake of McGreevey's resignation, and in consideration of other past New Jersey governors who had left office before the end of their terms,Benson, Josh https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/25/nyregion/metrocampaigns/new-jersey-used-to-having-governors-leave-early.html New Jersey, Used to Having Governors Leave Early, Considers Need for a Lieutenant The New York Times en-US live October 25, 2005 November 13, 2023 November 13, 2023 https://archive.today/20231113181646/https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/25/nyregion/metrocampaigns/new-jersey-used-to-having-governors-leave-early.htmlShure, John http://www.njpp.org/reports/the-people-should-choose-who-fills-the-shoes The People Should Choose Who Fills the Shoes New Jersey Policy Perspective en-US live September 10, 2004 November 12, 2013 November 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131112094459/http://www.njpp.org/reports/the-people-should-choose-who-fills-the-shoes the New Jersey legislature passed a resolution establishing a public referendum on the creation of the position of Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey effective with the 2009 elections.http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/SCR/2_R1.PDF Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 2 (SCR2) New Jersey State Legislature A Concurrent Resolution proposing to amend Articles II, IV, V, and XI of the Constitution of the State of New Jersey en-US live November 13, 2023 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055139/http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/ACR/100_I1.PDF Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jon Corzine, U.S. senatorKornacki, Steve. "Exit everyman: How the Jersey Democratic bosses destroyed Dick Codey and unleashed Chris Christie" in "Politico" (January 28, 2013). Retrieved April 19, 2022 Eliminated in primary James D. Kelly Jr., telecommunications company employee"James D. Kelly Jr." in "Our Campaigns". Retrieved April 19, 2022 Francis X. Tenaglio, former Pennsylvania state representative Declined Richard Codey, incumbent governor and president of the New Jersey Senate Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardCodey JonCorzineOtherUndecided QuinnipiacQuinnipiac Poll Corzine has Big Early Lead in New Jersey Gov Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Codey Also Tops GOP Contenders https://poll.qu.edu/Poll-Release-Legacy?releaseid=554 November 17, 2004 August 28, 2025 November 9–15, 2004 814 RV ±3.4% 20% 60% 1% 19% QuinnipiacQuinnipiac Poll Codey Has Strong Start In New Jersey Gov Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; He Narrows Gap With Corzine And Tops GOP Contenders https://poll.qu.edu/Poll-Release-Legacy?releaseid=642 January 26, 2005 August 28, 2025 January 18–24, 2005 433 RV ±4.7% 33% 43% 0% 23% Results Democratic Primary resultshttps://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2005/2005_primary_official_results-gov.pdf Candidates for Governor New Jersey Secretary of State July 18, 2005 June 12, 2025 Jon S. Corzine Democratic Party (United States) 207,670 88.08 James D. Kelly, Jr. Democratic Party (United States) 19,512 8.28 Francis X. Tenaglio Democratic Party (United States) 8,596 3.65 235,778 100.00 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Doug Forrester, former mayor of West Windsor and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2002 Eliminated in Primary Todd Caliguire, Bergen County Freeholder Paul DiGaetano, assemblyman from Nutley Steve Lonegan, mayor of Bogota John J. Murphy, Morris County Freeholder and former mayor of Morris Township Bob Schroeder, Washington Township (Bergen County) councilman Bret Schundler, former mayor of Jersey City and nominee for governor in 2001 Declined Chris Christie, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jerseyhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jersey-journal-christies-brother-em/128628635/ Christie's brother emerges as a major GOP fund-raiser Shears Ian T. September 8, 2004 The Jersey Journalhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jersey-journal-corzine-to-announce-b/128628840/ Corzine to announce bid for governor November 26, 2004 The Jersey Journal Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ToddCaliguire PaulDi Gaetano DougForrester SteveLonegan JohnMurphy BobSchroeder BretSchundlerOtherUndecided Quinnipiac January 18–24, 2005 329 RV ±5.4%0%1% 32%0%3%0% 32% 3% 30% QuinnipiacMoney Doesn't Hurt Corzine In New Jersey Gov Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; He Has Double-Digit Lead Over Top GOP Contenders https://poll.qu.edu/Poll-Release-Legacy?releaseid=661 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute March 16, 2005 August 28, 2025 March 9–14, 2005 268 RV ±6.0%0%0% 33%1%2%0%29% 3% 31% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DianeAllen ChrisChristie DougForrester BretSchundlerOtherUndecided Quinnipiac November 9–15, 2004 623 RV ±3.9% 11% 12% 19% 34% 0% 24% Results Republican Primary results Doug Forrester Republican Party (United States) 108,941 36.01 Bret Schundler Republican Party (United States) 94,417 31.21 John J. Murphy Republican Party (United States) 33,800 11.17 Steve Lonegan Republican Party (United States) 24,433 8.08 Robert Schroeder Republican Party (United States) 16,763 5.54 Paul DiGaetano Republican Party (United States) 16,684 5.52 Todd Caliguire Republican Party (United States) 7,463 2.47 302,501 100.00 General election Candidates Wesley Bell, former mayor of Stafford Township (Independent) Hector Castillo, physician and candidate for mayor of Paterson in 2002 (Independent) Jon Corzine, U.S. senator (Democratic) Ed Forchion, Candidate for U.S. representative in New Jersey's 3rd congressional district in 2004 (Marijuana) Doug Forrester, businessman, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2002, and former mayor of West Windsor (Republican) Angela Lariscy, candidate for U.S. representative in New Jersey's 13th congressional district in 2004 (Socialist Workers) Michael Latigona, registered nurse and EMT from Marlton (Independent) Jeffrey Pawlowski, former Sayreville borough councilman (Libertarian) Constantino Rozzo, candidate for U.S. representative in New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in 2004 (Socialist) Matthew Thieke, computer software analyst and resident of Maple Shade (Green) Debates The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission declared that the four candidates would be included in the official gubernatorial debates to be aired on NJN. They included Jeffrey Pawlowski and Hector Castillo. Complete video of debate, September 20, 2005 Complete video of debate, October 18, 2005 Complete video of debate, November 5, 2005 Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallThe 2005 Off-Off-Year Elections: Hardfast Harbinger or Harmless Happenstance? Sabato's Crystal Ball https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/ljs2005102501/ Likely DOctober 25, 2005 Polling Opinion polling for the 2005 New Jersey gubernatorial election.chart Opinion polling for the 2005 New Jersey gubernatorial election.tab 700px Source DateSamplesizeMarginof error JonCorzine (D) DougForrester (R) Other UndecidedQuinnipiacQuinnipiac Poll Kerry Holds 10-Point Lead In New Jersey, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Corzine Buries GOP Contenders In Gov Race https://poll.qu.edu/Poll-Release-Legacy?releaseid=394 August 25, 2004 August 28, 2025 August 19–23, 2004887 RV±3.3% 50% 27% 2% 21% Quinnipiac November 9–15, 2004 2,235 RV ±2.1% 51% 29% 1% 19%Quinnipiac January 18–24, 2004 1,215 RV ±2.8% 51% 29% 1% 19% Quinnipiac March 9–14, 2005 937 RV ±3.2% 50% 33% 1% 16%RasmussenRasmussen https://web.archive.org/web/20051123205505/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2005/New%20Jersey%20Governor.htm November 23, 2005 June 8, 2005 47% 40% 5% 8%RutgersRutgers https://web.archive.org/web/20070929111014/http://www.nj.com/newsflash/politics/index.ssf?/base/news-15/1118604954173110.xml&storylist=njelection September 29, 2007 June 12, 2005 43% 33% – –QuinnipiacQuinnipiac June 15, 2005 47% 37% – –RasmussenRasmussen https://web.archive.org/web/20050719003947/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2005/New%20Jersey%20Governor_July%2015.htm July 19, 2005 July 15, 2005 50% 38% 4% 8%Strategic VisionStrategic Vision July 19, 2005 48% 40% – –Fairleigh Dickinson-PublicMindFairleigh Dickinson-PublicMind July 21, 2005 47% 34% – –RasmussenRasmussen https://web.archive.org/web/20051123203225/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2005/New%20Jersey%20Governor_August%208.htm November 23, 2005 August 7, 2005 45% 37% 5% –QuinnipiacQuinnipiac August 10, 2005 50% 40% – –Strategic VisionStrategic Vision August 18, 2005 50% 40% – –Star-Ledger/Eagleton-RutgersStar-Ledger/Eagleton-Rutgers https://web.archive.org/web/20070929122649/http://www.nj.com/elections/ledger/index.ssf?/base/news-2/1126501979325250.xml&coll=1 September 29, 2007 September 12, 2005 48% 28% – –Strategic VisionStrategic Vision September 16, 2005 47% 36% – –RasmussenRasmussen https://web.archive.org/web/20051123204131/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2005/New%20Jersey%20Governor_September%2018.htm November 23, 2005 September 19, 2005 47% 36% 5% –Fairleigh-DickinsonFairleigh-Dickinson September 26, 2005 48% 38% 4% 10%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University September 28, 2005 46% 38% – –QuinnipiacQuinnipiac September 28, 2005 48% 44% – –RasmussenRasmussen https://web.archive.org/web/20051018030022/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2005/New%20Jersey%20Governor_October%206.htm 2005-10-18 October 6, 2005 45% 38% 5% –Star-Ledger/Eagleton-RutgersStar-Ledger/Eagleton-RutgersMay 2026 medicmedic October 3–6, 2005 44% 37% – –MaristMarist https://web.archive.org/web/20051013060426/http://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/NJ/GV051010.htm October 13, 2005 October 10, 2005 44% 43% – –Survey USASurvey USA October 11, 2005 49% 41% 5% 5%Strategic VisionStrategic Vision October 13, 2005 46% 40% – –QuinnipiacQuinnipiac October 19, 2005 50% 43% – –RasmussenRasmussen https://web.archive.org/web/20051227084431/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2005/New%20Jersey%20Governor_October%2019.htm 2005-12-27 October 20, 2005 49% 40% 3% –Survey USASurvey USA October 25, 2005 50% 41% 7% 3%Strategic VisionStrategic Vision November 2, 2005 48% 42% – –Fairleigh-DickinsonFairleigh-Dickinson November 2, 2005 44% 40% 3% 13%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac November 2, 2005 50% 38% – –Marist CollegeMarist College https://web.archive.org/web/20060214015150/http://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/NJ/GV051104.htm February 14, 2006 November 4, 2005 51% 41% – –Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University August 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes November 4, 2005 47% 38% – –RasmussenRasmussen https://web.archive.org/web/20051126001228/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2005/New%20Jersey%20Governor_November%207.htm November 26, 2005 November 6, 2005 44% 39% 5% 12%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac November 7, 2005 52% 45% – –Survey USASurvey USA November 7, 2005 50% 44% 5% 2% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JimMcGreevey (D) DianeAllen (R) ChrisChristie (R) DougForrester (R) BretSchundler (R)OtherUndecidedQuinnipiacQuinnipiac Poll Corruption Cases Take Toll On McGreevey Approval, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Governor Still Tops Fed Prosecutor, Other Contenders https://poll.qu.edu/Poll-Release-Legacy?releaseid=277 August 4, 2004 August 28, 2025 July 30–August 2, 2004 996 RV ±3.1% 38% 32% – – – 2% 28% 40% – 27% – – 2% 31% 41% – – 34% – 3% 23% 40% – – – 37% 2% 20% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardCodey (D) DianeAllen (R) ChrisChristie (R) DougForrester (R) BretSchundler (R)OtherUndecidedQuinnipiac November 9–15, 2004 2,235 RV ±2.1% 39% 28% – – – 1% 31% 40% – 27% – – 1% 32% 39% – – 32% – 1% 27% 40% – – – 34% 1% 25%Quinnipiac January 18–24, 2004 1,215 RV ±2.8% 53% – – 25% – 1% 22% 54% – – – 26% 1% 20% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JonCorzine (D) DianeAllen (R) ChrisChristie (R) BobFranks (R) BretSchundler (R) ChristineWhitman (R)OtherUndecidedQuinnipiac August 19–23, 2004 887 RV ±3.3% 49% 24% – – – – 2% 24% 53% – 22% – – – 1% 24% 52% – – 24% – – 1% 23% 48% – – – 32% – 1% 19% 48% – – – – 37% 1% 14%Quinnipiac November 9–15, 2004 2,235 RV ±2.1% 51% 25% – – – – 1% 23% 51% – 24% – – – 1% 23% 51% – – – 30% – 1% 18%Quinnipiac January 18–24, 2004 1,215 RV ±2.8% 52% – – – 28% – 1% 18% Quinnipiac March 9–14, 2005 937 RV ±3.2% 50% – – – 34% – 1% 15% Results New Jersey Gubernatorial Election, 2005http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2005_Official_General_Election-Governor_tallies.pdf Official List Candidates for Governor For November 2005 General Election New Jersey Secretary of State December 16, 2005 October 21, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Jon Corzine 1,224,551 53.47% 2.96 Republican Party (United States) Doug Forrester 985,271 43.02% 1.34 Independent politician Hector Castillo 29,452 1.29% N/A Libertarian Party (United States) Jeffrey Pawlowski 15,417 0.67% 0.46 Green Party of the United States Matthew Thieke 12,315 0.54% 0.26 #50C878 Legalize Marijuana Edward Forchion 9,137 0.40% N/A Independent politician Michael Latigona 5,169 0.23% Independent politician Wesley Bell 4,178 0.18% N/A Socialist Workers Party (United States) Angela Lariscy 2,531 0.11% 0.06 Socialist Party USA Constantino Rozzo 2,078 0.09% 0.02 239,280 10.45% -4.31% 2,290,099 Democratic Party (United States) Results by county County Corzine votes Corzine % Forrester votes Forrester % Other votes Other % Atlantic 34,539 53.3% 28,004 43.2% 2,238 3.5% Bergen 142,319 55.6% 108,017 42.2% 5,683 2.2% Burlington 64,421 50.5% 57,908 45.4% 5,203 4.1% Camden 76,955 60.4% 45,079 35.4% 5,458 4.3% Cape May 14,375 45.2% 16,179 50.9% 1,243 3.9% Cumberland 18,580 57.2% 12,692 39.0% 1,231 3.8% Essex 131,312 72.7% 45,789 25.4% 3,456 1.9% Gloucester 41,128 53.2% 33,225 43.0% 3,004 3.9% Hudson 87,409 75.4% 25,769 22.2% 2,691 2.3% Hunterdon 15,004 33.6% 27,521 61.6% 2,179 4.9% Mercer 56,592 57.1% 38,871 39.2% 3,596 3.6% Middlesex 107,176 56.0% 75,021 39.2% 9,085 4.7% Monmouth 85,187 43.8% 101,085 51.9% 8,376 4.3% Morris 60,986 41.3% 82,550 56.0% 3,997 2.7% Ocean 71,953 41.6% 93,693 54.2% 7,242 4.2% Passaic 61,803 57.9% 41,532 38.9% 3,413 3.2% Salem 10,057 48.6% 9,608 46.5% 1,008 4.9% Somerset 40,459 43.3% 49,406 52.8% 3,661 3.9% Sussex 14,854 35.1% 25,283 59.7% 2,182 5.2% Union 77,982 59.2% 50,036 38.0% 3,677 2.8% Warren 11,460 36.8% 18,003 57.9% 1,654 5.3% Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Monmouth (largest municipality: Middletown Township) Ocean (largest municipality: Lakewood) right 280px Swing by county 280px Trend relative to the state by county Legend #d40000 Republican — >15% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5−15% #ff2a2a Republican — +10−12.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5−10% #ff8080 Republican — +5−7.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5−5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0−2.5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0−2.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5−5% #77e3ff Democratic — +5−7.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #09ceff Democratic — +10−12.5% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5−15% #00a1c8 Democratic — >15% 280px County flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip See also Politics of New Jersey References 30em External links New Jersey Department of State - 2005 Election Information Archive Candidates Jon Corzine's Official Campaign Site Doug Forrester's Official Campaign Site Michael Latigona's Official Campaign Site Jeff Pawlowski's Official Campaign Site Constantino Rozzo's Official Campaign Site Matthew Thieke's Official Campaign Site Gubernatorial 2005 Category:2005 United States gubernatorial elections