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Study Guide: New Jersey's 33rd Legislative District: Demographics and Political History

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New Jersey's 33rd Legislative District: Demographics and Political History Study Guide

District Composition and Geography

The 33rd legislative district of New Jersey is located entirely within Hudson County.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 33rd legislative district is geographically situated entirely within Hudson County, encompassing specific municipalities therein.

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The 33rd legislative district is characterized by low population density compared to other New Jersey districts.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source indicates that the 33rd legislative district is the most densely populated district in New Jersey, contradicting the assertion of low population density.

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The 33rd legislative district is part of New Jersey's 10th congressional district.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 33rd legislative district is entirely contained within New Jersey's 8th congressional district, not the 10th.

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Which Hudson County municipalities are included in New Jersey's 33rd legislative district?

Answer: Guttenberg, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken, and West New York

Explanation: New Jersey's 33rd legislative district encompasses the Hudson County municipalities of Guttenberg, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken, and West New York.

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Which of the following best describes the 33rd legislative district's population density and foreign-born population status compared to other New Jersey districts?

Answer: It is the smallest and most densely populated district with the highest percentage of foreign-born residents.

Explanation: The 33rd legislative district is characterized as the smallest and most densely populated district in New Jersey, also having the highest percentage of foreign-born residents.

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Which U.S. Congressional district does New Jersey's 33rd legislative district fall within?

Answer: 8th Congressional District

Explanation: The 33rd legislative district is entirely contained within New Jersey's 8th congressional district.

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Demographic Profile (2020 Census)

In 2020, the 33rd legislative district had a population of over 250,000 residents.

Answer: False

Explanation: According to the 2020 United States Census, the 33rd legislative district had a total population of 249,706 residents, which is not over 250,000.

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The majority of the 33rd legislative district's population was of voting age in 2020.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 2020, 81.7% of the district's population, totaling 203,973 individuals, was of voting age, indicating a majority.

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According to the 2020 census, the 33rd legislative district had a higher percentage of Asian residents than Hispanic or Latino residents.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2020 census data shows that 17.7% of the district's population identified as Asian, while 39.9% identified as Hispanic or Latino, meaning the Hispanic or Latino percentage was higher.

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According to the 2020 United States Census, what was the total population of the 33rd legislative district?

Answer: 249,706

Explanation: As per the 2020 United States Census, the 33rd legislative district had a total population of 249,706 residents.

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What percentage of the 33rd legislative district's population was of voting age in 2020?

Answer: 81.7%

Explanation: In 2020, 81.7% of the district's population was of voting age.

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Based on the 2020 census, which racial or ethnic group constituted the largest portion of the 33rd legislative district's population?

Answer: Hispanic or Latino

Explanation: The 2020 census data indicates that 39.9% of the population in the 33rd legislative district identified as Hispanic or Latino, which was the largest reported group.

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According to the 2020 census, what percentage of the 33rd legislative district's population identified as Asian?

Answer: 17.7%

Explanation: The 2020 United States Census reported that 17.7% of the population in the 33rd legislative district identified as Asian.

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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the 2020 census data for the 33rd legislative district?

Answer: The percentage of Black residents was higher than the percentage of Native American residents.

Explanation: The 2020 census data for the 33rd district shows 5.4% Black or African American residents and 1.0% Native American residents, meaning the Black population percentage was higher. The Asian population was 17.7%, 'some other race' was 21.5%, and Hispanic or Latino was 39.9%. Pacific Islander percentage was 0.1%.

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Voter Registration and Political Landscape

As of December 1, 2023, the majority of registered voters in the 33rd district were unaffiliated with any party.

Answer: False

Explanation: As of December 1, 2023, unaffiliated voters constituted 32.4% of the registered voters in the 33rd district, while Democrats represented 55.4%, meaning Democrats formed the majority.

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The 33rd district has historically been a reliably Republican-leaning district.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 33rd district has historically been reliably Democratic for many decades, although there was a notable exception in the 1985 elections.

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As of December 1, 2023, the percentage of registered Democrats in the 33rd district was slightly lower than the percentage of unaffiliated voters.

Answer: False

Explanation: As of December 1, 2023, the percentage of registered Democrats (55.4%) in the 33rd district was higher than the percentage of unaffiliated voters (32.4%).

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As of December 1, 2023, what was the approximate percentage of unaffiliated voters in the 33rd legislative district?

Answer: 32.4%

Explanation: As of December 1, 2023, 32.4% of the registered voters in the 33rd legislative district were unaffiliated with any political party.

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The 33rd district has historically been reliably Democratic, but which notable exception occurred in the 1985 elections?

Answer: Two Republicans won seats in the General Assembly.

Explanation: In the 1985 elections, the 33rd district saw two Republicans, Jose Arango and Ronald Dario, win seats in the General Assembly, which was a notable exception to its usual Democratic leaning.

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As of December 1, 2023, what was the percentage of registered voters affiliated with the Democratic Party in the 33rd legislative district?

Answer: 55.4%

Explanation: As of December 1, 2023, 55.4% of the registered voters in New Jersey's 33rd legislative district were affiliated with the Democratic Party.

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Historical Senate Representation

Brian P. Stack is the current State Senator for New Jersey's 33rd legislative district.

Answer: True

Explanation: Brian P. Stack currently serves as the State Senator for New Jersey's 33rd legislative district.

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Bob Menendez was elected to the State Senate for the 33rd district in January 1991.

Answer: True

Explanation: Bob Menendez was elevated to fill the Senate vacancy in January 1991 following the death of incumbent Senator Christopher Jackman.

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Bernard Kenny was chosen to fill Bob Menendez's Senate vacancy in the 33rd district after Menendez was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 1992.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following Bob Menendez's election to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 1992, Bernard Kenny was selected to fill his vacant Senate seat in the 33rd district.

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Rafael Fraguela ran as a Democratic candidate for the Senate in 2003 after being removed from the Democratic ballot.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2003, Rafael Fraguela was removed from the Democratic ballot and subsequently ran for the Senate as a Republican candidate.

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Brian P. Stack won the 2017 State Senate election with over 88% of the vote.

Answer: True

Explanation: Brian P. Stack secured victory in the 2017 State Senate election for the 33rd district with 88.2% of the vote.

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In the 2013 State Senate election, Brian P. Stack received approximately 80% of the vote.

Answer: True

Explanation: Brian P. Stack won the 2013 State Senate election for the 33rd district with 80.7% of the vote.

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The 2011 State Senate election in the 33rd district saw a close race between the Democratic and Republican candidates.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2011 State Senate election in the 33rd district was not a close race; Brian P. Stack won with 86.6% of the vote, while the Republican candidate received 13.4%.

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Christopher J. Jackman won the 1987 State Senate election in the 33rd district against a Republican opponent named Ronald Dario.

Answer: True

Explanation: Christopher J. Jackman won the 1987 State Senate election for the 33rd district, defeating Republican candidate Ronald Dario.

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William V. Musto received less than 50% of the vote in the 1981 State Senate election for the 33rd district.

Answer: False

Explanation: William V. Musto won the 1981 State Senate election for the 33rd district with 62.0% of the vote, exceeding 50%.

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In the 1977 State Senate election, William V. Musto (D) secured over 70% of the vote.

Answer: True

Explanation: William V. Musto was elected State Senator for the 33rd district in 1977, receiving 71.8% of the vote.

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Who currently serves as the State Senator for New Jersey's 33rd legislative district?

Answer: Brian P. Stack

Explanation: Brian P. Stack currently holds the position of State Senator for New Jersey's 33rd legislative district.

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Who was elevated to fill the Senate vacancy in the 33rd district in January 1991 following the death of incumbent Senator Christopher Jackman?

Answer: Bob Menendez

Explanation: Bob Menendez was elevated to fill the Senate vacancy in January 1991 after the passing of Senator Christopher Jackman.

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After Bob Menendez was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, who was chosen to fill his vacant Senate seat in the 33rd district?

Answer: Bernard Kenny

Explanation: Bernard Kenny was chosen to fill the Senate seat in the 33rd district after Bob Menendez was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 1992.

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What political shift did Rafael Fraguela make in 2003 regarding his party affiliation for running in the 33rd district?

Answer: He ran as a Republican after being removed from the Democratic ballot.

Explanation: In 2003, Rafael Fraguela was removed from the Democratic ballot and subsequently ran for the Senate as a Republican.

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Brian P. Stack won the 2017 State Senate election for the 33rd district with what approximate percentage of the vote?

Answer: 88.2%

Explanation: Brian P. Stack won the 2017 State Senate election for the 33rd district with approximately 88.2% of the vote.

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During the 1990s, who served as Senator for the 33rd district, having initially been elected to the Assembly in 1988?

Answer: Bernard Kenny

Explanation: Bernard Kenny served as Senator for the 33rd district during the 1990s, having been initially elected to the Assembly in 1988 and moving to the Senate in 1993.

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In the 1987 State Senate election for the 33rd district, who was the Republican opponent defeated by Christopher J. Jackman?

Answer: Ronald Dario

Explanation: Christopher J. Jackman defeated Republican opponent Ronald Dario in the 1987 State Senate election for the 33rd district.

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William V. Musto won the 1981 State Senate election in the 33rd district with what percentage of the vote?

Answer: 62.0%

Explanation: William V. Musto won the 1981 State Senate election in the 33rd district with 62.0% of the vote.

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What was the result for the Republican candidate in the 1977 State Senate election for the 33rd district?

Answer: Michael A. Litzas received 20.6% of the vote.

Explanation: In the 1977 State Senate election for the 33rd district, the Republican candidate Michael A. Litzas received 20.6% of the vote.

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Who was the Senator for the 33rd district who passed away in January 1991?

Answer: Christopher Jackman

Explanation: Christopher Jackman was the Senator for the 33rd district who passed away in January 1991.

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In the 2021 New Jersey general election for the State Senate in the 33rd district, how many votes did the Democratic candidate Brian P. Stack receive?

Answer: 37,059

Explanation: In the 2021 general election for the State Senate in the 33rd district, Democratic candidate Brian P. Stack received 37,059 votes.

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What was the percentage of the vote for the Democratic candidate in the 1973 State Senate election for the 33rd district?

Answer: 78.0%

Explanation: In the 1973 State Senate election for the 33rd district, the Democratic candidate received 78.0% of the vote.

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Historical General Assembly Representation

Julio Marenco and Gabe Rodriguez are the current State Senators for the 33rd legislative district.

Answer: False

Explanation: Julio Marenco and Gabe Rodriguez currently serve as members of the New Jersey General Assembly for the 33rd legislative district, not as State Senators.

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In the June 1999 primaries, incumbent Louis Romano was endorsed by the Hudson County Democratic Party.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the June 1999 primaries, incumbent Assemblyman Louis Romano was not endorsed by the Hudson County Democratic Party; the party organization endorsed West New York mayor Albio Sires instead, and Romano lost his bid for re-election.

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Annette Chaparro and Raj Mukherji were elected to the General Assembly in the 33rd district in 2015.

Answer: True

Explanation: Annette Chaparro and Raj Mukherji, both Democrats, were elected to the General Assembly seats for the 33rd district in the 2015 election.

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In the 2013 General Assembly election, Carmelo G. Garcia and Raj Mukherji won their seats.

Answer: True

Explanation: Carmelo G. Garcia and Raj Mukherji, running as Democratic candidates, won the General Assembly seats for the 33rd district in the 2013 election.

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Ruben J. Ramos, Jr. and Sean Connors were the Republican candidates elected to the General Assembly in the 33rd district in 2011.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ruben J. Ramos, Jr. and Sean Connors were elected as Democratic candidates to the General Assembly in the 33rd district in 2011.

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Thomas A. Gallo and Christopher J. Jackman were elected to the General Assembly in the 33rd district in the 1973 election.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 1973 New Jersey general election, the Democratic candidates Thomas A. Gallo and Christopher J. Jackman were elected to the General Assembly for the 33rd district.

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Who were the Democratic candidates elected to the General Assembly in the 33rd district in the 2019 election?

Answer: Raj Mukherji and Annette Chaparro

Explanation: In the 2019 election, Raj Mukherji and Annette Chaparro were the Democratic candidates elected to the General Assembly seats for the 33rd district.

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In the 2013 General Assembly election for the 33rd district, which two Democratic candidates were elected?

Answer: Carmelo G. Garcia and Raj Mukherji

Explanation: Carmelo G. Garcia and Raj Mukherji were the Democratic candidates elected to the General Assembly for the 33rd district in the 2013 election.

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Which of the following pairs represented the 33rd district in the General Assembly following the 2011 election?

Answer: Ruben J. Ramos, Jr. and Sean Connors

Explanation: Ruben J. Ramos, Jr. and Sean Connors represented the 33rd district in the General Assembly following their election in 2011.

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Who were the Democratic candidates elected to the General Assembly for the 33rd district in the 1973 New Jersey general election?

Answer: Thomas A. Gallo and Christopher J. Jackman

Explanation: Thomas A. Gallo and Christopher J. Jackman were the Democratic candidates elected to the General Assembly for the 33rd district in the 1973 New Jersey general election.

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What was the total number of votes cast for the General Assembly seats in the 33rd district during the 2019 election?

Answer: 57,600

Explanation: In the 2019 New Jersey general election for the 33rd district's General Assembly seats, a total of 57,600 votes were cast.

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Who were the incumbent Assembly members in the 33rd district who were succeeded by Julio Marenco and Gabe Rodriguez after the 2021 apportionment?

Answer: Raj Mukherji and Annette Chaparro

Explanation: Raj Mukherji was running for the Senate, and Annette Chaparro was stepping down, leading to Julio Marenco and Gabe Rodriguez succeeding them as Assembly members in the 33rd district after the 2021 apportionment.

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District Evolution and Apportionment

Since its creation in 1973, the 33rd district's geographic composition has changed significantly in every reapportionment cycle.

Answer: False

Explanation: Since its creation in 1973, the 33rd district has consistently comprised most of the municipalities in North Hudson situated along the Hudson River, indicating a degree of geographic stability rather than significant change in every cycle.

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Between 1973 and 2011, the 33rd district included all of Hoboken and a portion of Jersey City.

Answer: True

Explanation: From 1973 until 2011, the 33rd legislative district encompassed all of Hoboken, Union City, Weehawken, West New York, and Guttenberg, along with a portion of Jersey City.

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In the 2011 apportionment, Guttenberg and West New York were added to the 33rd legislative district.

Answer: False

Explanation: During the 2011 apportionment, Guttenberg and West New York were shifted out of the 33rd legislative district and into the 32nd legislative district.

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What has been a consistent geographic characteristic of the 33rd legislative district since its creation in 1973?

Answer: It has consistently comprised most of the municipalities in North Hudson situated along the Hudson River.

Explanation: Since its establishment in 1973, the 33rd district has consistently included most of the municipalities in North Hudson located along the Hudson River.

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Which municipalities were shifted *out* of the 33rd district during the 2011 apportionment?

Answer: Guttenberg and West New York

Explanation: During the 2011 apportionment process, Guttenberg and West New York were shifted from the 33rd legislative district to the 32nd legislative district.

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