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The2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the 12U.S. representatives from the state ofNew Jersey, one from each of the state's 12 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the2014 United States midterm elections for other federal and state offices, includingU.S. House elections in other states and aU.S. Senate election in New Jersey.
As of 2024, this is the last time New Jersey's delegation to the United States House of Representatives did not have a Democratic majority.
| United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey, 2014[1] | |||||
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | |
| Democratic | 914,172 | 50.19% | 6 | - | |
| Republican | 877,265 | 48.17% | 6 | - | |
| Others | 29,928 | 1.64% | 0 | - | |
| Totals | 1,821,365 | 100.00% | 12 | 0 | |
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey by district:[2]
| District | Democratic | Republican | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 93,315 | 57.43% | 64,073 | 39.43% | 5,104 | 3.14% | 162,492 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 2 | 66,026 | 37.97% | 108,875 | 61.46% | 2,247 | 1.27% | 177,148 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 3 | 82,537 | 44.35% | 100,471 | 53.99% | 3,095 | 1.66% | 186,103 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 4 | 54,415 | 31.12% | 118,826 | 67.96% | 4,517 | 2.58% | 174,849 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 5 | 81,808 | 43.30% | 104,678 | 55.41% | 2,435 | 1.29% | 188,921 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 6 | 72,190 | 59.93% | 46,891 | 38.93% | 1,376 | 1.14% | 120,457 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 7 | 68,232 | 38.77% | 104,287 | 59.25% | 3,478 | 1.98% | 175,997 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 8 | 61,510 | 77.35% | 15,141 | 19.04% | 2,867 | 3.61% | 79,518 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 9 | 82,498 | 68.49% | 36,246 | 30.09% | 1,715 | 1.42% | 120,459 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 10 | 95,734 | 85.38% | 14,154 | 12.62% | 2,235 | 1.99% | 112,123 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 11 | 65,477 | 37.43% | 109,455 | 62.57% | 0 | 0.00% | 174,932 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 12 | 90,430 | 60.95% | 54,168 | 36.51% | 3,768 | 2.54% | 148,366 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| Total | 914,172 | 50.19% | 877,265 | 48.17% | 29,928 | 1.64% | 1,821,365 | 100.0% | |
The 1st district is based inSouth Jersey and includes most ofCamden County along with parts ofBurlington County andGloucester County. DemocratRob Andrews represented the district from 1990 until his resignation on February 18, 2014.[3]New Jersey GovernorChris Christie called for a special election on November 4 (concurrent with the general election) to fill the remaining months of Andrews' term.[4]
Radio personality and formerNFL linebackerGarry Cobb andperennial candidate Lee Lucas ran in the Republican primary.[5][6]
Democratic state senatorDonald Norcross ran to succeed Andrews.[7] The brother of businessman andpolitical bossGeorge Norcross, Donald was the "heavy favorite" to win the seat. Shortly after declaring his candidacy, he had been endorsed by every Democratic member ofNew Jersey's congressional delegation as well asNew Jersey Senate PresidentStephen M. Sweeney,New Jersey General Assembly Majority LeaderLouis Greenwald,CamdenMayorDana Redd and former governorJim Florio.[8] Matthew Harris, who had been running against Andrews, had announced that he would continue his campaign against Norcross, but quickly withdrew, citing the "cascade of endorsements" for Norcross.[9]Logan Township Mayor Frank Minor andMarine Corps veteran Frank Broomell also ran in the Democratic primary.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donald Norcross | 18,400 | 72.1 | |
| Democratic | Frank Broomell | 3,848 | 15.1 | |
| Democratic | Frank Minor | 3,276 | 12.8 | |
| Total votes | 25,524 | 100.0 | ||
Note: None of the Republican candidates filed for the special election to fill CongressmanRob Andrews' unexpired term.[13]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Garry Cobb | 6,378 | 68.3 | |
| Republican | Claire Gustafson | 1,334 | 14.3 | |
| Republican | Gerard McManus | 863 | 9.2 | |
| Republican | Lee Lucas | 766 | 8.2 | |
| Total votes | 9,341 | 100.0 | ||
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[20] | Safe D | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Safe D | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Safe D | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Safe D | November 4, 2014 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donald Norcross | 93,315 | 57.4 | |
| Republican | Garry Cobb | 64,073 | 39.4 | |
| Independent | Scot John Tomaszewski | 1,784 | 1.1 | |
| Independent | Robert Shapiro | 1,134 | 0.7 | |
| Independent | Margaret M. Chapman | 1,103 | 0.7 | |
| Independent | Mike Berman | 634 | 0.4 | |
| Independent | Donald E Letton | 449 | 0.3 | |
| Total votes | 162,492 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
The 2nd district is based inSouth Jersey and is the biggest congressional district in the state. It includes all ofAtlantic,Cape May,Cumberland andSalem Counties and parts ofBurlington,Camden,Gloucester, andOcean counties.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank LoBiondo (incumbent) | 13,881 | 82.4 | |
| Republican | Mike Assad | 2,968 | 17.6 | |
| Total votes | 16,849 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Hughes | 11,074 | 81.7 | |
| Democratic | David Cole | 2,481 | 18.3 | |
| Total votes | 13,555 | 100.0 | ||
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| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Frank LoBiondo (R) | Bill Hughes (D) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton College[40] | October 25–27, 2014 | 600 | ± 4% | 56% | 38% | — | 4% |
| Monmouth University[41] | October 12–14, 2014 | 638 | ± 4.7% | 56% | 35% | 2% | 7% |
| Stockton College[42] | September 27–October 1, 2014 | 604 | ± 4% | 47% | 42% | — | 11% |
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[20] | Safe R | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Safe R | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe R | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Safe R | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Safe R | November 4, 2014 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank LoBiondo (incumbent) | 108,875 | 61.4 | |
| Democratic | Bill Hughes | 66,026 | 37.3 | |
| Independent | Alexander H. Spano | 663 | 0.4 | |
| Independent | Gary Stein | 612 | 0.3 | |
| Independent | Costantino Rozzo | 501 | 0.3 | |
| Independent | Bayode Olabisi | 471 | 0.3 | |
| Total votes | 177,148 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The 3rd district is based inSouth Jersey and includes parts ofBurlington andOcean counties. RepublicanJon Runyan, who had represented the district since 2011, retired, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.[43]
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Steve Lonegan | Tom MacArthur | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrance Group[51] | May 18–20, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 30% | 43% | 27% |
| Monmouth[52] | May 12–14, 2014 | 505 | ± 4.4% | 35% | 46% | 20% |
| National Research Inc. (R-MacArthur)[53] | May 6–7, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 28% | 37% | 35% |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom MacArthur | 15,261 | 59.7 | |
| Republican | Steve Lonegan | 10,314 | 40.3 | |
| Total votes | 25,575 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Aimee Belgard | 11,649 | 83.6 | |
| Democratic | Howard Kleinhendler | 1,623 | 11.6 | |
| Democratic | Bruce Todd | 673 | 4.8 | |
| Total votes | 13,945 | 100.0 | ||
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| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Tom MacArthur (R) | Aimee Belgard (D) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton College[63] | October 25–28, 2014 | 617 | ± 3.9% | 46% | 41% | 5% | 8% |
| Monmouth University[64] | October 9–13, 2014 | 423 | ± 4.8% | 51% | 41% | 2% | 6% |
| DCCC (D)[65] | September 27–28, 2014 | 603 | ± 4% | 42% | 43% | — | 15% |
| GBA Strategies/DCCC (D)[66] | September 15, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.6% | 46% | 43% | 0% | 11% |
| Stockton College[67] | September 12–13, 2014 | 606 | ± 4% | 42% | 42% | 3% | 13% |
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[20] | Lean R | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Lean R | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Lean R | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Lean R | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Lean R | November 4, 2014 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom MacArthur | 100,471 | 54.0 | |
| Democratic | Aimee Belgard | 82,537 | 44.3 | |
| Independent | Frederick John Lavergne | 3,095 | 1.7 | |
| Total votes | 186,103 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The fourth district is represented by Republican congressmanChris Smith. Ruben Scolavino, a criminal defense attorney and a former candidate forMonmouth County Sheriff, was endorsed by theMercer, Monmouth, andOcean County Democratic committees.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Smith (incumbent) | 14,786 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 14,786 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ruben Scolavino | 8,108 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 8,108 | 100.0 | ||
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[20] | Safe R | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Safe R | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe R | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Safe R | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Safe R | November 4, 2014 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Smith (incumbent) | 118,826 | 68.0 | |
| Democratic | Ruben M. Scolavino | 54,415 | 31.1 | |
| Independent | Scott Neuman | 1,608 | 0.9 | |
| Total votes | 174,849 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
Republican incumbentScott Garrett won re-election in the fifth district in the2012 House of Representatives elections. Redistricting made the district more competitive for members of theDemocratic Party.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Garrett (incumbent) | 15,411 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 15,411 | 100.0 | ||
Roy Cho, a Democrat who has worked for the governor's office andPort Authority of New York and New Jersey, ran against the incumbent Garrett.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roy Cho | 8,983 | 90.4 | |
| Democratic | Diane Sare | 954 | 9.6 | |
| Total votes | 9,937 | 100.0 | ||
In the general election, the two largest newspapers in New Jersey both endorsed Cho.The Star-Ledger called Garrett "a retrograde culture warrior who wants to eliminate a woman's right to choose" and criticized his support forthe 2013 budget sequester, which hurt New Jersey; by contrast, Cho is "a centrist who actually wants to govern."[70]The Bergen Record criticized Garrett as "a dogmatic conservative who believes ideology trumps compromise" and agreed with Cho's call for a federal role in improving the region's transportation infrastructure.[71]
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Scott Garrett (R) | Roy Cho (D) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth University[73] | October 27–29, 2014 | 427 | ± 4.8% | 53% | 42% | 2% | 3% |
| Garin-Hart-Yang Research (D-Cho)[74] | October 13–15, 2014 | 400 | ± 5% | 47% | 40% | — | 13% |
| Monmouth University[75] | October 10–14, 2014 | 432 | ± 4.7% | 48% | 43% | 3% | 6% |
| Garin-Hart-Yang Research (D-Cho)[76] | June 19–22, 2014 | 404 | ± 5% | 47% | 34% | — | 19% |
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[20] | Likely R | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Safe R | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe R | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Safe R | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Likely R | November 4, 2014 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Garrett (incumbent) | 104,678 | 55.4 | |
| Democratic | Roy Cho | 81,808 | 43.3 | |
| Independent | Mark D Quick | 2,435 | 1.3 | |
| Total votes | 188,921 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The sixth district, represented by Democratic congressmanFrank Pallone, was considered a long-shot pick up opportunity for Republicans, but only if Pallone retired.[68]Old Bridge attorney Anthony Wilkinson ran in the Republican primary.[77]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Pallone (incumbent) | 11,321 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 11,321 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anthony Wilkinson | 4,806 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 4,806 | 100.0 | ||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[20] | Safe D | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Safe D | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Safe D | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Safe D | November 4, 2014 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Pallone (incumbent) | 72,190 | 59.9 | |
| Republican | Anthony E. Wilkinson | 46,891 | 38.9 | |
| Libertarian | Dorit Goikhman | 1,376 | 1.2 | |
| Total votes | 120,457 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
In the seventh district, incumbent Republican congressmanLeonard Lance faced a primary challenge from perennial challenger David Larsen.[79]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Leonard Lance (incumbent) | 15,609 | 54.4 | |
| Republican | David Larsen | 13,105 | 45.6 | |
| Total votes | 28,714 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Janice Kovach | 8,485 | 100.0 | |
| Turnout | 8,485 | 100.0 | ||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[20] | Safe R | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Safe R | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe R | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Safe R | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Safe R | November 4, 2014 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Leonard Lance (incumbent) | 104,287 | 59.2 | |
| Democratic | Janice E. Kovach | 68,232 | 38.8 | |
| Libertarian | James Gawron | 3,478 | 2.0 | |
| Total votes | 175,997 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The eighth district is represented by Democratic congressmanAlbio Sires.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Albio Sires (incumbent) | 24,946 | 100.0 | |
| Turnout | 24,946 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jude-Anthony Tiscornia | 1,951 | 100.0 | |
| Turnout | 1,951 | 100.0 | ||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[20] | Safe D | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Safe D | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Safe D | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Safe D | November 4, 2014 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Albio Sires (incumbent) | 61,510 | 77.4 | |
| Republican | Jude Anthony Tiscornia | 15,141 | 19.0 | |
| Independent | Herbert H. Shaw | 1,192 | 1.5 | |
| Independent | Pablo Olivera | 1,022 | 1.3 | |
| Independent | Robert Thorne | 653 | 0.8 | |
| Total votes | 79,518 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
The ninth district is represented by Democratic congressmanBill Pascrell.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Pascrell (incumbent) | 12,333 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 12,333 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dierdre Paul | 4,161 | 100.0 | |
| Turnout | 4,161 | 100.0 | ||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[20] | Safe D | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Safe D | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Safe D | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Safe D | November 4, 2014 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Pascrell (Incumbent) | 82,498 | 68.5 | |
| Republican | Dierdre G. Paul | 36,246 | 30.1 | |
| Independent | Nestor Montilla | 1,715 | 1.4 | |
| Total votes | 120,459 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
The tenth district is represented by Democratic congressmanDonald Payne. Curtis Alphonzo Vaughn III, Robert Louis Toussaint, and Aaron Fraser also ran in the Democratic primary.[6] Yolanda Dentley ran in the Republican primary.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donald Payne (incumbent) | 23,965 | 91.3 | |
| Democratic | Robert Toussaint | 1,259 | 4.8 | |
| Democratic | Aaron Fraser | 666 | 2.6 | |
| Democratic | Curtis Vaughn | 349 | 1.3 | |
| Total votes | 26,239 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Yolanda Dentley | 1,443 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 1,443 | 100.0 | ||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[20] | Safe D | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Safe D | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Safe D | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Safe D | November 4, 2014 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donald Payne, Jr. (incumbent) | 95,734 | 85.4 | |
| Republican | Yolanda Dentley | 14,154 | 12.6 | |
| Independent | Gwendolyn A. Franklin | 1,237 | 1.1 | |
| Independent | Dark Angel | 998 | 0.9 | |
| Total votes | 112,123 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
The 11th district is held by Republican congressmanRodney Frelinghuysen. Frelinghuysen and Rick Van Glahn ran in the Republican primary.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) | 15,379 | 66.6 | |
| Republican | Rick Van Glahn | 7,700 | 33.4 | |
| Total votes | 23,079 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Dunec | 6,855 | 76.0 | |
| Democratic | Brian Murphy | 1,105 | 12.3 | |
| Democratic | Lee Anne Brogowski | 1,059 | 11.7 | |
| Total votes | 9,019 | 100.0 | ||
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[20] | Safe R | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Safe R | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe R | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Safe R | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Safe R | November 4, 2014 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rodney Frelinghuysen (incumbent) | 109,455 | 62.6 | |
| Democratic | Mark Dunec | 65,477 | 37.4 | |
| Total votes | 174,932 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The 12th district is based inCentral Jersey and includes parts ofMercer,Middlesex,Somerset andUnion counties. The district is known for its research centers and educational institutions such asPrinceton University,Institute for Advanced Study,Johnson & Johnson andBristol-Myers Squibb. DemocratRush D. Holt, Jr., who had represented the district since 1999, retired, leaving the seat open.[90]
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Upendra J. Chivukula | Linda R. Greenstein | Bonnie Watson Coleman | Andrew Zwicker | Undecided |
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| Monmouth University[105] | May 15–18, 2014 | 504 | ± 4.4% | 11% | 25% | 24% | 6% | 34% |
| Garin-Hart-Yang (D-Watson-Coleman)[106] | March 25–27, 2014 | 400 | ± 5% | 7% | 28% | 27% | — | 38% |
| Global Strategy Group (D-Greenstein)[107] | February 28–March 3, 2014 | 401 | ± 4.9% | 7% | 30% | 20% | — | 43% |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bonnie Watson Coleman | 15,413 | 42.9 | |
| Democratic | Linda Greenstein | 10,031 | 27.9 | |
| Democratic | Upendra Chivukula | 7,824 | 21.8 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Zwicker | 2,648 | 7.4 | |
| Total votes | 35,916 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Alieta Eck | 6,570 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 6,570 | 100.0 | ||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[20] | Safe D | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[21] | Safe D | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Safe D | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[23] | Safe D | November 4, 2014 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bonnie Watson Coleman | 90,430 | 60.9 | |
| Republican | Alieta Eck | 54,168 | 36.5 | |
| Independent | Don Dezarn | 1,330 | 0.9 | |
| Green | Steven Welzer | 890 | 0.6 | |
| Independent | Kenneth J. Cody | 567 | 0.4 | |
| Independent | Jack Freudenheim | 531 | 0.4 | |
| Independent | Allen J. Cannon | 450 | 0.3 | |
| Total votes | 148,366 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
