2006 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey

The 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on November 4, 2006, to determine who will represent the state of New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives. New Jersey has thirteen seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

2006 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey
November 7, 2006 (2006-11-07)
All 13 New Jersey seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 7 6
Seats won 7 6
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 1,207,782 903,176
Percentage 56.52% 42.27%
Swing Increase 4.11% Decrease 3.85%
Results:
      Democratic hold
      Republican hold
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    Overview
    United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, 2006[1]
    Party Votes Percentage Seats +/–
    Democratic 1,207,782 56.52% 7 Steady
    Republican 903,176 42.27% 6 Steady
    Libertarian 6,333 0.30% 0 Steady
    Independents 19,549 0.91% 0 Steady
    Totals 2,136,840 100.00% 13 —

    District 1
    See also: New Jersey's 1st congressional district

    Democrat Rob Andrews, the representative for this district since 1990, was re-elected with 75% of the vote in 2004. He won unopposed in 2006.

    New Jersey's 1st congressional district election, 2006
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Democratic Rob Andrews (incumbent) 140,110 100.00

    District 2
    See also: New Jersey's 2nd congressional district

    Republican Frank A. LoBiondo, the representative for this district since 1995, was re-elected with 65.1% of the vote in 2004. He defeated Democrat Viola Thomas-Hughes in 2006.

    New Jersey's 2nd congressional district election, 2006
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Republican Frank LoBiondo (incumbent) 111,245 61.61
    Democratic Viola Thomas-Hughes 64,277 35.60
    Independents 5,051 2.80

    District 3
    See also: New Jersey's 3rd congressional district

    Incumbent Republican Jim Saxton defeated Democrat Rich Sexton. The district covers Burlington and Ocean counties.

    New Jersey's 3rd congressional district election, 2006
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Republican Jim Saxton (incumbent) 122,559 58.40
    Democratic Rich Sexton 86,113 41.04
    The Patriot Movement Ken Feduniewicz 1,179 0.56

    District 4
    See also: New Jersey's 4th congressional district

    Incumbent Republican Chris Smith defeated Democrat Carol Gay. This district covers 4 counties in the central part of the state.

    New Jersey's 4th congressional district election, 2006
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Republican Chris Smith (incumbent) 124,482 65.68
    Democratic Carol Gay 62,905 33.19
    Independents 2,153 1.14

    District 5
    See also: New Jersey's 5th congressional district

    Republican incumbent Scott Garrett defeated Democratic nominee Paul Aronsohn. This district covers the northern border of the state.

    During the primaries, Aronsohn was sued for libel by his Democratic primary opponent, Camille Abate. Aronsohn claimed in a press release that Abate had never previously been a registered Democrat. Abate countered that she was a registered Democrat when she originally registered to vote at age 18 and when she lived out of state.[2] Aronsohn defeated Abate 66% to 33%.[3]

    Endorsements
    Paul Aronsohn (D)
    Individuals
    New Jersey's 5th congressional district election, 2006
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Republican Scott Garett (incumbent) 112,142 54.91
    Democratic Paul Aronsohn 89,503 43.82
    An Independent Voice R. Matthew Fretz 2,597 1.27

    District 6
    See also: New Jersey's 6th congressional district

    Incumbent Democrat Frank Pallone defeated Republican Leigh-Ann Bellew. This district covers mostly Monmouth and Middlesex counties.

    New Jersey's 6th congressional district election, 2006
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Democratic Frank Pallone (Incumbent) 98,615 68.68
    Republican Leigh-Ann Bellew 43,359 30.20
    Diversity Is Strength Herbert Tarbous 1,619 1.13

    District 7
    See also: New Jersey's 7th congressional district

    Incumbent Republican Mike Ferguson defeated Democrat Linda Stender. This district covers 4 counties in the northern part of the state.

    NJ7 election
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Republican Mike Ferguson 98,399 49.43
    Democratic Linda Stender 95,454 47.95
    Independent Thomas Abrams 3,176 1.60
    Libertarian Darren Young 2,046 1.03

    District 8
    See also: New Jersey's 8th congressional district

    Incumbent Democrat Bill Pascrell defeated Republican Jose Sandoval. This district covers Essex and Possaic counties.

    New Jersey's 8th congressional district election, 2006
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Democratic Bill Pascrell (incumbent) 97,568 70.89
    Republican Jose Sandoval 39,053 28.37
    Libertarian Lou Jasikoff 1,018 0.74

    District 9
    See also: New Jersey's 9th congressional district

    Incumbent Democrat Steve Rothman defeated Republican Vincent Micco. This district covers mostly Bergen county.

    New Jersey's 9th congressional district election, 2006
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Democratic Steve Rothman (incumbent) 105,853 71.48
    Republican Vincent Micco 40,879 27.60
    The Moderate Choice Michael Jarvis 1,363 0.92

    District 10
    See also: New Jersey's 10th congressional district

    Incumbent Democrat Donald M. Payne won unopposed. This district covers a heavily urbanized area, which includes the city of Newark.

    New Jersey's 10th congressional district election, 2006
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Democratic Donald Payne (incumbent) 90,264 100.00

    District 11
    See also: New Jersey's 11th congressional district

    Incumbent Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen defeated Democrat Tom Wyka. This district covers mostly Morris county.

    New Jersey's 11th congressional district election, 2006
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) 126,085 62.09
    Democratic Tom Wyka 74,414 36.64
    Independents 2,572 1.27

    District 12
    See also: New Jersey's 12th congressional district

    Incumbent Democrat Rush Holt defeated Republican Joseph Sinagra. This district covers 5 suburban counties in the central part of the state.

    New Jersey's 12th congressional district election, 2006
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Democratic Rush Holt (incumbent) 125,468 65.70
    Republican Joe Sinagra 65,509 34.30

    District 13
    See also: New Jersey's 13th congressional district

    Albio Sires, the Speaker of the State Assembly, defeated John Guarini, a salesman. This was also a special election to complete the last two months of the term of Incumbent Democrat Bob Menendez, who resigned to become a U.S. Senator.

    New Jersey's 13th congressional district election, 2006
    Party Candidate Votes %
    Democratic Albio Sires 77,238 77.52
    Republican John Guarini 19,284 19.36
    Independents 3,108 3.12

    References
    1. "2006 Election Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved April 8, 2023.
    2. "Democrat sues rival in 5th District race". The Record. May 23, 2006. Archived from the original on March 15, 2007. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
    3. Official 2006 primary tallies.
    4. "Paul Aronsohn (NJ-5) | WesPAC". October 11, 2007. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved April 8, 2023.

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