New Jersey General Assembly District 36
Next vote Tue, Nov 2, 2027 · Represented by Clinton Calabrese Democratic, Gary Schaer Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Gary Schaer (Democratic) won by 0.5 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
- 111,926
- Election day
- November 4, 2025
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 2025, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary SchaerWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,43430.8% DemocraticClinton CalabreseWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,95930.3% RepublicanChristopher R. Musto Republican 22,32819.9% RepublicanDiane L. Debiase Republican 21,20518.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,607
- Election day
- November 7, 2023
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Same as today
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 2023, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClinton CalabreseWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,22830.6% DemocraticGary SchaerWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,07230.3% RepublicanCraig Auriemma Republican 11,76119.7% RepublicanJoseph Viso Republican 11,54619.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,824
- Election day
- November 2, 2021
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 2021, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary SchaerWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,65428.4% DemocraticClinton CalabreseWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,13727.8% RepublicanJoseph Viso Jr. Republican 19,02521.9% RepublicanCraig Auriemma Republican 19,00821.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,426
- Election day
- November 5, 2019
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 2019, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary SchaerWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,74730.8% DemocraticClinton CalabreseWon Democratic 16,62230.5% RepublicanFoster Lowe Republican 10,56119.4% RepublicanKhaldoun Androwis Republican 10,49619.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,563
- Election day
- November 7, 2017
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 2017, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary SchaerWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,52731.9% DemocraticMarlene CarideWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,41931.8% RepublicanPaul Passamano Jr. Republican 13,24518.8% RepublicanMarc Marsi Republican 12,37217.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,688
- Election day
- November 3, 2015
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 2015, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary SchaerWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,12533.1% DemocraticMarlene CarideWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,78832.4% RepublicanForrest Elliott Jr. Republican 7,83517.1% RepublicanJames A. Lenoy Republican 7,51016.4% OtherJeff Boss Other 4300.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,296
- Election day
- November 5, 2013
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 2013, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary SchaerWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,13129.2% DemocraticMarlene CarideWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,52028.4% RepublicanRosina Romano Republican 15,63121.6% RepublicanFoster Lowe Republican 15,01420.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,572
- Election day
- November 8, 2011
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2011 to 2022)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 2011, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGary SchaerWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,26230.5% DemocraticMarlene CarideWon Democratic 16,31928.9% RepublicanSara Rosengarten Republican 11,73520.7% RepublicanJohn C. Genovesi Republican 11,25619.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,168
- Election day
- November 3, 2009
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 2009, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick ScaleraWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,35329.5% DemocraticGary S. SchaerWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,08927.9% RepublicanCarmen Pio Costa Republican 17,03521.5% RepublicanDonald Diorio Republican 16,69121.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,720
- Election day
- November 6, 2007
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 2007, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick ScaleraWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,61928.8% DemocraticGary SchaerWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,68727.0% RepublicanDonald E. Diorio Republican 11,26322.2% RepublicanCarmen Pio Costa Republican 11,15122.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,857
- Election day
- November 8, 2005
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 2005, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrederick ScaleraWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,60632.1% DemocraticGary SchaerWon Democratic 24,64529.7% RepublicanJose M. Sandoval Republican 15,41418.6% RepublicanLouis G. Aloia Republican 15,39918.6% IndependentStewart Kautsch Independent 7931.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,630
- Election day
- November 4, 2003
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 2003, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul DigaetanoWon(incumbent) Republican 17,14426.1% DemocraticFrederick ScaleraWon Democratic 16,24424.8% DemocraticImre Karaszegi Jr. Democratic 15,38623.4% RepublicanRichard J. Dilascio Republican 14,94222.8% IndependentGeovanni Regalado Independent 5810.9% IndependentCrystal DeLaRosa Independent 4910.8% IndependentRafael Sanchez Independent 4740.7% IndependentJohn Zazanis Independent 3680.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,863
- Election day
- November 6, 2001
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2001 to 2010)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 2001, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul DigaetanoWon(incumbent) Republican 23,56326.8% DemocraticPaul SarloWon Democratic 21,81124.8% DemocraticWalter G. Wargacki Democratic 20,55423.4% RepublicanJames L. Cassella Republican 20,39423.2% IndependentNick Scardigno Independent 6020.7% IndependentJohn Zazanis Independent 4970.6% IndependentRafael Sanchez Independent 4420.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,297
- Election day
- November 2, 1999
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1999, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul DigaetanoWon(incumbent) Republican 16,68229.1% RepublicanJohn V. KellyWon(incumbent) Republican 16,28128.4% DemocraticRocco Mazza Democratic 12,17221.2% DemocraticKenneth M. Sorkin Democratic 12,16221.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,178
- Election day
- November 4, 1997
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1997, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn V. KellyWon(incumbent) Republican 24,14025.9% RepublicanPaul DigaetanoWon(incumbent) Republican 24,03725.8% DemocraticDavid Sivella Democratic 23,00924.7% DemocraticKenneth M. Sorkin Democratic 21,99223.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,917
- Election day
- November 7, 1995
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1995, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul DigaetanoWon(incumbent) Republican 16,33727.7% RepublicanJohn V. KellyWon(incumbent) Republican 15,85426.9% DemocraticJohn W. Kelly Democratic 12,15620.6% DemocraticRichard Potter Democratic 11,91820.2% IndependentVincent J. Frantantoni Independent 1,5022.5% IndependentAndrew M. Bloschak Independent 1,1501.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,430
- Election day
- November 2, 1993
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1993, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn V. KellyWon(incumbent) Republican 31,12731.0% RepublicanPaul DigaetanoWon(incumbent) Republican 30,56030.4% DemocraticMarina C. Perna Democratic 19,87019.8% DemocraticOzzie Maldonado Democratic 18,87318.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,851
- Election day
- November 5, 1991
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1991 to 2000)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1991, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn V. KellyWon(incumbent) Republican 24,35630.1% RepublicanPaul DigaetanoWon Republican 23,81929.5% DemocraticAlfred R. Restaino Democratic 16,36620.2% DemocraticLouis J. Gill(incumbent) Democratic 16,31020.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,593
- Election day
- November 7, 1989
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1989, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis J. GillWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,87128.1% DemocraticThomas J. DuchWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,85328.1% RepublicanPaul Digaetano Republican 22,10523.1% RepublicanWilliam Kogut Republican 19,76420.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,514
- Election day
- November 3, 1987
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1987, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis J. GillWon Democratic 23,10327.7% DemocraticThomas J. DuchWon Democratic 22,66727.1% RepublicanFrank B. Calandriello Republican 19,65923.5% RepublicanAndrew E. Bertone Republican 18,08521.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,389
- Election day
- November 5, 1985
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1985, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKathleen A. DonovanWon Republican 24,77527.4% RepublicanPaul DigaetanoWon Republican 24,55527.2% DemocraticRobert P. Hollenbeck(incumbent) Democratic 21,29523.6% DemocraticRichard F. Visotcky(incumbent) Democratic 19,76421.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,726
- Election day
- November 8, 1983
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert P. HollenbeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,92331.1% DemocraticRichard F. VisotckyWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,13129.1% RepublicanRichard DeLauro Republican 17,99020.1% RepublicanAlfred L. Genton Republican 17,68219.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 104,967
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1981 to 1990)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert P. HollenbeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,04728.6% DemocraticRichard F. VisotckyWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,37526.1% RepublicanJames L. Plosia Republican 24,05522.9% RepublicanDante V. Mecca Republican 23,49022.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,184
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert P. HollenbeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,39428.0% DemocraticRichard F. VisotckyWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,49625.8% RepublicanRonald W. Bogle Republican 20,18023.1% RepublicanBart Talamini Republican 20,11423.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,415
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert P. HollenbeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,63930.0% DemocraticRichard F. VisotckyWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,56226.8% RepublicanPeter J. Russo Republican 21,84722.9% RepublicanWilliam P. Schuber Republican 18,84019.8% LibertarianRobert Shapiro Libertarian 5270.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 106,009
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert P. HollenbeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,75427.1% DemocraticRichard F. VisotckyWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,55026.0% RepublicanPeter J. Russo Republican 24,11722.8% RepublicanJulius Capozzi Republican 21,68820.5% OtherMassimo Chierico Other 2,1052.0% OtherMichael Carlucci Other 1,7951.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,189
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1980)
New Jersey General Assembly District 36, 1973 to 2025, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert P. HollenbeckWon Democratic 34,67530.6% DemocraticRichard F. VisotckyWon Democratic 32,59428.8% RepublicanPeter J. Russo(incumbent) Republican 23,22120.5% RepublicanJames L. Plosia Republican 22,69920.1%
- 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.
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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