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1993 New Jersey Senate election Wiki2Web Clarity Challenge

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Study Guide: 1993 New Jersey Senate Elections Overview

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1993 New Jersey Senate Elections Overview Study Guide

District-Level Results

In the 1st Legislative District, Democrat John Spahn defeated incumbent Republican James Cafiero.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 1st Legislative District, incumbent Republican James Cafiero won re-election against Democratic challenger John Spahn.

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Democrat Jack Casey defeated incumbent Republican Bradford S. Smith in the 7th Legislative District.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 7th Legislative District, Democrat Jack Casey successfully unseated incumbent Republican Bradford S. Smith.

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Incumbent Republican William Gormley won re-election in the 2nd Legislative District with over 60% of the vote.

Answer: True

Explanation: William Gormley, the incumbent Republican in the 2nd Legislative District, secured re-election with 61.6% of the vote.

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Incumbent Democrat Raymond Zane won re-election in the 3rd Legislative District with less than 60% of the vote.

Answer: False

Explanation: Incumbent Democrat Raymond Zane won re-election in the 3rd Legislative District with 67.6% of the vote, which is more than 60%.

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John J. Matheussen, a Republican, secured victory in the 4th Legislative District with a vote share of 54.3%.

Answer: True

Explanation: Republican John J. Matheussen won the 4th Legislative District with 54.3% of the vote.

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In the 5th Legislative District, incumbent Democrat Walter Rand won with approximately 70% of the vote.

Answer: True

Explanation: Incumbent Democrat Walter Rand won re-election in the 5th Legislative District with 69.2% of the vote, which is approximately 70%.

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Leonard T. Connors, a Republican, won the 9th Legislative District with over 65% of the vote.

Answer: True

Explanation: Republican Leonard T. Connors was re-elected in the 9th Legislative District with 65.2% of the vote.

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In the 12th Legislative District, Democrat George E. Ball narrowly defeated incumbent Republican John O. Bennett.

Answer: False

Explanation: Incumbent Republican John O. Bennett won re-election in the 12th Legislative District, defeating Democrat George E. Ball.

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Peter Inverso, a Republican, won the 14th Legislative District with a vote share of 59.8%.

Answer: True

Explanation: Incumbent Republican Peter Inverso secured re-election in the 14th Legislative District with 59.8% of the vote.

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In the 16th Legislative District, incumbent Republican John H. Ewing was defeated by Democratic candidate Marybeth Kohut.

Answer: False

Explanation: Incumbent Republican John H. Ewing was re-elected in the 16th Legislative District, defeating Democratic candidate Marybeth Kohut.

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Incumbent Republican Jack Sinagra won the 18th Legislative District with a vote share of 58.2%.

Answer: True

Explanation: Incumbent Republican Jack Sinagra secured re-election in the 18th Legislative District with 58.2% of the vote.

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James E. McGreevey, a Democrat, won the 19th Legislative District with a narrow margin of 2.5%.

Answer: True

Explanation: Democrat James E. McGreevey won the 19th Legislative District with a margin of 2.5%.

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Incumbent Democrat Raymond Lesniak was re-elected in the 20th District with 59.9% of the vote.

Answer: True

Explanation: Incumbent Democrat Raymond Lesniak secured re-election in the 20th District with 59.9% of the vote.

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William E. Schluter, the Republican incumbent in the 23rd District, won with the highest percentage of votes, 91.7%.

Answer: True

Explanation: William E. Schluter, the Republican incumbent in the 23rd District, achieved the highest vote percentage of the election with 91.7%.

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Republican Robert Littell won the 24th Legislative District with 83.3% of the vote, marking a significant victory.

Answer: True

Explanation: Robert Littell, the Republican incumbent in the 24th Legislative District, secured a significant victory with 83.3% of the vote.

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Richard Codey, a Democrat, won unopposed in the 27th Legislative District.

Answer: False

Explanation: Richard Codey, the incumbent Democrat in the 27th Legislative District, was not unopposed; he faced a Republican challenger.

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Ronald Rice, the incumbent Democrat in the 28th District, ran unopposed in the 1993 election.

Answer: True

Explanation: Incumbent Democrat Ronald Rice ran unopposed in the 28th Legislative District in 1993.

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Wynona Lipman, a Democrat, also ran unopposed in the 29th Legislative District.

Answer: True

Explanation: Incumbent Democrat Wynona Lipman ran unopposed in the 29th Legislative District in 1993.

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Robert W. Singer won the open seat in the 30th Legislative District as a Democrat.

Answer: False

Explanation: Robert W. Singer won the open seat in the 30th Legislative District as the Republican candidate.

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Nicholas Sacco won the 32nd Legislative District as the Republican candidate.

Answer: False

Explanation: Nicholas Sacco won the 32nd Legislative District as the Democratic candidate.

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In the 34th Legislative District, incumbent Republican Joseph Bubba won with a margin of 4.6%.

Answer: True

Explanation: Incumbent Republican Joseph Bubba won re-election in the 34th Legislative District with a margin of 4.6%.

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Incumbent Republican John P. Scott won the 36th Legislative District with a vote share of 52.9%.

Answer: True

Explanation: Incumbent Republican John P. Scott secured re-election in the 36th Legislative District with 52.9% of the vote.

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Henry McNamara, the Republican incumbent in the 40th District, was re-elected with 67.7% of the vote.

Answer: True

Explanation: Henry McNamara, the Republican incumbent in the 40th District, was re-elected with 67.7% of the vote.

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In the 1st Legislative District, who was the incumbent Republican that won re-election?

Answer: James Cafiero

Explanation: Incumbent Republican James Cafiero won re-election in the 1st Legislative District.

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In the 12th Legislative District, incumbent Republican John O. Bennett won with what percentage of the vote?

Answer: 65.0%

Explanation: Incumbent Republican John O. Bennett won the 12th Legislative District with 65.0% of the vote.

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What was the vote share percentage for the Republican incumbent Donald DiFrancesco in the 22nd Legislative District?

Answer: 69.2%

Explanation: The Republican incumbent Donald DiFrancesco in the 22nd Legislative District received 69.2% of the vote.

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Which incumbent Democrat ran unopposed in the 29th Legislative District in 1993?

Answer: Wynona Lipman

Explanation: Incumbent Democrat Wynona Lipman ran unopposed in the 29th Legislative District in 1993.

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What was the total number of votes cast in the 28th Legislative District election, where the incumbent ran unopposed?

Answer: 25,107

Explanation: In the 28th Legislative District, where the incumbent ran unopposed, a total of 25,107 votes were cast.

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Candidate Performance and Vote Details

Incumbent Republican C. William Haines experienced a significant increase in vote share in the 8th Legislative District.

Answer: False

Explanation: Incumbent Republican C. William Haines saw his vote share decrease by 5.3% in the 8th Legislative District, not increase.

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Joseph A. Palaia, a Republican incumbent, saw his vote share increase by 0.4% in the 11th Legislative District.

Answer: True

Explanation: Joseph A. Palaia, the Republican incumbent in the 11th Legislative District, experienced a 0.4% increase in his vote share.

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Joe Kyrillos, the Republican incumbent in the 13th District, maintained his vote share compared to the previous election.

Answer: False

Explanation: Joe Kyrillos, the Republican incumbent in the 13th District, saw his vote share decrease by 3.8% compared to the previous election.

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Dick LaRossa, the Republican incumbent in the 15th District, won with a margin of 8.6%.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dick LaRossa, the Republican incumbent in the 15th District, won with a margin of 4.6%, not 8.6%.

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Incumbent Democrat John A. Lynch Jr. in the 17th District saw his vote share decrease significantly by 13.8%.

Answer: True

Explanation: Incumbent Democrat John A. Lynch Jr. in the 17th District experienced a significant decrease of 13.8% in his vote share.

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C. Louis Bassano, a Republican incumbent in the 21st District, saw his vote share increase by 5.8%.

Answer: False

Explanation: C. Louis Bassano, the Republican incumbent in the 21st District, saw his vote share decrease by 7.3%, not increase by 5.8%.

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Donald DiFrancesco, the Republican incumbent in the 22nd District, experienced a significant decrease of 9.0% in his vote share.

Answer: True

Explanation: Donald DiFrancesco, the Republican incumbent in the 22nd District, did experience a decrease of 9.0% in his vote share.

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Incumbent Republican Robert Martin in the 26th District saw his vote share increase by 8.8%.

Answer: False

Explanation: Incumbent Republican Robert Martin in the 26th District saw his vote share decrease by 8.8%, not increase.

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Edward T. O'Connor Jr., a Democrat, saw his vote share increase by 13.3% in the 31st District.

Answer: True

Explanation: Edward T. O'Connor Jr., the incumbent Democrat in the 31st District, saw his vote share increase by 13.3%.

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John Girgenti, a Democrat, won the 35th Legislative District with a vote share that decreased by 14.7%.

Answer: False

Explanation: John Girgenti, the Democrat who won the 35th Legislative District, saw his vote share increase by 13.3%, not decrease by 14.7%.

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Byron Baer, a Democrat, won the 37th Legislative District, increasing his vote share by 6.9%.

Answer: True

Explanation: Democrat Byron Baer won the 37th Legislative District, increasing his vote share by 6.9%.

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Louis F. Kosco, the Republican incumbent in the 38th District, saw his vote share decrease by 4.4%.

Answer: False

Explanation: Louis F. Kosco, the Republican incumbent in the 38th District, saw his vote share increase by 7.9%, not decrease by 4.4%.

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Gerald Cardinale, the Republican incumbent in the 39th District, saw his vote share decrease by 4.4%.

Answer: True

Explanation: Gerald Cardinale, the Republican incumbent in the 39th District, saw his vote share decrease by 4.4%.

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What percentage of the vote did Republican incumbent William Gormley secure in the 2nd Legislative District?

Answer: 61.6%

Explanation: Republican incumbent William Gormley secured 61.6% of the vote in the 2nd Legislative District.

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In the 4th Legislative District, what was the vote percentage difference between the winner, John J. Matheussen, and the loser, Bernard "Ben" Lynch?

Answer: 8.6%

Explanation: In the 4th Legislative District, the vote percentage difference between winner John J. Matheussen (54.3%) and loser Bernard "Ben" Lynch (45.7%) was 8.6%.

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Which Republican candidate in the 5th Legislative District saw their vote share decrease by 2.1% compared to the previous election?

Answer: Anthony J. De Gerolamo

Explanation: Anthony J. De Gerolamo, the Republican candidate in the 5th Legislative District, saw his vote share decrease by 2.1%.

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What was the vote share percentage for the Republican candidate, Louise Di Renzo Donaldson, in the 6th Legislative District?

Answer: 40.2%

Explanation: Louise Di Renzo Donaldson, the Republican candidate in the 6th Legislative District, received 40.2% of the vote.

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In the 7th Legislative District, Democrat Jack Casey defeated Republican Bradford S. Smith by what margin?

Answer: 2.2%

Explanation: Democrat Jack Casey defeated Republican Bradford S. Smith in the 7th Legislative District by a margin of 2.2%.

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Which incumbent Republican in the 8th District saw their vote share decrease by 5.3%?

Answer: C. William Haines

Explanation: Incumbent Republican C. William Haines in the 8th District saw his vote share decrease by 5.3%.

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What was the vote share for Leonard T. Connors, the Republican incumbent in the 9th Legislative District?

Answer: 65.2%

Explanation: Leonard T. Connors, the Republican incumbent in the 9th Legislative District, received 65.2% of the vote.

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Joseph A. Palaia, the Republican incumbent in the 11th District, saw his vote share change by what amount?

Answer: Increased by 0.4%

Explanation: Joseph A. Palaia, the Republican incumbent in the 11th District, saw his vote share increase by 0.4%.

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What was the vote share percentage for Patrick D. Healy, the Democratic candidate in the 13th Legislative District?

Answer: 36.0%

Explanation: Patrick D. Healy, the Democratic candidate in the 13th Legislative District, received 36.0% of the vote.

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Incumbent Republican John H. Ewing in the 16th District saw his vote share decrease by how much compared to the previous election?

Answer: 6.8%

Explanation: Incumbent Republican John H. Ewing in the 16th District saw his vote share decrease by 6.8% compared to the previous election.

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What was the vote share decrease for the Democratic incumbent John A. Lynch Jr. in the 17th Legislative District?

Answer: 13.8%

Explanation: The Democratic incumbent John A. Lynch Jr. in the 17th Legislative District experienced a vote share decrease of 13.8%.

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In the 19th Legislative District, Democrat James E. McGreevey won against Republican Randy Corman by what margin?

Answer: 2.5%

Explanation: In the 19th Legislative District, Democrat James E. McGreevey won against Republican Randy Corman by a margin of 2.5%.

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What was the margin of victory in the 25th Legislative District?

Answer: 0.6%

Explanation: The margin of victory in the 25th Legislative District was 0.6%, with Democrat Gordon MacInnes defeating incumbent Republican John H. Dorsey.

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In the 36th Legislative District, incumbent Republican John P. Scott won with a vote share of 52.9%. What was the vote share of the Democratic candidate, Gabe Ambrosio?

Answer: 47.1%

Explanation: In the 36th Legislative District, the Democratic candidate Gabe Ambrosio received 47.1% of the vote, while incumbent Republican John P. Scott won with 52.9%.

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Key Races and Political Figures

Democrats managed to win back seats in Districts 7 and 19 during the 1993 New Jersey Senate elections.

Answer: True

Explanation: Democrats successfully regained seats in Districts 7 and 19 during the 1993 elections, indicating a shift in representation in those specific legislative districts.

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The Democrats achieved an upset victory in the 25th Legislative District, defeating incumbent Republican John H. Dorsey.

Answer: True

Explanation: An upset victory occurred in the 25th Legislative District where Democrat Gordon MacInnes defeated the incumbent Republican, John H. Dorsey.

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The 25th Legislative District had the closest victory margin in the 1993 election, with a difference of 2.5% between the winner and loser.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 25th Legislative District featured the closest victory margin of the election, but the difference was 0.6%, not 2.5%.

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Gordon MacInnes, the Democratic candidate in the 25th District, won with the closest margin of victory at 0.6%.

Answer: True

Explanation: Democrat Gordon MacInnes won the 25th Legislative District by the narrowest margin of the election, 0.6%.

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Which two legislative districts did Democrats win back from Republicans in the 1993 election?

Answer: Districts 7 and 19

Explanation: Democrats regained seats in Districts 7 and 19 during the 1993 New Jersey Senate elections.

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Which district had the closest victory margin in the 1993 election, with the winner securing only 50.3% of the vote?

Answer: District 25

Explanation: District 25 had the closest victory margin, with the winner securing 50.3% of the vote.

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Which district had a close race with a margin of victory of 4.6%, won by Republican Dick LaRossa?

Answer: District 15

Explanation: District 15 had a close race with a margin of victory of 4.6%, won by Republican Dick LaRossa.

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Which district saw the highest percentage of votes for a winning candidate, with the winner receiving 91.7%?

Answer: District 23

Explanation: District 23 saw the highest percentage of votes for a winning candidate, with Republican William E. Schluter receiving 91.7%.

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Which district saw the closest victory margin under 10%, with a difference of 0.6%?

Answer: District 25

Explanation: District 25 had the closest victory margin under 10%, with a difference of 0.6%.

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Incumbency and Vacancies

Matthew Feldman, a Democratic incumbent, sought re-election in District 37 in 1993.

Answer: False

Explanation: Matthew Feldman, the Democratic incumbent for District 37, did not seek re-election in 1993, leaving the seat open.

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Bernard Kenny, a Democrat, replaced Senator Bob Menendez after Menendez resigned to join the U.S. House of Representatives.

Answer: True

Explanation: Senator Bob Menendez resigned from the New Jersey State Senate to join the U.S. House of Representatives, and Bernard Kenny, a Democrat, subsequently replaced him in the Senate.

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Which incumbent Democratic Senator did not seek re-election in 1993, opening up District 37?

Answer: Matthew Feldman

Explanation: Matthew Feldman, the Democratic incumbent representing District 37, did not run for re-election in 1993.

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Senator Leanna Brown, incumbent for District 26, was appointed to which commission, creating a vacancy?

Answer: Casino Control Commission

Explanation: Senator Leanna Brown, incumbent for District 26, was appointed to the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, which created a vacancy.

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Senator Bob Menendez resigned from the New Jersey State Senate to take a position in which governmental body?

Answer: The U.S. House of Representatives

Explanation: Senator Bob Menendez resigned from the New Jersey State Senate to accept a position in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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