# 2023 New Jersey Senate election

"none" is preferred when the title is already sufficiently detailed; see [[WP:SDNONE]]
Elections in New Jersey :
Federal government
U.S. President
1788-89
1792
1796
1800
1804
1808
1812
1816
1820
1824
1828
1832
1836
1840
1844
1848
1852
1856
1860
1864
1868
1872
1876
1880
1884
1888
1892
1896
1900
1904
1908
1912
1916
1920
1924
1928
1932
1936
1940
1944
1948
1952
1956
1960
1964
1968
1972
1976
1980
1984
1988
1992
1996
2000
2004
Dem
2008
Rep
Dem
2012
2016
Dem
2020
Dem
2024
Dem
Rep
U.S. Senate
1788
1790
1790 (sp)
1792
1796
1796 (sp)
1798
1799 (sp)
1801 (sp)
1803 (sp)
1804
1808
1809
1809 (sp)
1810
1815
1816 (sp)
1817
1820
1823
1823 (sp)
1826
1826 (sp)
1829
1829 (sp)
1833
1835
1839
1840
1845
1846
1851
1853 (sp)
1857
1858
1863 (sp)
1864
1866 (sp)
1867 (sp)
1869
1875
1877
1881
1883
1886
1889
1893
1895
1899
1901
1902 (sp)
1905
1907
1911
1913
1916
1918
1918 (sp)
1922
1924
1928
1930
1930 (sp)
1932 (sp)
1934
1936
1938 (sp)
1940
1942
1944 (sp)
1948
1954
1958
1960
1964
1966
1970
1972
1976
1978
1982
1984
1988
1990
1994
1996
2000
2002
2006
2008
2012
2013 (sp)
2014
2018
2020
2024
2026
U.S. House of Representatives
1789
1791
1792
1794
1795 (sp AL)
1797
1798
1800
1803
1804
1806
1808 (sp AL)
1808
1810 (sp AL)
1810
1814 (sp 3rd)
1813
1814
1816
1818
1820
1821 (sp AL)
1822
1824
1826
1828
1828 (sp AL)
1830
1832
1834
1836
1836
1838
1840
1842
1844
1846
1850
1852
1854
1856
1858
1860
1862
1864
1866
1868
1870
1872
1874
1876
1878
1880
1882
1884
1886
1888
1890
1892
1894
1896
1898
1900
1902
1904
1906
1908
1910
1912
1913 (sp 6th)
1914
1916
1920
1924
1926
1928
1932
1934
1936
1938
1940
1942
1944
1948
1950
1951 (sp 9th)
1952
1954
1956
1958
1960
1968
1972
1980
1984
1988
1988 (sp 3rd)
1990
1990 (sp 1st)
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
2006
2006 (5th)
2006 (12th)
2008
2010
2012
2012 (sp 10th)
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2024 (sp 10th)
2026 :
State government
General elections
2009
2010
2011
2013
2015
2017
2019
2020
2021
2023
2025
Gubernatorial elections
1843
1844
1847
1850
1853
1856
1859
1862
1865
1868
1871
1874
1877
1880
1883
1886
1889
1892
1895
1898
1901
1904
1907
1910
1913
1916
1919
1922
1925
1928
1931
1934
1937
1940
1943
1946
1949
1953
1957
1961
1965
1969
1973
1977
1981
1985
1989
1993
1997
2001
2005
2009
2013
2017
2021
2025
Senate elections
1873
1957
1959
1961
1963
1965
1967
1971
1973
1977
1981
1983
1987
1991
1993
1997
2001
2003
2007
2011
2013
2017
2021
2023
General Assembly elections
1985
1987
1989
1991
2015
2017
2019
2021
2023
2025 :
Newark
Mayoral elections
1970
2002
2006
2010
2014
2018
2022 :
Jersey City
Mayoral elections
2001
2004
2005
2009
2013
2017
2021
2025 :
Hoboken
Mayoral elections
2005
2017
2021
2025 :
Atlantic City
Mayoral elections
2017
2021 :
vte :
The 2023 New Jersey State Senate elections were held on November 7, 2023. New Jersey voters elected state senators in all of the state's legislative districts for a four-year term to the New Jersey Senate. This was the first election after redistricting following the 2020 United States census. The winners of these elections were sworn in on January 9, 2024.
Democrats retained their 25–15 majority over Republicans. Democrats flipped one seat, the 3rd district. Republicans flipped the 12th district from an elected Republican who became a Democrat in February 2023.

## Incumbents not running for re-election
### Democratic

* Richard Codey, District 27 (withdrew after renomination)
* Sandra Bolden Cunningham, District 31
* Fred H. Madden, District 4
* Nicholas Sacco, District 32 (redistricted into District 33)
* Samuel D. Thompson, District 12 (previously elected as a Republican)

### Republican

* Christopher J. Connors, District 9
* Steve Oroho, District 24
* Jean Stanfield, District 8
In addition, two members who were elected in the last election in 2021 left office before the election: Ronald Rice (D-28th, resigned; deceased) and Michael J. Doherty, (R-23rd, resigned).

## Incumbents defeated
### In primary election

One incumbent senator, a Democrat, was defeated in a redistricting race in the June 6 primary election.

#### Democratic

* Nia Gill, District 27 (redistricted from District 34; lost party endorsement)

### In general election

One incumbent senator, a Republican, was defeated in the November 7 general election.

#### Republican

* Ed Durr, District 3

## Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| 270toWin | Solid D | September 6, 2023 |
| Elections Daily | Solid D | October 22, 2023 |

## Results
### Overview

| 25 | 15 |
| Democratic | Republican |
| Parties | Parties | Candidates | Seats | Seats | Seats | Seats | Popular vote | Popular vote | Popular vote |
| Parties | Parties | Candidates | 2021 | 2023 | +/- | Strength | Vote | % | Change |
| | Democratic | 40 | 24 | 25 | 1 | 62.5% | 922,977 | 54.2% | 2.3 |
| | Republican | 38 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 37.5% | 772,680 | 45.4% | 2.6 |
| | Libertarian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 2,337 | 0.1% | 0.12 |
| | Socialist Workers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 821 | 0.1% | N/A |
| | Independent | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 3,668 | 0.2% | 0.1 |
| Total | Total | 86 | 40 | 40 | | 100.00% | | 100.00% | |
| Turnout | Turnout | | | | | | | | |
| Registered | Registered | | | | | | | | |

### By State Senate district

| Legislative district | Incumbent | Party | Party | Elected senator | Outcome |
| District 1 | Mike Testa | | Rep | Mike Testa | Rep |
| District 2 | Vincent J. Polistina | | Rep | Vincent J. Polistina | Rep |
| District 3 | Edward Durr | | Rep | John J. Burzichelli | Dem |
| District 4 | Fred H. Madden | | Dem | Paul D. Moriarty | Dem |
| District 5 | Nilsa Cruz-Perez | | Dem | Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Dem |
| District 6 | James Beach | | Dem | James Beach | Dem |
| District 7 | Troy Singleton | | Dem | Troy Singleton | Dem |
| District 8 | Jean Stanfield | | Rep | Latham Tiver | Rep |
| District 9 | Christopher J. Connors | | Rep | Carmen Amato | Rep |
| District 10 | James W. Holzapfel | | Rep | James W. Holzapfel | Rep |
| District 11 | Vin Gopal | | Dem | Vin Gopal | Dem |
| District 12 | Samuel D. Thompson | | Dem | Owen Henry | Rep |
| District 13 | Declan O'Scanlon | | Rep | Declan O'Scanlon | Rep |
| District 14 | Linda R. Greenstein | | Dem | Linda R. Greenstein | Dem |
| District 15 | Shirley Turner | | Dem | Shirley Turner | Dem |
| District 16 | Andrew Zwicker | | Dem | Andrew Zwicker | Dem |
| District 17 | Bob Smith | | Dem | Bob Smith | Dem |
| District 18 | Patrick J. Diegnan | | Dem | Patrick J. Diegnan | Dem |
| District 19 | Joe F. Vitale | | Dem | Joe F. Vitale | Dem |
| District 20 | Joseph Cryan | | Dem | Joseph Cryan | Dem |
| District 21 | Jon Bramnick | | Rep | Jon Bramnick | Rep |
| District 22 | Nicholas Scutari | | Dem | Nicholas Scutari | Dem |
| District 23 | Doug Steinhardt | | Rep | Doug Steinhardt | Rep |
| District 24 | Steve Oroho | | Rep | Parker Space | Rep |
| District 25 | Anthony M. Bucco | | Rep | Anthony M. Bucco | Rep |
| District 26 | Joseph Pennacchio | | Rep | Joseph Pennacchio | Rep |
| District 27 | Richard Codey | | Dem | John F. McKeon | Dem |
| District 27 | Nia Gill | | Dem | John F. McKeon | Dem |
| District 28 | Renee Burgess | | Dem | Renee Burgess | Dem |
| District 29 | Teresa Ruiz | | Dem | Teresa Ruiz | Dem |
| District 30 | Robert W. Singer | | Rep | Robert W. Singer | Rep |
| District 31 | Sandra Bolden Cunningham | | Dem | Angela V. McKnight | Dem |
| District 32 | New seat | New seat | New seat | Raj Mukherji | Dem |
| District 33 | Brian P. Stack | | Dem | Brian P. Stack | Dem |
| District 33 | Nicholas Sacco | | Dem | Brian P. Stack | Dem |
| District 34 | New seat | New seat | New seat | Britnee Timberlake | Dem |
| District 35 | Nellie Pou | | Dem | Nellie Pou | Dem |
| District 36 | Paul Sarlo | | Dem | Paul Sarlo | Dem |
| District 37 | Gordon M. Johnson | | Dem | Gordon M. Johnson | Dem |
| District 38 | Joseph Lagana | | Dem | Joseph Lagana | Dem |
| District 39 | Holly Schepisi | | Rep | Holly Schepisi | Rep |
| District 40 | Kristin Corrado | | Rep | Kristin Corrado | Rep |
* ↑ Thompson switched from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party in February 2023.
* ↑ Redistricted from the 34th district.
* ↑ Redistricted from the 32nd district.

### Close races

Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
* District 8, 2.0%
* District 25, 5.4%
* District 21, 7.0%
* District 3, 7.2% gain
* District 2, 7.4%
* District 39, 9.8%
* District 4, 10.0%

## District 1

The incumbent is Republican Michael Testa who was re-elected with 64.59% of the vote in 2021. Donald Trump won this district with 51.61% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Charles R. LaSpata, electrician

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Charles R. LaSpata | 6,234 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,234 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid R | November 2, 2023 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Michael Testa, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* NRA Political Victory Fund
* NEW JOBS PAC

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Michael Testa (incumbent) | 8,356 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,356 | 100.0 |

## District 2

The incumbent is Republican Vince Polistina who was elected with 51.87% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 55.43% in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Vince Polistina, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* NEW JOBS PAC

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Vince Polistina (incumbent) | 6,205 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,205 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Caren Fitzpatrick, Atlantic County Commissioner and nominee for New Jersey's 2nd assembly district in 2021 (previously filed to run for General Assembly)

#### Withdrawn

* Victor Carmona, Pleasantville Councilmember

#### Declined

* Harvey Kesselman, President of Stockton University (2016–present)
* Vince Mazzeo, former New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 2nd district (2014–2022) and nominee for this seat in 2021

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
Organizations
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Caren Fitzpatrick | 7,391 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,391 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Lean R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Lean R | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

2nd Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Vince Polistina (incumbent) | 24,516 | 52.2 |
| | Democratic | Caren Fitzpatrick | 21,045 | 44.8 |
| | Libertarian | Shawn Peck | 1,415 | 3.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 46,976 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 3

The incumbent is Republican Edward Durr who was elected in an upset with 51.68% of the vote in 2021. Donald Trump won this district with 50.71% in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Edward Durr, incumbent state senator

#### Eliminated in primary

* Beth Sawyer, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 3rd district (2022–present)

#### Withdrawn

* Mickey Ostrum, Salem County Commissioner

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* NRA Political Victory Fund

#### Convention results

Salem County Republican convention :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Edward Durr (incumbent) | 41 | 58.57 |
| | Republican | Mickey Ostrum | 29 | 41.43 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 70 | 100.0 |

#### Primary results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Edward Durr (incumbent) | 6,629 | 65.20 |
| | Republican | Beth Sawyer | 3,538 | 34.80 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,167 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* John J. Burzichelli, former New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 3rd district (2002–2022)

#### Eliminated in primary

* Mario De Santis, public school teacher and candidate for New Jersey's 1st congressional district in 2022

#### Declined

* Stephen Sweeney, former New Jersey State Senator from the 3rd district (2002–2022)

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Organizations
* Working Families Party

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | John J. Burzichelli | 9,391 | 73.81 |
| | Democratic | Mario De Santis | 3,333 | 26.19 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,724 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Lean R | November 2, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Tossup | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

3rd Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | John J. Burzichelli | 32,382 | 53.6 |
| | Republican | Edward Durr (incumbent) | 28,018 | 46.4 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 60,400 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

## District 4

The incumbent is Democrat Fred H. Madden who was re-elected with 54.42% of the vote in 2021 and will not be seeking re-election. Joe Biden won this district with 52.96% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Paul D. Moriarty, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 4th district (2006–present)

#### Declined

* Fred H. Madden, incumbent state senator
* Gabriela Mosquera, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 4th district (2012–present)

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
Organizations
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Paul D. Moriarty | 12,103 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,103 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Christopher Del Borrello, former Washington Township Councilmember

#### Eliminated in primary

* Nicholas DeSilvio, Gloucester County Commissioner

#### Endorsements

Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* NRA Political Victory Fund
* NEW JOBS PAC

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Christopher Del Borrello | 5,335 | 61.56 |
| | Republican | Nicholas DeSilvio | 3,331 | 38.44 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,666 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Lean D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Tossup | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

4th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Paul D. Moriarty | 30,728 | 53.5 |
| | Republican | Christopher W. Del Borrello | 25,010 | 43.5 |
| | Conservatives South Jersey | Giuseppe Costanzo | 1,712 | 3.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 57,450 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 5

The incumbent is Democrat Nilsa Cruz-Perez who was re-elected with 57.70% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 68.05% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Nilsa Cruz-Perez, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nilsa Cruz-Perez (incumbent) | 13,354 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,354 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Clyde E. Cook, former Woodlynne Councilmember

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Clyde E. Cook | 2,776 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,776 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

5th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nilsa Cruz-Perez (incumbent) | 25,799 | 68.7 |
| | Republican | Clyde E. Cook | 11,245 | 29.9 |
| | Rights Tranquility Peace | Mohammad Kabir | 530 | 1.4 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 37,574 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 6

The incumbent is Democrat James Beach who was re-elected with 64.85% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 65.74% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* James Beach, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | James Beach (incumbent) | 15,430 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,430 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Lynn Lofland (write-in) | 199 | 76.0 |
| | Republican | Other write-ins | 63 | 24.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 262 | 100.0 |
Following the primary, Lofland withdrew from the general election on August 28. Mark Doogan was selected as a replacement candidate on August 31.

### Libertarian convention
#### Disqualified

* Matthew Asman

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

6th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | James Beach (incumbent) | 34,911 | 70.0 |
| | Republican | Mark Doogan | 14,947 | 30.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 49,858 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 7

The incumbent is Democrat Troy Singleton who was re-elected with 62.29% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 65.27% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Troy Singleton, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* New Jersey Education Association PAC
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Troy Singleton (incumbent) | 12,744 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,744 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* James Fazzone, former mayor of Burlington City

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | James Fazzone | 4,227 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,227 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

7th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Troy Singleton (incumbent) | 33,711 | 67.7 |
| | Republican | James A. Fazzone | 16,060 | 32.3 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 49,771 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 8

The incumbent is Republican Jean Stanfield who was elected with 51.11% of the vote in 2021 and did not seek re-election. Joe Biden won this district with 51.75% in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Latham Tiver, former Burlington County Commissioner

#### Withdrawn

* Will Monk, Mount Holly school board member

#### Declined

* Sean Earlen, Chair of the Burlington County Republican Party and former mayor of Lumberton
* Ryan Peters, former New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 8th district (2018–2022)
* Jean Stanfield, incumbent state senator
* Michael Torrissi, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 8th district (2022–present) (endorsed Tiver; running for re-election)
* Brandon Umba, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 8th district (2022–present) (endorsed Tiver; running for re-election)

#### Endorsements

State legislators
* Michael Torrissi, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 8th district (2022–present)
* Brandon Umba, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 8th district (2022–present)
Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Organizations
* NEW JOBS PAC

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Latham Tiver | 7,497 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,497 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Gaye Burton, former Pemberton Council President

#### Eliminated at convention

* Janet DiFolco, Mount Holly Board of Education member

#### Withdrawn

* Heather Cooper, Evesham Township Councilmember

#### Declined

* Odise Carr, Burlington County Undersheriff
* Raymond Coxe, candidate for Medford Council in 2023
* Primo Cruz, attorney
* Allison Eckel, Burlington County Commissioner and nominee for New Jersey's 8th assembly district in 2021
* Anna Evans, Hainesport Township Committeemember
* Patricia Hansen, Evesham Township Deputy Mayor
* Ron Jaworski, former NFL player
* Andrea Katz, Chesterfield Township Democratic Municipal Chair (running for State Assembly)
* Gina LaPlaca, Deputy Mayor of Lumberton and nominee for New Jersey's 8th assembly district in 2019
* Mark Natale, former Evesham Township Democratic Municipal Chair and nominee for New Jersey's 8th assembly district in 2021
* Rue Ryan, Lumberton Committeemember
* Jaclyn Veasy, Mayor of Evesham Township

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
Individuals
* Anthony Angelozzi, President of the Hammonton Education Association and nominee for New Jersey General Assembly in 2023
* Andrea Katz, Chesterfield Township Democratic Municipal Chair and nominee for New Jersey General Assembly in 2023
Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Heather Cooper | 8,258 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,258 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Lean R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Likely R | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

8th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Latham Tiver | 28,394 | 51.0 |
| | Democratic | Gaye Burton | 27,236 | 49.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 55,630 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 9

The incumbent is Republican Christopher J. Connors who was re-elected with 69.40% of the vote in 2021 and will not be seeking re-election. Donald Trump won this district with 62.16% in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Carmen Amato, Mayor of Berkeley Township

#### Declined

* John Bacchione, Berkeley Township Councilmember
* James Byrnes, Berkeley Township Councilmember (ran for State Assembly)
* Christopher J. Connors, incumbent state senator
* Ray Gormley, Little Egg Harbor Township Committeemember
* DiAnne Gove, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 8th district (2009–present) (endorsed Amato; ran for re-election)
* John P. Kelly, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and former mayor of Eagleswood Township
* Greg Myhre, Mayor of Stafford Township (running for State Assembly)
* John Novak, former mayor of Barnegat Township (ran for State Assembly)
* Brian E. Rumpf, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 8th district (2003–present) (endorsed Amato; running for re-election)

#### Endorsements

State legislators
* DiAnne Gove, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 9th district (2009–present)
* Brian E. Rumpf, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 9th district (2003–present)
Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* NRA Political Victory Fund
* NEW JOBS PAC

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Carmen Amato | 11,660 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,660 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Gabriel Franco, Little Egg Harbor Township Democratic Municipal Chair

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
Organizations
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Freethought Equality Fund PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Gabriel Franco | 6,944 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,944 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid R | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

9th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Carmen F. Amato Jr. | 38,124 | 67.9 |
| | Democratic | Gabriel Franco | 17,986 | 32.1 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 56,110 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 10

The incumbent is Republican Jim Holzapfel who was re-elected with 68.99% of the vote in 2021. Donald Trump won this district with 60.34% in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Jim Holzapfel, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* NEW JOBS PAC

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jim Holzapfel (incumbent) | 11,274 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,274 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Jeff Horn, Toms River Democratic Municipal Chair

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jeff Horn | 5,297 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,297 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid R | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

10th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jim Holzapfel (incumbent) | 35,788 | 66.6 |
| | Democratic | Jeff J. Horn | 17,981 | 33.4 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 53,769 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 11

The incumbent is Democrat Vin Gopal who was re-elected with 51.88% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 56.18% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Vin Gopal, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC
* Sierra Club of New Jersey

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Vin Gopal (incumbent) | 8,286 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,286 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Steve Dnistrian, former COO of Omnicom

#### Withdrawn

* Sara Haleva, business owner

#### Declined

* Tom Arnone, Director of the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners
* Kimberly Eulner, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 11th district (2022–present) (running for re-election)
* Christine Hanlon, Monmouth County Clerk
* Marilyn Piperno, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 11th district (2022–present) (running for re-election)
* Frank Rizzuto, Colts Neck Township Committeemember
* Brian J. Thomas, President of the Neptune City Council

#### Convention results

Monmouth County Republican convention :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Steve Dnistrian | 85 | 82.5% |
| | Republican | Sara Haleva | 18 | 17.5% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 103 | 100.0% |

#### Primary results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Steve Dnistrian | 4,266 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,266 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Lean D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Tossup | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

11th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Vin Gopal (incumbent) | 34,350 | 60.3 |
| | Republican | Steve Dnistrian | 22,172 | 38.9 |
| | NJ Patriot | Karen Zaletel | 439 | 0.8 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 56,961 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 12

Incumbent Democrat Samuel D. Thompson was re-elected as a Republican with 64.94% of the vote in 2021. He switched parties in February 2023. Donald Trump won this district with 56.48% of the vote in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Owen Henry, Mayor of Old Bridge Township

#### Endorsements

Organizations
* NEW JOBS PAC

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Owen Henry | 6,065 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,065 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Brandon Rose, member of the New Jersey State Parole Board

#### Withdrawn

* Samuel D. Thompson, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Brandon Rose | 4,998 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,998 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe R (flip) | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid R (flip) | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

12th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Owen Henry | 28,038 | 62.2 |
| | Democratic | Brandon A. Rose | 16,265 | 36.1 |
| | Results Not Politics | Nina Jochnowitz | 806 | 1.8 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 45,109 | 100.0 |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

## District 13

The incumbent is Republican Declan O'Scanlon who was re-elected with 61.45% of the vote in 2021. Donald Trump won this district with 52.82% in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Declan O'Scanlon, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* NRA Political Victory Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Declan O'Scanlon (incumbent) | 6,453 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,453 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Lucille Lo Sapio, candidate for Hazlet Township Committee

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Lucille Lo Sapio | 5,354 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,354 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid R | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

13th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Declan O'Scanlon (incumbent) | 31,750 | 58.8 |
| | Democratic | Lucille Lo Sapio | 22,236 | 41.2 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 53,986 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 14

The incumbent is Democrat Linda R. Greenstein who was re-elected with 55.16% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 58.69% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Linda R. Greenstein, incumbent state senator

#### Declined

* Wayne DeAngelo, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 14th district (2008–present) (endorsed Greenstein; running for re-election)

#### Endorsements

State legislators
* Wayne DeAngelo, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 14th district (2008–present)
Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Linda R. Greenstein (incumbent) | 10,665 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,665 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Pat Johnson, medical professional and nominee for New Jersey's 15th assembly district in 2021

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Pat Johnson | 4,740 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,740 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

14th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Linda R. Greenstein (incumbent) | 33,020 | 59.8 |
| | Republican | Patricia "Pat" Johnson | 22,225 | 40.2 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 55,245 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 15

The incumbent is Democrat Shirley K. Turner who was re-elected with 72.18% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 73.29% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Shirley K. Turner, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Shirley K. Turner (incumbent) | 10,314 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,314 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Roger Locandro, former mayor of Delaware Township

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Roger Locandro | 2,354 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,354 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

15th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Shirley K. Turner (incumbent) | 27,760 | 73.2 |
| | Republican | Roger R. Locandro | 10,173 | 26.8 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 37,933 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 16

The incumbent is Democrat Andrew Zwicker who was elected with 53.32% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 59.64% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Andrew Zwicker, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC
* Freethought Equality Fund PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Andrew Zwicker (incumbent) | 10,058 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,058 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Michael Pappas, former U.S. representative from New Jersey's 12th congressional district (1997–1999) and nominee for this seat in 2021

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Michael Pappas | 6,155 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,155 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Lean D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Lean D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

16th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Andrew Zwicker (incumbent) | 34,693 | 56.5 |
| | Republican | Michael Pappas | 25,839 | 42.0 |
| | Libertarian | Richard J. Byrne | 922 | 1.5 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 61,454 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 17

The incumbent is Democrat Bob Smith who was re-elected with 69.11% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 72.43% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Bob Smith, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* New Jersey Education Association PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bob Smith (incumbent) | 9,189 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,189 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* William P. Mikita Jr.

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William P. Mikita Jr. | 1,734 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,734 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

17th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bob Smith (incumbent) | 20,643 | 72.8 |
| | Republican | William P. Mikita Jr. | 7,718 | 27.2 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 28,361 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 18

The incumbent is Democrat Patrick J. Diegnan who was re-elected with 60.63% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 60.48% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Patrick J. Diegnan, incumbent state senator

#### Eliminated in primary

* Christopher Binetti, professor

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC
* New Jersey Education Association PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Patrick J. Diegnan (incumbent) | 13,186 | 89.0 |
| | Democratic | Christopher Binetti | 1,630 | 11.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,816 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Neal Shah

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Neal Shah | 3,076 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,076 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

18th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. (incumbent) | 24,294 | 64.0 |
| | Republican | Neal Shah | 13,661 | 36.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 37,955 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 19

The incumbent is Democrat Joseph F. Vitale who was re-elected with 59.90% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 59.16% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Joseph F. Vitale, incumbent state senator

#### Eliminated in primary

* Michelle Burwell, former New Jersey Department of Children and Families Supervisor

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Education Association PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joseph F. Vitale (incumbent) | 7,801 | 85.90 |
| | Democratic | Michelle Burwell | 1,281 | 14.10 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,082 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Maria Garcia

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Maria Garcia | 2,450 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,450 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

19th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joseph F. Vitale (incumbent) | 19,571 | 63.2 |
| | Republican | Maria Garcia | 11,392 | 36.8 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 30,963 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 20

The incumbent is Democrat Joseph Cryan who was re-elected unopposed in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 71.03% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Joseph Cryan, incumbent state senator

#### Eliminated in primary

* Angela Alvey-Wimbush, Roselle Board of Education member

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joseph Cryan (incumbent) | 6,798 | 73.9 |
| | Democratic | Angela Alvey-Wimbush | 2,402 | 26.1 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,200 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Carmen Bucco, candidate for Union County Commissioner

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Carmen Bucco | 1,011 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,011 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

20th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joseph Cryan (incumbent) | 12,473 | 74.7 |
| | Republican | Carmen Bucco | 4,224 | 25.3 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,697 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 21

The incumbent is Republican Jon Bramnick who was elected with 53.65% of the vote in 2021 after serving 20 years in the New Jersey State Assembly. Joe Biden won this district with 58.07% in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Jon Bramnick, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jon Bramnick (incumbent) | 8,945 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,945 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Matt Marino, former Bernardsville Councilman (appointed), former Catholic school teacher, regulatory compliance officer, actor, and local peach expert.

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Matt Marino | 8,628 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,628 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Lean R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Likely R | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

21st Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jon Bramnick (incumbent) | 34,435 | 53.5 |
| | Democratic | Matt Marino | 29,948 | 46.5 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 64,383 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 22

The incumbent is Democrat Nicholas P. Scutari who was re-elected with 61.45% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 67.26% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Nicholas P. Scutari, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nicholas P. Scutari (incumbent) | 10,012 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,012 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* William H. Michelson, Plainfield Republican Municipal Chair

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William H. Michelson | 2,376 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,376 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

22nd Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nicholas P. Scutari (incumbent) | 23,876 | 66.2 |
| | Republican | William H. Michelson | 12,189 | 33.8 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 36,065 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 23

The incumbent is Republican Doug Steinhardt who was elected to the seat unopposed at a special convention in December 2022. Donald Trump won this district with 51.92% in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Doug Steinhardt, incumbent senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Organizations
* NRA Political Victory Fund
* NEW JOBS PAC

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Doug Steinhardt (incumbent) | 8,722 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,722 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Denise King, nominee for this seat in 2021 and nominee for New Jersey's 23rd assembly district in 2019

#### Eliminated in primary

* Roger Bacon, perennial candidate

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Denise King | 6,685 | 93.2 |
| | Democratic | Roger Bacon | 488 | 6.8 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,173 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid R | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

23rd Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Douglas Steinhardt (incumbent) | 31,066 | 57.7 |
| | Democratic | Denise King | 22,790 | 42.3 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 53,856 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 24

The incumbent is Republican Steve Oroho who was re-elected with 69.37% of the vote in 2021 and will not be seeking re-election. Donald Trump won this district with 56.17% in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Parker Space, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 24th district (2013–present)

#### Withdrawn

* Steve Lonegan, former mayor of Bogota (1996–2007), candidate for New Jersey's 5th congressional district in 2018, candidate for New Jersey's 3rd congressional district in 2014, nominee for U.S. Senate in 2013, and candidate for Governor of New Jersey in 2005 and 2009 (previously filed to run for State Assembly)
* Steve Oroho, incumbent state senator (endorsed Space)

#### Endorsements

State legislators
* Steve Oroho, Minority Leader of the New Jersey Senate (2022–present) and New Jersey State Senator from the New Jersey's 24th legislative district (2008–present)
* Hal Wirths, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the New Jersey's 24th legislative district (2018–present)
Labor unions
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* NRA Political Victory Fund

#### Convention results

Morris County Republican convention :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Parker Space | 80 | 85.1% |
| | Republican | Steve Lonegan | 14 | 14.9% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 94 | 100.0% |

#### Primary results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Parker Space | 15,042 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,042 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Edmund Khanoo, finance executive for Planned Parenthood

#### Endorsements

Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Edmund Khanoo | 5,727 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,727 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid R | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

24th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | F. Parker Space | 33,604 | 64.1 |
| | Democratic | Edmund Khanoo | 18,821 | 35.9 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 52,425 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 25

The incumbent is Republican Anthony M. Bucco who was re-elected with 57.47% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 52.52% in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Anthony M. Bucco, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* NRA Political Victory Fund
* NEW JOBS PAC

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Anthony M. Bucco (incumbent) | 9,747 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,747 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Christine Clarke, environmental activist

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* Freethought Equality Fund PAC
* Jane Fonda Climate PAC
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Christine Clarke | 8,198 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,198 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Likely R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Likely R | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

25th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Anthony M. Bucco (incumbent) | 27,250 | 52.7 |
| | Democratic | Christine Clarke | 24,491 | 47.3 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 51,741 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 26

The incumbent is Republican Joe Pennacchio who was re-elected with 58.94% of the vote in 2021. Donald Trump won this district with 50.02% in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Joe Pennacchio, incumbent state senator

#### Eliminated in primary

* Tom Mastrangelo, Morris County Commissioner and candidate for New Jersey's 26th assembly district in 2021

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* NRA Political Victory Fund
* NEW JOBS PAC

#### Convention results

Morris County Republican convention :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Joe Pennacchio (incumbent) | 174 | 77.0 |
| | Republican | Tom Mastrangelo | 52 | 23.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 226 | 100.0 |

#### Primary results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Joe Pennacchio (incumbent) | 9,012 | 59.59 |
| | Republican | Tom Mastrangelo | 6,111 | 40.41 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,123 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Joan Waks, nominee for New Jersey's 34th assembly district in 1995 and nominee for New Jersey's 34th senate district in 1997

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joan Waks | 6,908 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,908 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid R | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

26th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Joseph Pennacchio (incumbent) | 28,313 | 56.8 |
| | Democratic | Joan Waks | 21,571 | 43.2 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 49,884 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 27

The incumbent is Democrat Richard Codey who was re-elected with 64.87% of the vote in 2021 and is not seeking reelection. Joe Biden won this district with 70.61% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* John F. McKeon, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 27th district (2002–present)

#### Eliminated in primary

* Nia H. Gill, incumbent senator from the 34th district

#### Withdrawn

* Richard Codey, incumbent state senator

#### Declined

* Thomas P. Giblin, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 34th district (2006–present)
* Brendan Gill, Essex County Commissioner (ran for State Assembly)
* Sean Spiller, Mayor of Montclair (2020–present)

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Richard J. Codey (incumbent) | 8,148 | 57.51 |
| | Democratic | Nia H. Gill (incumbent) | 6,021 | 42.49 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,169 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Michael D. Byrne (write-in) | 182 | 83.9 |
| | Republican | Other write-ins | 35 | 16.1 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 217 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

27th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | John F. McKeon | 28,499 | 71.1 |
| | Republican | Michael D. Byrne | 11,566 | 28.9 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 40,065 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 28

The incumbent is Democrat Renee Burgess who was chosen to fill the seat after Ron Rice stepped down due to health issues. Joe Biden won this district with 92.07% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Renee Burgess, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Renee Burgess (incumbent) | 10,449 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,449 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

28th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Renee C. Burgess (incumbent) | 19,638 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,638 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 29

The incumbent is Democrat M. Teresa Ruiz who was re-elected unopposed in 2021. Joe Biden who this district with 80.82% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* M. Teresa Ruiz, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | M. Teresa Ruiz (incumbent) | 4,127 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,127 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Maritza Mathews

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Maritza Mathews | 256 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 256 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

29th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | M. Teresa Ruiz (incumbent) | 7,766 | 83.5 |
| | Republican | Maritza Mathews | 1,351 | 14.5 |
| | Labour | Pablo Olivera | 181 | 1.9 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,298 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 30

The incumbent is Republican Robert W. Singer who was re-elected with 71.19% of the vote in 2021. Donald Trump won this district with 67.27% in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Robert W. Singer, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NRA Political Victory Fund
* NEW JOBS PAC

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Robert W. Singer (incumbent) | 3,908 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,908 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Stephen Dobbins, businessman and candidate for New Jersey's 30th assembly district in 2021

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Stephen Dobbins | 2,600 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,600 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid R | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

30th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Robert W. Singer (incumbent) | 37,998 | 80.6 |
| | Democratic | Stephen Dobbins | 9,123 | 19.4 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 47,121 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 31

The incumbent is Democrat Sandra Bolden Cunningham who was re-elected with 75.28% of the vote in 2021 and is not seeking re-election. Joe Biden won this district with 72.12% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Angela V. McKnight, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 31st district (2016–present)

#### Eliminated in primary

* Michael Griffin, activist

#### Declined

* Sandra Bolden Cunningham, incumbent state senator
* Bill O'Dea, Hudson County Commissioner
* Denise Ridley, Jersey City Councilmember
* Jerry Walker, Hudson County Commissioner
* Joyce Watterman, Jersey City Council President

#### Endorsements

Local officials
* Steven Fulop, Mayor of Jersey City (2013–present)
Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* Working Families Party
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Angela V. McKnight | 8,005 | 75.05 |
| | Democratic | Michael Griffin | 2,661 | 24.95 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,666 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Luis Soto, businessman

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Luis Soto | 1,073 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,073 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

31st Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Angela V. McKnight | 14,421 | 75.8 |
| | Republican | Luis Soto | 4,593 | 24.2 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,014 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 32

The incumbent is Democrat Nicholas Sacco who was re-elected with 71.17% of the vote in 2021. He was redistricted to the 33rd following redistricting and did not seek reelection. Joe Biden won this district with 77.86% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Raj Mukherji, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 33rd district (2014–present)

#### Endorsements

Statewide officials
* Phil Murphy, Governor of New Jersey (2018–present)
State legislators
* Vin Gopal, New Jersey State Senator from the 11th district (2018–present)
* Brian P. Stack, New Jersey State Senator from the 33rd district (2008–present) and Mayor of Union City (2000–present)
Local officials
* Ravinder Bhalla, Mayor of Hoboken (2018–present)
* Steven Fulop, Mayor of Jersey City (2013–present)
Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Raj Mukherji | 8,882 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,882 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Ilyas Mohammed

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ilyas Mohammed | 723 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 723 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

32nd Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Raj Mukherji | 15,175 | 83.1 |
| | Republican | Ilyas Mohammed | 3,083 | 16.9 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,258 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 33

The incumbent is Democrat Brian P. Stack who was re-elected with 85.14% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 68.10% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Brian P. Stack, incumbent state senator

#### Declined

* Nicholas Sacco, incumbent senator from the 32nd district (endorsed Stack)

#### Endorsements

Statewide officials
* Phil Murphy, Governor of New Jersey (2018–present)
State legislators
* Nicholas Sacco, New Jersey State Senator from the 32nd district (1994–present) and Mayor of North Bergen (1991–present)
Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Brian P. Stack (incumbent) | 20,319 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,319 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary

No Republicans filed.
Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Write-in | 408 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 408 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

33rd Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Brian P. Stack | 27,262 | 97.1 |
| | Socialist Workers | Joanne Kuniansky | 821 | 2.9 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 28,083 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 34

Incumbent Democrat Nia H. Gill was re-elected with 78.73% of the vote in 2021. She was redistricted to the 27th following redistricting and defeated in the primary. Joe Biden won this district with 75.38% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Britnee Timberlake, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 34th district (2018–present)

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Britnee Timberlake | 8,768 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,768 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Joseph Belnome (write-in) | 110 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 110 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

34th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Britnee N. Timberlake | 18,677 | 76.1 |
| | Republican | Joseph Belnome | 5,875 | 23.9 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,552 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 35

The incumbent is Democrat Nelida Pou who was re-elected with 68.59% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 70.22% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Nelida Pou, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC
* New Jersey Education Association PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nelida Pou (incumbent) | 3,707 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,707 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Christopher Faustino

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Christopher Faustino | 988 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 988 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

35th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nelida Pou (incumbent) | 11,950 | 69.0 |
| | Republican | Christopher Faustino | 5,365 | 31.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,315 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 36

The incumbent is Democrat Paul A. Sarlo who was re-elected with 56.86% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 56.39% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Paul A. Sarlo, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC
* New Jersey Education Association PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Paul A. Sarlo (incumbent) | 4,506 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 4,506 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Chris Auriemma, nominee for this seat in 2021

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Chris Auriemma | 2,357 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 2,357 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

36th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Paul A. Sarlo (incumbent) | 18,885 | 61.7 |
| | Republican | Chris Auriemma | 11,744 | 38.3 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 30,629 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 37

The incumbent is Democrat Gordon M. Johnson who was elected with 67.04% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 69.84% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Gordon M. Johnson, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC
* New Jersey Education Association PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Gordon M. Johnson (incumbent) | 8,930 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 8,930 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Dierdre Paul, nominee for New Jersey's 9th congressional district in 2014

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dierdre Paul | 1,919 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 1,919 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

37th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Gordon M. Johnson (incumbent) | 27,466 | 72.1 |
| | Republican | Dierdre G. Paul | 10,610 | 27.9 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 38,076 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 38

The incumbent is Democrat Joseph A. Lagana who was re-elected with 52.90% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 56.63% in 2020.

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Joseph A. Lagana, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
* SEIU 32BJ
Organizations
* New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Sierra Club of New Jersey
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC
* New Jersey Education Association PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joseph A. Lagana (incumbent) | 6,451 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,451 | 100.0 |

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Micheline Attieh, businesswoman

#### Declined

* Robert Kaiser, Paramus Councilmember
* Guy Talarico, former New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 38th district (1997–2002)

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Micheline Attieh | 3,474 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 3,474 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Likely D | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Lean D | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

38th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joseph A. Lagana (incumbent) | 28,447 | 57.1 |
| | Republican | Micheline B. Attieh | 21,361 | 42.9 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 49,808 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 39

The incumbent is Republican Holly Schepisi who was re-elected with 57.16% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 52.72% in 2020.

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Holly Schepisi, incumbent state senator

#### Withdrawn

* Michele LaTour, Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of Education member

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* NEW JOBS PAC
* New Jersey Political Action for Candidate Election PAC

#### Convention results

Bergen County Republican convention :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Holly Schepisi (incumbent) | 189 | 73.3 |
| | Republican | Michele LaTour | 69 | 26.7 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 258 | 100.0 |

#### Primary results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Holly Schepisi (incumbent) | 5,948 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 5,948 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Jodi Murphy, former Westwood Councilmember

#### Endorsements

Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund
* Freethought Equality Fund PAC

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jodi Murphy | 6,753 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,753 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Likely R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Likely R | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

39th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Holly Schepisi (incumbent) | 34,448 | 54.9 |
| | Democratic | Jodi A. Murphy | 28,264 | 45.1 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 62,712 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 40

The incumbent is Republican Kristin M. Corrado who was re-elected with 60.97% of the vote in 2021. Joe Biden won this district with 50.24% in 2020

### Republican primary
#### Nominee

* Kristin M. Corrado, incumbent state senator

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association
* New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association
Organizations
* National Federation of Independent Business
* NRA Political Victory Fund
* NEW JOBS PAC

#### Results

Republican primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kristin M. Corrado (incumbent) | 6,276 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,276 | 100.0 |

### Democratic primary
#### Nominee

* Jennifer Ehrentraut, Hawthorne School Board member

#### Endorsements

Labor unions
* New Jersey AFL-CIO
* Health Professionals and Allied Employees
Organizations
* Planned Parenthood Action Fund

#### Results

Democratic primary :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jennifer Ehrentraut | 6,132 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,132 | 100.0 |

### General election
#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Elections Daily | Safe R | October 22, 2023 |
| New Jersey Globe | Solid R | November 2, 2023 |

#### Results

40th Legislative District General Election, 2023 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Kristin M. Corrado (incumbent) | 29,349 | 56.3 |
| | Democratic | Jennifer Ehrentraut | 22,821 | 43.7 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 52,170 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |