New Jersey General Assembly District 17
Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Joe Danielsen Democratic, Kevin Egan Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Kevin Egan (Democratic) won by 0.6 points, 2025
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- 2 seats in this district
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 122,120
- Election day
- November 4, 2025
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 2025, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin EganWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,87938.4% DemocraticJoe DanielsenWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,10137.8% RepublicanPatricia Badovinac Republican 14,62612.0% RepublicanSusan Hucko Republican 14,51411.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,467
- Election day
- November 7, 2023
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin EganWon Democratic 20,15936.3% DemocraticJoe DanielsenWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Joseph Danielsen Democratic 20,06436.2% RepublicanSusan Hucko Republican 7,77114.0% RepublicanDhimant G. Patel Republican 7,47313.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,492
- Election day
- November 2, 2021
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 2021, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph V. EganWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,21234.8% DemocraticJoe DanielsenWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Joseph Danielsen Democratic 31,62534.2% RepublicanCatherine Barrier Republican 14,48215.7% RepublicanPeter W. Gabra Republican 14,17315.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,463
- Election day
- November 5, 2019
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph V. EganWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,99936.5% DemocraticJoe DanielsenWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,84436.3% RepublicanPatricia Badovinac Republican 7,82213.6% RepublicanMaria Concepcion Powell Republican 7,79813.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,897
- Election day
- November 7, 2017
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 2017, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph V. EganWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,14936.0% DemocraticJoe DanielsenWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,42535.1% RepublicanRobert A. Quinn Republican 11,31714.0% RepublicanNadine Wilkins Republican 11,13113.8% OtherMichael Habib Other 8751.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,647
- Election day
- November 3, 2015
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 2015, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph V. EganWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,44433.9% DemocraticJoseph F. DanielsenWon Democratic 13,42633.9% RepublicanRobert Mettler Republican 6,36216.1% RepublicanBrajesh Singh Republican 5,43013.7% GreenMolly Obrien Green 9852.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,137
- Election day
- November 5, 2013
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 2013, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph V. EganWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,76332.5% DemocraticUpendra ChivukulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,33131.9% RepublicanCarlo Dilalla Republican 13,76218.8% RepublicanSanjay Patel Republican 12,28116.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,530
- Election day
- November 8, 2011
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 2011, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph V. EganWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,16531.9% DemocraticUpendra ChivukulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,86231.3% RepublicanRobert S. Mettler Republican 8,87618.7% RepublicanCarlo A. Dilalla Republican 8,62718.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,348
- Election day
- November 3, 2009
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 2009, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph V. EganWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,87632.4% DemocraticUpendra J. ChivukulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,03030.4% RepublicanAnthony Mazzola Republican 18,02319.5% RepublicanSalim A. Nathoo Republican 16,41917.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,802
- Election day
- November 6, 2007
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 2007, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph V. EganWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,45631.2% DemocraticUpendra ChivukulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,76529.9% RepublicanMatthew House Republican 10,32419.6% RepublicanLeonard J. Messineo Republican 10,25719.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,095
- Election day
- November 8, 2005
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 2005, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph V. EganWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,60134.0% DemocraticUpendra J. ChivukulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,23932.4% RepublicanCatherine Barrier Republican 15,74818.1% RepublicanSalim A. Nathoo Republican 13,50715.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,979
- Election day
- November 4, 2003
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 2003, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph V. EganWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,14328.8% DemocraticUpendra J. ChivukulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,95628.5% RepublicanCatherine Barrier Republican 10,98819.6% RepublicanScott Johnkins Republican 10,20618.2% GreenJosephine M. Giaimo Green 1,3882.5% GreenDavid Hochfelder Green 1,2982.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,568
- Election day
- November 6, 2001
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 2001, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph V. EganWon Democratic 27,94833.9% DemocraticUpendra J. ChivukulaWon Democratic 26,37431.9% RepublicanCatherine Barrier Republican 14,16117.1% RepublicanAnthony Mazzola Republican 14,08517.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,937
- Election day
- November 2, 1999
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1999, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert G. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,51637.3% DemocraticJerry GreenWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,52234.7% RepublicanTracy Ford Republican 5,62414.4% RepublicanDaniel N. Epstein Republican 5,27513.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,630
- Election day
- November 4, 1997
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1997, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert G. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,80234.5% DemocraticJerry GreenWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,13532.4% RepublicanPhyllis A. Mason Republican 13,31016.5% RepublicanDaniel N. Epstein Republican 11,80314.6% IndependentPat M. Iurilli Independent 8021.0% IndependentJoy Norsworthy Independent 7781.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,731
- Election day
- November 7, 1995
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1995, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert G. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,06833.6% DemocraticJerry GreenWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,61132.7% RepublicanMichael Denardo Republican 7,36714.5% RepublicanMichael Ullnick Republican 7,04313.9% IndependentRichard Rutkowski Independent 1,4412.8% IndependentErich Sturn Independent 1,2012.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,793
- Election day
- November 2, 1993
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1993, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert G. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,48032.0% DemocraticJerry GreenWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,63331.0% RepublicanAl Smith Republican 15,46318.7% RepublicanJohn H. Bresnan Republican 15,21718.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,012
- Election day
- November 5, 1991
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1991, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert G. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,26626.2% DemocraticJerry GreenWon Democratic 16,44924.9% RepublicanBarbara Weigel Republican 15,16523.0% RepublicanFrank A. Santoro Republican 14,82722.5% IndependentMoses Williams Independent 8181.2% IndependentAl Olszewski Independent 7591.1% IndependentJoseph S. Ginn Independent 7281.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,304
- Election day
- November 7, 1989
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1989, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert G. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,99933.6% DemocraticDavid C. SchwartzWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,67033.2% RepublicanGeorge B. Gore Republican 13,15516.4% RepublicanCsilla Soproni Republican 12,27015.3% OtherJoseph F. Scalera III Other 1,2101.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,811
- Election day
- November 3, 1987
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid C. SchwartzWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,45531.9% DemocraticRobert G. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,04731.2% RepublicanDorothy Sonnenerg Republican 10,78018.6% RepublicanPeter J. Selesky Republican 10,52918.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,337
- Election day
- November 5, 1985
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1985, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid C. SchwartzWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,17428.1% DemocraticRobert G. SmithWon Democratic 19,55626.0% RepublicanAngela L. Perun(incumbent) Republican 19,10425.4% RepublicanFrancis J. Coury Republican 15,50320.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,797
- Election day
- November 8, 1983
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid C. SchwartzWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,11632.5% DemocraticAngela L. PerunWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,86632.1% RepublicanJames I. Plummer Republican 10,59318.0% RepublicanCharles M. Bivona Republican 9,70316.5% LibertarianRich Hoegberg Libertarian 5190.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,348
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid C. SchwartzWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,26131.9% DemocraticAngela L. PerunWon Democratic 25,31530.7% RepublicanJohn F. Wilson Republican 15,66719.0% RepublicanGertrude Christiansen Republican 15,10518.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,876
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph D. PateroWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,21931.2% DemocraticDavid C. SchwartzWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,03230.9% RepublicanWilliam H. Christensen Republican 13,08220.2% RepublicanRobert M. Sherr III Republican 11,54317.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,957
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph D. PateroWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,96229.9% DemocraticDavid C. SchwartzWon Democratic 24,60828.3% RepublicanJeffrey M. Brindle Republican 16,85019.4% RepublicanCharles B. Durand Republican 16,82819.4% IndependentJames D. Nichols Independent 1,2881.5% IndependentRobert J. Zednick Independent 6640.8% LibertarianWilliam Stewart Libertarian 3820.4% LibertarianMichael Fieschko Libertarian 3750.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,326
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. Hamilton Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 21,77628.5% DemocraticJoseph D. PateroWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,44628.1% RepublicanCharles F. Williams Republican 16,84422.1% RepublicanKenneth C. Brennan Republican 16,26021.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,433
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 17, 1973 to 2025, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph D. PateroWon Democratic 29,18633.8% DemocraticWilliam J. Hamilton Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 29,15033.7% RepublicanElizabeth T. Lyons Republican 14,30316.6% RepublicanBruce H. Williams Republican 13,34015.4% IndependentAaron G. Bode Independent 4540.5%
- 2023 and 2025: New Jersey Division of Elections official general election lists 2023 and 2025, retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- 1973 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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:nj/sldl:17
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