2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

The 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 4, 2010, to elect the 13 U.S. representatives from the state of New Jersey, one from each of the state's 13 congressional districts. The primary election in which candidates were chosen took place on June 8, 2010.

As of , this is the last election in which the Republican Party won a plurality of the statewide popular vote for United States House, even though they did not win a majority of congressional seats. As a result, New Jersey became one of four states in which the party that won the state's popular vote did not win a majority of seats in 2010, the other states being Iowa, Illinois, and North Carolina.

Overview United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, 2010PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 1,055,299 49.74% 6 +1 Democratic 1,024,730 48.30% 7 -1 Libertarian 8,536 0.40% 0 — Green 7,494 0.35% 0 — Constitution 4,120 0.19% 0 — Independents 21,405 1.01% 0 — Totals 2,121,584 100.00% 13 —

District 1

Democrat Rob Andrews has been in Congress since 1990. He won re-election in 2008 with 72%.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Rob Andrews, incumbent Representative from Haddon Heights since 1990 John Caramanna, candidate for this seat in 2008

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Dale Glading, founder of Saints Prison Ministry and nominee for this seat in 2008 Lee Lucas Loran M. Oglesby Fernando Powers, candidate for this seat in 2008

Results

General election

Candidates

Rob Andrews, incumbent Representative from Haddon Heights since 1990 (Democratic) Margaret M. Chapman, candidate for this seat in 2008 (Time for Change) Dale Glading, founder of Saints Prison Ministry and nominee for this seat in 2008 (Republican) Mark Heacock (Green) Nicky I. Petrutz (Defend American Constitution)

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball, November 1, 2010RCPRealClearPolitics, November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

Results

By county County Rob AndrewsDemocratic Dale GladingRepublican Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Burlington (part) 4,086 59.7% 2,627 38.4% 132 1.9% 1,459 21.3% 6,845 Camden (part) 70,338 67.2% 32,572 31.1% 1,770 1.8% 37,766 36.1% 104,680 Gloucester (part) 31,910 56.2% 23,363 41.2% 1,469 2.6% 8,547 15.0% 56,742Totals106,33463.2%58,56234.8%3,3712.0%47,77228.4%168,267

District 2

Republican Frank LoBiondo has been in Congress since 1995. He won re-election in 2008 with 59%, despite Democrat Barack Obama simultaneously carrying the district.

Republican primary Candidates Linda Biamonte Frank LoBiondo, incumbent Representative from Millville since 1995 Donna M. Ward, candidate for this seat in 2008

Results

Democratic primary Candidates Gary Stein

Results

General election Candidates Peter Boyce, nominee for this seat in 2008 (Constitution) Frank LoBiondo, incumbent Representative from Millville since 1995 (Republican) Mark Lovett (marklovett.us) Gary Stein, perennial candidate (Democratic) Vitov Valdes-Munoz (American Labor)

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

Results

By county County Frank LoBiondoRepublican Gary SteinDemocratic Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Atlantic 39,254 63.0% 21,220 34.0% 2,482 3.0% 18,034 29.0% 62,356 Burlington (part) 1,464 76.3% 420 21.9% 35 1.8% 1,044 54.4% 1,919 Camden (part) 1,734 60.3% 1,059 36.8% 81 2.9% 675 23.5% 2,874 Cape May 22,011 76.7% 5,653 19.7% 1,025 3.6% 16,358 57.0% 28,689 Cumberland 17,204 59.5% 10,200 35.3% 1,530 5.2% 7,004 24.2% 28,934 Gloucester (part) 14,171 63.4% 7,568 33.8% 662 2.7% 6,603 29.6% 22,361 Salem 13,622 68.2% 5,570 27.9% 795 3.9% 8,052 40.3% 19,987Totals109,46065.5%51,69030.9%5,9703.6%57,77034.6%167,120

District 3

In 2008, state senator John Adler defeated Chris Myers, a town councilman, with 52% of the vote, while Barack Obama carried the district with the same amount in the presidential election.

Retired NFL player Jon Runyan was a star offensive lineman who played most of his career with the nearby Philadelphia Eagles as the South Jersey district is a suburb of Philadelphia. With $1.7 million in Adler's campaign account back in April, he had a major cash advantage.

Democratic primary Candidates John Adler, incumbent Representative from Cherry Hill since 2009 Barry D. Bendar, activist and chair of the Lacey Township Democratic Committee

Results

Republican primary Candidates Justin Michael Murphy, deputy mayor of Tabernacle and candidate for this seat in 2008 Jon Runyan, former offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles

Campaign In May, Runyan took the unusual step of revealing that he had been late to pay some taxes and had been sued in connection with some business dealings. He claimed he was "a different type of candidate" by acknowledging his mistakes.

Results

General election Candidates John Adler, incumbent Representative from Cherry Hill since 2009 (Democratic) Russ Conger (Libertarian) Lawrence J. Donahue (Your Country Again) Peter DeStefano, Mount Holly picture framer (NJ Tea Party) Jon Runyan, former offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles (Republican)

Campaign On October 8, 2010, the Courier-Post reported that Steve Ayscue, the head of operations for the Camden County Democratic Committee, and Geoff Mackler, an employee of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee sent to manage Adler's campaign, had orchestrated the paper candidacy of Peter DeStefano on the "NJ Tea Party" line. They presented the plan at Camden County headquarters during a May 26 meeting of the South Jersey Young Democrats, and some of those present joined in circulating a petition to place DeStefano on the ballot. The Courier-Post also reported that Ayscue actively managed social media accounts on behalf of the DeStefano campaign, according to a Democratic operative with knowledge of the Adler campaign.

Polling Poll Dates administered John Adler (D) Jon Runyan (R) Peter DeStafano (I) UndecidedMonmouth UniversityMonmouth University October 22–25, 2010 43% 48% - 4%Rutgers-EagletonRutgers-Eagleton October 23–24, 2010 46% 45% 4% 6%Stockton/ZogbyStockton/Zogby October 18–22, 2010 37% 40% 4.9% 16%Monmouth University/Gannett New Jersey Press MediaThe Monmouth University/Gannett New Jersey Press Media Poll September 24–28, 2010 42% 39% 4% 13%Rutgers-EagletonRutgers-Eagleton September 23–26, 2010 44% 38% 6% 12%Stockton/ZogbyStockton/Zogby September 21–23, 2010 38% 30% 7.6% 23%Rutgers University August 5–8, 2010 31% 25% 4% -- 35% 28% -- --Greenberg Quinlan Rosner ResearchGreenberg Quinlan Rosner Research† June 27–30, 2010 51% 34% 12% -- †Internal poll for Adler campaign

Results

By county County Jon RunyanRepublican John AdlerDemocratic Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Burlington (part) 48,888 45.1% 57,585 53.1% 1,989 1.9% -8,697 -8.0% 108,462 Camden (part) 9,584 39.2% 14,464 59.2% 395 1.6% -4,880 -20.0% 24,443 Ocean (part) 51,743 59.2% 32,203 36.8% 3,458 4.0% 19,540 22.4% 87,404Totals110,21550.0%104,25247.3%5,8422.7%5,9632.7%220,309

District 4

Republican Chris Smith has been in Congress since 1981. In 2008, he won re-election with 66%.

Republican primary Candidates Alan Bateman, deputy mayor of Holmdel and nominee for the 12th congressional district in 2008 Chris Smith, incumbent Representative since 1981

Results

Democratic primary Candidates Howard Kleinhendler, Lakewood attorney and Orthodox Jewish rabbi

Results

General election Candidates Howard Kleinhendler, Lakewood attorney and Orthodox Jewish rabbi (Democratic) David R. Meiswinkle (American Renaissance Movement) Joe Siano (Libertarian) Chris Smith, incumbent Representative since 1981 (Republican) Steven Welzer, nominee for this seat in 2008 (Green)

Results

By county County Chris SmithRepublican Howard KleinhendlerDemocratic Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Burlington (part) 12,189 57.1% 8,629 40.5% 514 2.5% 3,560 16.6% 21,332 Mercer (part) 25,146 61.2% 14,887 36.2% 1,084 2.6% 10,259 25.0% 41,117 Monmouth (part) 35,448 74.6% 10,613 22.3% 1,442 3.0% 24,835 52.3% 47,503 Ocean (part) 56,969 74.0% 17,989 23.4% 2,028 2.6% 39,980 50.6% 76,986Totals129,75269.4%52,11827.9%5,0682.7%77,63441.5%186,938

District 5

Republican Scott Garrett has been in Congress since 2003. In 2008, he won re-election with 56% of the vote.

Republican primary Candidates Scott Garrett, incumbent Representative from Wantage since 2003

Results

Democratic primary Candidates Anthony N. Iannarelli Jr., Ramsey attorney Tod Theise, Washington Township litigation analyst and candidate for Warren County Freeholder in 2009

Results

General election Candidates Ed Fanning, nominee for this seat in 2008 (Green) Scott Garrett, incumbent Representative from Wantage since 2003 (Republican) James Douglas Radigan (Be Determined) Mark D. Quick (For Americans) Tod Theise, Washington Township litigation analyst and candidate for Warren County Freeholder in 2009 (Democratic)

Results

By county County Scott GarrettRepublican Tod ThieseDemocratic Various candidatesOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % # % Bergen (part) 76,419 62.7% 43,846 36.0% 1,560 1.3% 32,573 26.7% 121,825 Passaic (part) 10,136 65.5% 5,079 32.8% 265 1.7% 5,057 32.7% 15,480 Sussex (part) 20,876 72.4% 6,492 22.5% 1,482 5.1% 14,384 49.9% 28,850 Warren (part) 16,599 66.8% 7,217 29.1% 1,022 4.1% 9,382 37.7% 24,838Totals124,03064.9%62,63432.8%4,3292.3%61,39632.1%190,993

District 6

Incumbent Democrat Frank Pallone defeated Republican Challenger and then-mayor of Highlands Anna Little. From 2003 to 2013, this district included portions of Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties. This is the only time Pallone lost Monmouth County in his career.

Democratic primary Candidates Frank Pallone, incumbent Representative from Long Branch since 1988

Results

Republican primary Candidates Diane Gooch, vice chair of the Monmouth County Republican Party, Red Bank newspaper publisher and wife of GFI Group founder Mickey Gooch Anna Little, mayor of Highlands

Declined Mary Pat Angelini, Assemblywoman from Ocean Township

Results

General election Candidates Jack Freudenheim (Independent) Anna Little, mayor of Highlands (Republican) Frank Pallone, incumbent Representative from Long Branch since 1988 (Democratic) Karen Anne Zaletel (Green Tea Patriots)

Results

By county

2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

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