2023 New Jersey Senate election explained

Election Name:	2023 New Jersey State Senate election
Country:	New Jersey
Type:	legislative
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2021 New Jersey State Senate election
Previous Year:	2021
Next Election:	2027 New Jersey State Senate election
Next Year:	2027
Seats For Election:	All 40 seats in the New Jersey Senate
Majority Seats:	21
Election Date:	November 7, 2023
Image1:	3x4.svg
Leader1:	Nicholas Scutari
Color1:	0000FF
Party1:	Democratic
Leader Since1:	January 11, 2022
Leaders Seat1:	22nd (Linden)
Last Election1:	24 seats
Seats Before1:	25
Seats1:	25
Popular Vote1:	922,977
Percentage1:	54.2%
Swing1:	2.3 pp
Leader2:	Anthony M. Bucco
Color2:	FF0000
Party2:	Republican
Leader Since2:	July 1, 2023^[1]
Leaders Seat2:	25th (Boonton Twp.)
Last Election2:	16 seats
Seats Before2:	15
Seats2:	15
Popular Vote2:	772,680
Percentage2:	45.4%
Swing2:	2.6 pp
Senate President
Before Election:	Nicholas Scutari
Before Party:	Democratic
After Election:	Nicholas Scutari
After Party:	Democratic

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.^[2] 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)^[3]
• Sandra Bolden Cunningham, District 31^[4]
• Fred H. Madden, District 4^[5]
• Nicholas Sacco, District 32 (redistricted into District 33)^[6]
• Samuel D. Thompson, District 12 (previously elected as a Republican)^[7]

Republican

• Christopher J. Connors, District 9^[8]
• Steve Oroho, District 24^[9]
• Jean Stanfield, District 8^[10]

In addition, two members who were elected in the last election in 2021 left office before the election: Ronald Rice (D-28th, resigned; deceased)^[11] and Michael J. Doherty, (R-23rd, resigned).^[12]

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)^{[13] [14]}

In general election

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

Republican

• Ed Durr, District 3^[15]

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	270toWin^[16]		September 6, 2023
align=left	Elections Daily^[17]		October 22, 2023

Results

Overview

↓

25	15
Democratic	Republican

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

By State Senate district

Legislative district^[18]	Incumbent	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
	Nia Gill		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	Raj Mukherji		Dem
District 33	Brian P. Stack		Dem	Brian P. Stack		Dem
	Nicholas Sacco		Dem
District 34	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

Close races

Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:

4. gain

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.

Republican primary

Nominee

• Michael Testa, incumbent state senator^[19]

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Charles R. LaSpata, electrician^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily^[20]		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe^[21]		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Caren Fitzpatrick, Atlantic County Commissioner and nominee for New Jersey's 2nd assembly district in 2021^[22] (previously filed to run for General Assembly)^[19]

Withdrawn

• Victor Carmona, Pleasantville Councilmember^{[19] [22]}

Declined

• Harvey Kesselman, President of Stockton University (2016–present)^[23]
• Vince Mazzeo, former New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 2nd district (2014–2022) and nominee for this seat in 2021^[23]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Eliminated in primary

• Beth Sawyer, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 3rd district (2022–present)^[19]

Withdrawn

• Mickey Ostrum, Salem County Commissioner^{[24] [25]}

Primary results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• John J. Burzichelli, former New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 3rd district (2002–2022)^[19]

Eliminated in primary

• Mario De Santis, public school teacher and candidate for New Jersey's 1st congressional district in 2022^[19]

Declined

• Stephen Sweeney, former New Jersey State Senator from the 3rd district (2002–2022)^{[26] [27]}

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		November 2, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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)^[19]

Declined

• Fred H. Madden, incumbent state senator^[5]
• Gabriela Mosquera, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 4th district (2012–present)^{[28] [29]}

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Christopher Del Borrello, former Washington Township Councilmember^[19]

Eliminated in primary

• Nicholas DeSilvio, Gloucester County Commissioner^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Clyde E. Cook, former Woodlynne Councilmember^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Following the primary, Lofland withdrew from the general election on August 28.^[30] Mark Doogan was selected as a replacement candidate on August 31.^[31]

Libertarian convention

Disqualified

• Matthew Asman^[32]

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• James Fazzone, former mayor of Burlington City^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Withdrawn

• Will Monk, Mount Holly school board member^[33]

Declined

• Sean Earlen, Chair of the Burlington County Republican Party and former mayor of Lumberton^{[34] [35]}
• Ryan Peters, former New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 8th district (2018–2022)^[34]
• Jean Stanfield, incumbent state senator^[10]
• Michael Torrissi, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 8th district (2022–present)^[34] (endorsed Tiver; running for re-election)^{[35] [19]}
• Brandon Umba, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 8th district (2022–present)^[34] (endorsed Tiver; running for re-election)^{[35] [19]}

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Gaye Burton, former Pemberton Council President^{[36] [37]}

Eliminated at convention

• Janet DiFolco, Mount Holly Board of Education member^{[36] [37]}

Withdrawn

• Heather Cooper, Evesham Township Councilmember^{[19] [38]}

Declined

• Odise Carr, Burlington County Undersheriff^[34]
• Raymond Coxe, candidate for Medford Council in 2023^[37]
• Primo Cruz, attorney^[34]
• Allison Eckel, Burlington County Commissioner and nominee for New Jersey's 8th assembly district in 2021^[34]
• Anna Evans, Hainesport Township Committeemember^[34]
• Patricia Hansen, Evesham Township Deputy Mayor^[34]
• Ron Jaworski, former NFL player^{[39] [40]}
• Andrea Katz, Chesterfield Township Democratic Municipal Chair^[34] (running for State Assembly)^[19]
• Gina LaPlaca, Deputy Mayor of Lumberton and nominee for New Jersey's 8th assembly district in 2019^[34]
• Mark Natale, former Evesham Township Democratic Municipal Chair and nominee for New Jersey's 8th assembly district in 2021^[34]
• Rue Ryan, Lumberton Committeemember^[34]
• Jaclyn Veasy, Mayor of Evesham Township^[34]

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Declined

• John Bacchione, Berkeley Township Councilmember^[41]
• James Byrnes, Berkeley Township Councilmember^[41] (ran for State Assembly)^[42]
• Christopher J. Connors, incumbent state senator^[8]
• Ray Gormley, Little Egg Harbor Township Committeemember^[41]
• DiAnne Gove, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 8th district (2009–present)^[41] (endorsed Amato; ran for re-election)^{[43] [44]}
• John P. Kelly, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and former mayor of Eagleswood Township^[41]
• Greg Myhre, Mayor of Stafford Township (running for State Assembly)^[19]
• John Novak, former mayor of Barnegat Township^[41] (ran for State Assembly)^[42]
• Brian E. Rumpf, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 8th district (2003–present)^[41] (endorsed Amato; running for re-election)^{[45] [19]}

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Gabriel Franco, Little Egg Harbor Township Democratic Municipal Chair^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Jeff Horn, Toms River Democratic Municipal Chair^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Steve Dnistrian, former COO of Omnicom^[19]

Withdrawn

• Sara Haleva, business owner^{[46] [47]}

Declined

• Tom Arnone, Director of the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners^[48]
• Kimberly Eulner, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 11th district (2022–present)^[49] (running for re-election)^[19]
• Christine Hanlon, Monmouth County Clerk^[49]
• Marilyn Piperno, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 11th district (2022–present)^[49] (running for re-election)^[19]
• Frank Rizzuto, Colts Neck Township Committeemember^[49]
• Brian J. Thomas, President of the Neptune City Council^[49]

Primary results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Brandon Rose, member of the New Jersey State Parole Board^[19]

Withdrawn

• Samuel D. Thompson, incumbent state senator^{[50] [7]}

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Lucille Lo Sapio, candidate for Hazlet Township Committee^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Declined

• Wayne DeAngelo, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 14th district (2008–present) (endorsed Greenstein; running for re-election)^{[51] [19]}

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Pat Johnson, medical professional and nominee for New Jersey's 15th assembly district in 2021^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Roger Locandro, former mayor of Delaware Township^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

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^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• William P. Mikita Jr.^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Eliminated in primary

• Christopher Binetti, professor^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Neal Shah^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Eliminated in primary

• Michelle Burwell, former New Jersey Department of Children and Families Supervisor^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Maria Garcia^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Eliminated in primary

• Angela Alvey-Wimbush, Roselle Board of Education member^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Carmen Bucco, candidate for Union County Commissioner^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

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

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• William H. Michelson, Plainfield Republican Municipal Chair^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

District 23

The incumbent is Republican Doug Steinhardt who was elected to the seat unopposed at a special convention in December 2022.^[52] Donald Trump won this district with 51.92% in 2020.

Republican primary

Nominee

• Doug Steinhardt, incumbent senator^[19]

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Denise King, nominee for this seat in 2021 and nominee for New Jersey's 23rd assembly district in 2019^[19]

Eliminated in primary

• Roger Bacon, perennial candidate^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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)^[19]

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^{[53] [54]} (previously filed to run for State Assembly)^[55]
• Steve Oroho, incumbent state senator^{[56] [9]} (endorsed Space)^[57]

Primary results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Edmund Khanoo, finance executive for Planned Parenthood^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Christine Clarke, environmental activist^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Eliminated in primary

• Tom Mastrangelo, Morris County Commissioner and candidate for New Jersey's 26th assembly district in 2021^[19]

Primary results

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^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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)^{[58] [3] [59]}

Eliminated in primary

• Nia H. Gill, incumbent senator from the 34th district^{[19] [60]}

Withdrawn

• Richard Codey, incumbent state senator^{[19] [3]}

Declined

• Thomas P. Giblin, New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 34th district (2006–present)^[60]
• Brendan Gill, Essex County Commissioner^[3] (ran for State Assembly)^{[59] [61]}
• Sean Spiller, Mayor of Montclair (2020–present)^[60]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

District 28

The incumbent is Democrat Renee Burgess who was chosen to fill the seat after Ron Rice stepped down due to health issues.^[62] Joe Biden won this district with 92.07% in 2020.

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Renee Burgess, incumbent state senator^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Maritza Mathews^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Stephen Dobbins, businessman and candidate for New Jersey's 30th assembly district in 2021^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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)^[19]

Eliminated in primary

• Michael Griffin, activist^[19]

Declined

• Sandra Bolden Cunningham, incumbent state senator^[4]
• Bill O'Dea, Hudson County Commissioner^{[63] [64]}
• Denise Ridley, Jersey City Councilmember^{[64] [65]}
• Jerry Walker, Hudson County Commissioner^[63]
• Joyce Watterman, Jersey City Council President^[64]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Luis Soto, businessman^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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)^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Ilyas Mohammed^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Declined

• Nicholas Sacco, incumbent senator from the 32nd district^[6] (endorsed Stack)^[66]

Results

Republican primary

No Republicans filed.

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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)^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Christopher Faustino^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Chris Auriemma, nominee for this seat in 2021^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Dierdre Paul, nominee for New Jersey's 9th congressional district in 2014^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Micheline Attieh, businesswoman^[19]

Declined

• Robert Kaiser, Paramus Councilmember^{[67] [68]}
• Guy Talarico, former New Jersey General Assemblymember from the 38th district (1997–2002)^{[69] [68]}

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Withdrawn

• Michele LaTour, Northern Valley Regional High School District Board of Education member^[70]

Primary results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Jodi Murphy, former Westwood Councilmember^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

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^[19]

Results

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Jennifer Ehrentraut, Hawthorne School Board member^[19]

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	Elections Daily		October 22, 2023
align=left	New Jersey Globe		November 2, 2023

Results

See also

• 2023 New Jersey elections
• 2023 New Jersey General Assembly election
• List of New Jersey state legislatures

Notes and References

1. Web site: Johnson . Brent . Republicans in the N.J. Senate just got a new leader in big election year . NJ.com . July 4, 2023 . July 4, 2023.
2. Web site: New Jersey Secretary of State. state.nj.us. en.
3. Web site: Codey will retire, drops bid for re-election to N.J. Senate. Wildstein. David. August 14, 2023. August 14, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
4. Web site: Heinis . John . HCDO backing McKnight for state Senate in LD-31, JCDO Chair Stamato to run for Assembly . Hudson County View . March 7, 2023 . March 7, 2023.
5. Web site: Bakan . Josh . State Sen. Fred Madden To Retire After 2 Decades Holding Seat . . March 13, 2023 . March 13, 2023.
6. Web site: Henig . Jeffrey . Sacco Will Not Seek Re-Election To Senate Seat In 2023, Endorses Senator Stack . HudsonTV . November 19, 2022 . February 24, 2022.
7. Web site: Pizarro . Max . Thompson won't Pursue Reelection . Insider NJ . February 27, 2023 . February 27, 2023.
8. Web site: Conklin . Eric . 9th District's state Sen. Connors won't seek reelection . . January 3, 2023 . January 3, 2023.
9. Web site: Johnson . Brent . Top Republican in N.J. Senate surprisingly says he won't seek re-election . NJ.com . January 30, 2023 . January 30, 2023.
10. Web site: Stanfield won't Seek Reelection . Insider NJ . January 12, 2023 . January 11, 2023.
11. Web site: Wildstein . David . Ron Rice will retire from State Senate on August 31 . . March 23, 2023 . August 19, 2022.
12. Web site: Warren Republicans, including Mike Doherty, win four countywide offices. Wildstein. David. Fox. Joey. November 8, 2022. March 24, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
13. News: Nieto-Munoz. Sophie. Two longtime Democratic senators square off in primary. New Jersey Monitor. June 8, 2023. May 5, 2023.
14. News: Kiefer. Eric. NJ-27 Primary Election Results: Codey v. Gill, Assembly Races. Patch Media. June 8, 2023. June 6, 2023.
15. News: O'Dea. Colleen. Voters color NJ a deeper blue. November 9, 2023. NJ PBS. December 21, 2023.
16. Web site: 2023–24 State House Elections Map. October 20, 2022. September 6, 2023.
17. Web site: Election Ratings. November 2, 2023. November 2, 2023.
18. Web site: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2023. Ballotpedia. en.
19. Web site: Here’s who has filed for legislative seats in N.J. this year. Fox. Joey. March 27, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
20. Web site: Election Ratings. February 22, 2023.
21. Web site: The New Jersey Globe 2023 Voter’s Guide. New Jersey Globe. November 2, 2023. November 2, 2023.
22. Web site: Democrats change Senate candidate in 2nd district; Fitzpatrick will take on Polistina. Wildstein. David. July 30, 2023. July 30, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
23. Web site: Sweeney stops building trades endorsement for Polistina. Wildstein. David. June 9, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
24. Web site: Ostrum says he’ll take on Durr in GOP Senate primary. Wildstein. David. February 10, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
25. Web site: Ostrum drops GOP Senate primary against Durr. Wildstein. David. March 16, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
26. Web site: Sweeney inclined to pass on Senate return, possibly setting up bid by Burzichelli. Wildstein. David. March 7, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
27. Web site: Burzichelli to run for Senate. Wildstein. David. March 9, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
28. Web site: 11 Days Before Filing Deadline, Mosquera Won’t Say What Her Re-Election Plans Are. Fox. Joey. March 16, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
29. Web site: Moriarty will seek Madden’s Senate seat; Mosquera will not run for re-election to State Assembly. Wildstein. David. March 19, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
30. Web site: AMENDED CERTIFICATION . New Jersey Department of State . September 2, 2023 . August 28, 2023.
31. Web site: AMENDED CERTIFICATION . New Jersey Department of State . September 2, 2023 . August 31, 2023.
32. Web site: Fox. Joey. Beach’s Libertarian opponent in LD6 booted off ballot . June 13, 2023. June 13, 2023. NewJerseyGlobe.com.
33. Web site: Monk drops bid for Senate seat. Wildstein. David. March 27, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
34. Web site: Here’s an early short list for Jean Stanfield’s Senate seat. Wildstein. David. January 11, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
35. Web site: Latham Tiver enters race for 8th district Senate seat as the front runner. Wildstein. David. January 19, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
36. Web site: Two Dems express interest in 8th district Senate nod. Wildstein. David. August 29, 2023. August 29, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
37. Web site: Burton defeats DiFolco for Dem Senate nod, against wishes of party leaders. Wildstein. David. August 30, 2023. August 30, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
38. Web site: Democratic Senate candidate in South Jersey drops out. Wildstein. David. August 25, 2023. August 25, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
39. Web site: Democrats Want Ron Jaworski To Run For State Senate In South Jersey. Wildstein. David. February 3, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
40. Web site: Democrat Heather Cooper launches bid to flip Stanfield’s Senate seat. Wildstein. David. March 20, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
41. Web site: Here’s an early short list for Chris Connors’ Senate seat. Wildstein. David. January 3, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
42. Web site: Rumpf, Gove draw top-tier opponents in Ocean GOP Assembly race. Wildstein. David. February 2, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
43. Web site: Gove will not seek re-election to State Assembly. Wildstein. David. March 16, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
44. Web site: Gove endorses Amato for Connors’ Senate seat. Wildstein. David. January 13, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
45. Web site: With Rumpf’s endorsement, Amato enters race for open Ocean County Senate seat. Wildstein. David. January 13, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
46. Web site: Haleva will seek GOP party support to take on Gopal for Senate. Wildstein. David. February 10, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
47. Web site: Monmouth GOP backs Dnistrian for Senate, Anderson for county commissioner. Wildstein. David. February 23, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
48. Web site: Arnone won’t run for Senate against Gopal in 2023. Wildstein. David. December 22, 2023. August 25, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
49. Web site: Two local officials won’t close door to taking on Gopal. Wildstein. David. December 30, 2023. August 25, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
50. Web site: Sam Thompson will switch parties and seek re-election to N.J. Senate as a Democrat. Wildstein. David. February 12, 2023. August 25, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
51. Web site: Somebody is polling an imaginary Greenstein vs. DeAngelo Senate primary, but so far sponsor is anonymous. Wildstein. David. January 20, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
52. Web site: Steinhardt wins Senate seat by acclamation . 10 December 2022 .
53. Web site: Lonegan Enters Race For N.J. State Senate. Wildstein. David. February 14, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
54. Web site: Lonegan ends bid for N.J. State Senate seat. Wildstein. David. March 10, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
55. Web site: Lonegan files Senate petition just in case, but remains in Assembly race too. Wildstein. David. February 4, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
56. Web site: Oroho launches bid for sixth term in N.J. Senate. Wildstein. David. January 13, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
57. Web site: Oroho and Wirths endorse Space for Senate, Fantasia and Inganamort for Assembly. Wildstein. David. March 9, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
58. Web site: McKeon has no comment on possible State Senate run. Fox. Joey. December 15, 2022. July 9, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
59. Web site: McKeon will get Codey’s Senate seat, Brendan Gill will run for Assembly. Wildstein. David. August 17, 2023. August 17, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
60. Web site: Calendar issues and numbers in the 27th district Senate race. Wildstein. Fox. David. Joey. August 14, 2023. August 17, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
61. Web site: Brendan Gill drops Assembly bid; Alixon Collazos-Gill remains in the race. Wildstein. Suta. David. Ricky. August 24, 2023. August 24, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
62. Web site: Renee Burgess joins Legislature, replacing Sen. Ron Rice. New Jersey Monitor. September 30, 2022.
63. Web site: Cunningham likely to return home after extended hospital stay. Wildstein. David. December 14, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
64. Web site: Jersey City councilwoman being considered for Cunningham’s Senate seat. Wildstein. David. March 2, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
65. Web site: McKnight picked for Cunningham’s Senate seat, Stamato headed to Assembly. Wildstein. David. March 7, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
66. Web site: Sacco endorses Stack for Senate. Wildstein. David. February 24, 2022. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
67. Web site: Paramus councilman might take on Lagana. Wildstein. David. November 14, 2022. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
68. Web site: Attieh launches bid to unseat Lagana in 38th district Senate race. Wildstein. David. March 22, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
69. Web site: Talarico may seek return to Trenton in Senate race against Lagana. Wildstein. David. January 24, 2023. July 3, 2023. New Jersey Globe.
70. Web site: The primaries that weren’t. Fox. Joey. March 29, 2023. July 9, 2023. New Jersey Globe.