New Jersey General Assembly District 12
Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Rob Clifton Republican, Alex Sauickie Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Rob Clifton (Republican) won by 0.6 points, 2025
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- 2 seats in this district
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 176,536
- Election day
- November 4, 2025
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 2025, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRob CliftonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Robert D. Clifton Republican 54,75631.0% RepublicanAlex SauickieWon(incumbent) Republican 53,70430.4% DemocraticKyler Dineen Democratic 34,47919.5% DemocraticFreshta Taeb Democratic 33,59719.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,192
- Election day
- November 7, 2023
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRob CliftonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Robert D. Clifton Republican 28,20032.0% RepublicanAlex SauickieWon(incumbent) Republican 27,06130.7% DemocraticPaul Sarti Democratic 16,76719.0% DemocraticRaya Arbiol Democratic 16,16418.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 142,608
- Election day
- November 2, 2021
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 2021, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald S. DancerWon(incumbent) Republican 47,59533.4% RepublicanRob CliftonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Robert D. Clifton Republican 46,37832.5% DemocraticMichael Palazzolla Democratic 24,64217.3% DemocraticRaya Arbiol Democratic 23,99316.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,613
- Election day
- November 5, 2019
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald S. DancerWon(incumbent) Republican 24,57732.1% RepublicanRob CliftonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Robert D. Clifton Republican 23,87931.2% DemocraticDavid H. Lande Democratic 14,44918.9% DemocraticMalini Guha Democratic 13,70817.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 103,750
- Election day
- November 7, 2017
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 2017, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald S. DancerWon(incumbent) Republican 30,34829.3% RepublicanRob CliftonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Robert D. Clifton Republican 29,61028.5% DemocraticGene Davis Democratic 21,44120.7% DemocraticNirav Patel Democratic 20,39719.7% LibertarianAnthony J. Storrow Libertarian 1,0161.0% LibertarianDaniel A. Krause Libertarian 9380.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,487
- Election day
- November 3, 2015
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 2015, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald S. DancerWon(incumbent) Republican 15,16429.4% RepublicanRobert D. CliftonWon(incumbent) Republican 14,43328.0% DemocraticDavid W. Merwin Democratic 10,49620.4% DemocraticRobert P. Kurzydlowski Democratic 10,44920.3% GreenStephen N. Zielinski Sr. Green 9451.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 98,032
- Election day
- November 5, 2013
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 2013, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald S. DancerWon(incumbent) Republican 32,18832.8% RepublicanRobert D. CliftonWon(incumbent) Republican 31,05931.7% DemocraticLawrence J. Furman Democratic 17,11917.5% DemocraticNicholas Nellegar Democratic 16,31216.6% OtherDiane Bindler Other 1,3541.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,860
- Election day
- November 8, 2011
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 2011, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald S. DancerWon(incumbent) Republican 22,34530.3% RepublicanRobert D. CliftonWon Republican 21,46929.1% DemocraticWilliam Spedding Democratic 15,07720.4% DemocraticCatherine Tinney Rome Democratic 14,96920.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 137,245
- Election day
- November 3, 2009
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 2009, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDeclan J. Oscanlon Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 42,93231.3% RepublicanCaroline CasagrandeWon(incumbent) Republican 42,66231.1% DemocraticMichelle Roth Democratic 25,89118.9% DemocraticJohn Amberg Democratic 24,12517.6% GreenSteven Welzer Green 1,6351.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,557
- Election day
- November 6, 2007
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 2007, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDeclan Oscanlon Jr.Won Republican 24,49325.6% RepublicanCaroline CasagrandeWon Republican 24,35225.5% DemocraticMike Panter(incumbent) Democratic 23,84224.9% DemocraticAmy Mallet Democratic 22,87023.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 126,871
- Election day
- November 8, 2005
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 2005, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJennifer BeckWon Republican 31,41824.8% DemocraticMichael PanterWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,46624.0% RepublicanDeclan Oscanlon Jr. Republican 30,40124.0% DemocraticRobert Morgan(incumbent) Democratic 30,22823.8% IndependentAnn Napolitano Independent 2,3061.8% IndependentJudith Stanton Independent 2,0521.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,091
- Election day
- November 4, 2003
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 2003, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael PanterWon Democratic 23,61326.8% DemocraticRobert MorganWon Democratic 23,24026.4% RepublicanMichael J. Arnone(incumbent) Republican 21,09823.9% RepublicanClare M. Farragher(incumbent) Republican 20,14022.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 116,459
- Election day
- November 6, 2001
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 2001, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. ArnoneWon(incumbent) Republican 31,79427.3% RepublicanClare M. FarragherWon(incumbent) Republican 30,47626.2% DemocraticGordon M. Gemma Democratic 26,82323.0% DemocraticWilliam I. Scherer Democratic 26,50122.8% IndependentMary Jo Christian Independent 8650.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,825
- Election day
- November 2, 1999
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1999, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. ArnoneWon(incumbent) Republican 19,23628.4% RepublicanClare M. FarragherWon(incumbent) Republican 18,56427.4% DemocraticDavid M. Lerner Democratic 13,97020.6% DemocraticSalvatore Vitale Democratic 12,99119.1% IndependentFrances H. Marshall Independent 1,2231.8% IndependentCornelius Vansant Independent 1,0681.6% IndependentMary Jo Christian Independent 7731.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 127,498
- Election day
- November 4, 1997
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1997, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. ArnoneWon(incumbent) Republican 39,09830.7% RepublicanClare M. FarragherWon(incumbent) Republican 38,35630.1% DemocraticLillian Harris Democratic 23,01818.1% DemocraticGayel L. Hershcopf Democratic 22,07317.3% IndependentFrances H. Marshall Independent 1,6451.3% IndependentCornelius Vansant Independent 1,5281.2% IndependentChristina M. Zegler Independent 9130.7% IndependentJoseph Parziale Independent 8670.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,946
- Election day
- November 7, 1995
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1995, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. ArnoneWon(incumbent) Republican 20,30133.3% RepublicanClare M. FarragherWon(incumbent) Republican 20,27533.3% DemocraticLynn Reich Democratic 13,99623.0% IndependentRichard Pezzullo Independent 2,5394.2% IndependentFrances H. Marshall Independent 2,4264.0% IndependentRonnie Dougherty Independent 7331.2% IndependentGordon Smith Independent 6761.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 130,468
- Election day
- November 2, 1993
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1993, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. ArnoneWon(incumbent) Republican 41,45031.8% RepublicanClare M. FarragherWon(incumbent) Republican 41,06131.5% DemocraticLillian Harris Democratic 24,28118.6% DemocraticFred Eckhaus Democratic 23,67618.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,456
- Election day
- November 5, 1991
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1991, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. ArnoneWon(incumbent) Republican 33,77232.0% RepublicanClare M. FarragherWon(incumbent) Republican 33,65731.9% DemocraticMichael A. Ferguson Democratic 17,16816.3% DemocraticArnold Bellush Democratic 16,62515.8% IndependentJames H. Dorn Independent 1,8671.8% IndependentVirginia A. Flynn Independent 1,3961.3% IndependentDonald W. Jamison Independent 9710.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 130,032
- Election day
- November 7, 1989
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1989, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClare M. FarragherWon(incumbent) Republican 34,16926.3% RepublicanMichael J. ArnoneWon Republican 33,50625.8% DemocraticLynn Reich Democratic 31,51524.2% DemocraticFrank G. Abate Democratic 30,84223.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,284
- Election day
- November 3, 1987
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn O. BennettWon(incumbent) Republican 28,59231.7% RepublicanClare M. FarragherWon Republican 26,93129.8% DemocraticDante J. Massa Democratic 17,54419.4% DemocraticGene J. Anthony Democratic 17,21719.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,713
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClare M. FarragherWon Republican 6,32154.0% DemocraticLynn Reich Democratic 5,39246.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,264
- Election day
- November 5, 1985
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1985, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn O. BennettWon(incumbent) Republican 33,20532.5% RepublicanMarie A. MuhlerWon(incumbent) Republican 32,34631.6% DemocraticDonald M. Lomurro Democratic 18,58418.2% DemocraticMichael L. Detzky Democratic 18,12917.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,189
- Election day
- November 8, 1983
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn O. BennettWon(incumbent) Republican 27,59929.9% RepublicanMarie A. MuhlerWon(incumbent) Republican 27,28829.6% DemocraticSally Ann Mollica Democratic 18,89220.5% DemocraticGeorge P. Spodak Democratic 18,41020.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 111,054
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarie A. MuhlerWon(incumbent) Republican 34,41131.0% RepublicanJohn O. BennettWon(incumbent) Republican 33,26329.9% DemocraticJoseph Meehan Democratic 21,84019.7% DemocraticStephen C. Hornik Democratic 21,54019.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,467
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard VanwagnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,32529.4% DemocraticWilliam E. FlynnWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,75127.7% RepublicanRobert B. Thaler Republican 20,59721.4% RepublicanRichard J. Dealy Jr. Republican 20,05420.8% LibertarianChris Toto Libertarian 7400.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 103,346
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard VanwagnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,68130.7% DemocraticWilliam E. FlynnWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,34428.4% RepublicanMichael J. Arnone Republican 21,54220.8% RepublicanRichard A. Cooper Republican 20,41719.8% LibertarianStevenson M. Enterline Libertarian 3620.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,426
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard VanwagnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,83228.6% DemocraticWilliam E. FlynnWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,22526.9% RepublicanAlbert E. Allen Republican 21,73922.3% RepublicanPeter J. Carton Republican 21,63022.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,302
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam E. FlynnWon Democratic 29,42730.6% DemocraticRichard VanwagnerWon Democratic 29,20330.3% RepublicanMichael J. Arnone Republican 19,03019.8% RepublicanRichard A. Cooper Republican 18,64219.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 149,823
- Election day
- November 2, 1971
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
New Jersey General Assembly District 12, 1971 to 2025, 1971, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid FriedlandWon(incumbent) Democratic 69,97046.7% OtherMeyer Kaplan Other 46,42531.0% RepublicanRae S. Zalkin Republican 33,42822.3%
- 2023 and 2025: New Jersey Division of Elections official general election lists 2023 and 2025, retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- 1971 to 2021: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2025.
2 seats.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; New Jersey Division of Elections official general election lists 2023 and 2025 (US state public record), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), New Jersey Division of Elections official general election lists 2023 and 2025Data as of Oct 28, 2026