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New Jersey House District 3
Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Dave Bailey Democratic, Heather Simmons Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Heather Simmons (Democratic) won by 0.1 points, 2025
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
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- Assembly District 01· Antwan McClellan, Erik Simonsen
- Assembly District 02· Don Guardian, Maureen Rowan
- Assembly District 03· Dave Bailey, Heather Simmons
- Assembly District 04· Dan Hutchison, Cody Miller
- Assembly District 05· Bill Moen, Bill Spearman
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 184,712
- Election day
- November 4, 2025
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 2025, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHeather SimmonsWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,87825.9% DemocraticDave BaileyWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Dave Bailey Jr. Democratic 47,62625.8% RepublicanChris Konawel Republican 44,82324.3% RepublicanLawrence A. Moore Republican 44,38524.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 120,600
- Election day
- November 7, 2023
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHeather SimmonsWon Democratic 30,86125.6% DemocraticDave BaileyWonName as filed: Dave Bailey Jr. Democratic 30,73725.5% RepublicanBethanne McCarthy Patrick(incumbent) Republican 29,52224.5% RepublicanThomas J. Tedesco Jr. Republican 29,48024.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 129,174
- Election day
- November 2, 2021
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 2021, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBeth SawyerWon Republican 33,87826.2% RepublicanBethanne McCarthy PatrickWon Republican 33,73526.1% DemocraticJohn J. Burzichelli(incumbent) Democratic 31,02424.0% DemocraticAdam Taliaferro(incumbent) Democratic 30,53723.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 85,418
- Election day
- November 5, 2019
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. BurzichelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,81127.9% DemocraticAdam TaliaferroWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,17927.1% RepublicanBeth Sawyer Republican 19,70423.1% RepublicanEdward Durr Jr. Republican 18,72421.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,114
- Election day
- November 7, 2017
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 2017, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. BurzichelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,85330.3% DemocraticAdam TaliaferroWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,73329.2% RepublicanPhilip J. Donohue Republican 21,75820.7% RepublicanLinwood H. Donelson III Republican 20,18119.2% OtherEdward R. Durr Other 5890.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,988
- Election day
- November 3, 2015
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 2015, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn BurzichelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,50728.5% DemocraticAdam TaliaferroWon Democratic 19,48027.1% RepublicanSamuel J. Maccarone Jr. Republican 16,06322.3% RepublicanLeroy P. Pierce III Republican 14,71520.4% OtherJohn Kalnas Other 1,2231.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 110,836
- Election day
- November 5, 2013
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 2013, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. BurzichelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,04928.0% DemocraticCeleste M. RileyWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,87026.9% RepublicanLarry Wallace Republican 25,09422.6% RepublicanBob Vanderslice Republican 24,82322.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,928
- Election day
- November 8, 2011
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 2011, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. BurzichelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,17228.0% DemocraticCeleste M. RileyWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,96026.6% RepublicanBob Villare Republican 20,52822.8% RepublicanDomenick Dicicco(incumbent) Republican 20,26822.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,153
- Election day
- November 3, 2009
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 2009, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. BurzichelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,42328.3% DemocraticCeleste M. RileyWon Democratic 31,88825.5% RepublicanRobert Villare Republican 30,52624.4% RepublicanLee Lucas Republican 27,31621.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,594
- Election day
- November 6, 2007
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 2007, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. BurzichelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,22229.5% DemocraticDouglas H. FisherWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,07829.3% RepublicanPhil Donohue Republican 19,53419.0% RepublicanJeffrey Stepler Republican 18,92718.4% GreenMargie Macwilliams Green 2,0782.0% GreenCharles Woodrow Green 1,7551.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 119,576
- Election day
- November 8, 2005
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 2005, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. BurzichelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,33929.6% DemocraticDouglas H. FisherWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,26529.5% RepublicanPhillip S. Rhudy Republican 24,14020.2% RepublicanJames W. Zee III Republican 23,29719.5% IndependentJohn Leone Independent 1,5351.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 106,991
- Election day
- November 4, 2003
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 2003, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDouglas H. FisherWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,17825.4% DemocraticJohn J. BurzichelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,11025.3% RepublicanSusan Bestwick Republican 25,05623.4% RepublicanDouglas Sorantino Republican 24,06922.5% GreenPeggy Murphy Green 1,9511.8% GreenCharles Woodrow Green 1,6271.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,411
- Election day
- November 6, 2001
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 2001, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDouglas H. FisherWon Democratic 31,86628.1% DemocraticJohn J. BurzichelliWon Democratic 30,21326.6% RepublicanMichael H. Facemyer Republican 25,82322.8% RepublicanHarold U. Johnson Republican 25,50922.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,212
- Election day
- November 2, 1999
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1999, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack CollinsWon(incumbent) Republican 28,60931.0% RepublicanGary W. StuhltragerWon(incumbent) Republican 24,57326.6% DemocraticJohn J. Burzichelli Democratic 20,65822.4% DemocraticRon Brittin Democratic 15,44016.7% IndependentJan McFetridge Independent 1,5991.7% IndependentRobert J. McFetridge Independent 1,3331.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 106,224
- Election day
- November 4, 1997
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1997, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack CollinsWon(incumbent) Republican 39,04636.8% RepublicanGary W. StuhltragerWon(incumbent) Republican 36,68634.5% DemocraticHarry L. Rink Democratic 22,35021.0% IndependentRobert J. McFetridge Independent 4,1603.9% IndependentJan McFetridge Independent 3,9823.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,730
- Election day
- November 7, 1995
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1995, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack CollinsWon(incumbent) Republican 27,17131.0% RepublicanGary W. StuhltragerWon(incumbent) Republican 26,59530.3% DemocraticJohn J. Gentile Democratic 15,76118.0% DemocraticHarry L. Rink Democratic 15,29217.4% IndependentRobert J. McFetridge Independent 1,4941.7% IndependentWilliam A. Junghans Independent 1,4171.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,055
- Election day
- November 2, 1993
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1993, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack CollinsWon(incumbent) Republican 38,01332.2% RepublicanGary W. StuhltragerWon(incumbent) Republican 37,02131.4% DemocraticJoseph J. Riley Democratic 21,95918.6% DemocraticAmelia B. Kressler Democratic 21,06217.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,475
- Election day
- November 5, 1991
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1991, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack CollinsWon(incumbent) Republican 30,11729.4% RepublicanGary W. StuhltragerWon(incumbent) Republican 29,31428.6% DemocraticBenjamin W. Timberman Democratic 20,24119.8% DemocraticNancy L. Sungenis Democratic 20,14719.7% IndependentJames H. Orr Jr. Independent 1,3541.3% IndependentAlbert S. Fogg III Independent 1,3021.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 120,402
- Election day
- November 7, 1989
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1989, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack CollinsWon(incumbent) Republican 33,68028.0% RepublicanGary W. StuhltragerWon(incumbent) Republican 31,52626.2% DemocraticThomas A. Pankok Democratic 27,16522.6% DemocraticRobert P. Wooton Democratic 26,35121.9% IndependentJames H. Orr Jr. Independent 1,6801.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,764
- Election day
- November 3, 1987
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary W. StuhltragerWon(incumbent) Republican 27,81927.1% RepublicanJack CollinsWon(incumbent) Republican 27,41126.7% DemocraticJames G. Waddington Democratic 23,77923.1% DemocraticPaul A. Oland Democratic 23,75523.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,041
- Election day
- November 5, 1985
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1985, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack CollinsWon Republican 27,51426.2% RepublicanGary W. StuhltragerWon Republican 27,03225.7% DemocraticMartin A. Herman(incumbent) Democratic 25,69924.5% DemocraticThomas A. Pankok(incumbent) Democratic 24,79623.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,459
- Election day
- November 8, 1983
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin A. HermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,64228.2% DemocraticThomas A. PankokWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,24826.7% RepublicanRussell E. Paul Republican 21,59322.9% RepublicanEdmund Downer Republican 20,97622.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 114,781
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin A. HermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,86028.6% DemocraticThomas A. PankokWon Democratic 30,03526.2% RepublicanG. Erwin SheppardName as filed: Gerwin Sheppard Republican 26,01022.7% RepublicanDavid F. Liddle Republican 25,87622.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 104,380
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH. Donald StewartWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,73927.5% DemocraticMartin A. HermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,78625.7% RepublicanJeffrey G. Albertson Republican 25,69024.6% RepublicanF. Dean Kimmel Republican 23,16522.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,379
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH. Donald StewartWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,87030.1% DemocraticMartin A. HermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,40026.9% RepublicanDouglas Zee Republican 24,30522.2% RepublicanThomas P. Haaf Republican 22,80420.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,464
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH. Donald StewartWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,05429.9% DemocraticMartin A. HermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,78625.7% RepublicanDouglas Zee Republican 22,60822.5% RepublicanDonald A. Smith Jr. Republican 22,01621.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,735
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 3, 1973 to 2025, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticH. Donald StewartWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,10632.0% DemocraticMartin A. HermanWon Democratic 31,34028.6% RepublicanEdmund Downer Republican 21,78219.9% RepublicanLester Harris Republican 21,50719.6%
- 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.
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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:3
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026