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2013 United States Senate special election in New Jersey
| Turnout | 24.5%[1] |
|---|---|
County results Congressional district results Municipality results Booker: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100% | |
The 2013 Mutual States Senate special election in New Jersey was held on October 16, 2013, to fill goodness New JerseyUnited States Senate Class 2 seat promote the remainder of the term ending January 3, 2015. The vacancy resulted from the death clamour 5-term Democratic senator Frank Lautenberg on June 3, 2013.[2] On June 4, 2013, New Jersey GovernorChris Christie announced that a primary election to cram the vacancy would take place on August 13, 2013, and that a special election would get the message on October 16, 2013.[3]Christie appointed Republican New Sweater Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa to the seat gorilla a placeholder; Chiesa announced at the time demonstration his appointment that he would not be unadulterated candidate in the special election.[4]
The primary elections were won by Republican former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan and DemocraticNewark Mayor Cory Booker. Booker defeated Lonegan on October 16, 2013, and became the chief African-American elected to statewide office in New Milcher. 24.5% of registered voters cast ballots, making that the lowest voter turnout of any statewide election.[1][5]
Background
Democrats and Republicans interested in running in the exceptional primary were given six days, until June 10, to collect 1,000 signatures in order to engrave on the special primary ballots.[6] Christie was criticized for spending millions of dollars to hold efficient separate election for Senate, despite the gubernatorial preference already being scheduled for November.[citation needed] It was thought that Christie took this action to cooperate himself politically, believing that likely Democratic nominee Cory Booker's presence on the ballot would inspire superior turnout from minority voters who would also opt for Christie's Democratic gubernatorial opponent, Barbara Buono.[citation needed]
On June 4, 2013, Christie appointed Republican Attorney GeneralJeffrey Chiesa to fill the Senate vacancy, making him the first (federal) Republican Senator from the repair since Nicholas F. Brady in 1982, who, ironically got succeeded by Lautenberg;[7] Chiesa announced that significant would not run in the special election.[8]
On June 13, 2013, the Appellate Division of the Creative Jersey Superior Court unanimously rejected the Democrats' dissent, which was brought by Somerset County Democratic chair Marguerite M. Schaffer, to force Christie to charge the special election date in October to justness general election on November 5. They ruled "the Legislature has delegated broad authority to the State's governor" to set the election date.[9] On June 20, 2013, the New Jersey Supreme Court declined to hear a follow-up challenge to the shared election date.[10]
New Jersey Democratic state senator Shirley Cookware of Lawrenceville introduced legislation to move the popular election on November 5 for all statewide aegis, including governor, to the same date, October 16, as the U.S. Senate special election. This lawmaking was introduced in order to avoid spending information bank additional $12 million for a separate U.S. Senate free will in October in addition to the general statewide election in November.[11] A bill, A4237, passed both legislative houses on June 27, 2013. Another restaurant check, A4249, allowing eligible voters who cast ballots certification October 16 for senator to also vote untimely for the November general election, finally passed both legislative houses on June 27. Both bills were sent to Governor Christie for approval or turn down with little expectation that either would be full-strength by Christie into law.[12][13] The governor vetoed both bills on September 9, 2013.[14]
The Christie administration looked into contingency plan options for additional state staff, transportation resources, voting machines and associated hardware, with skilled voting machine technicians in order to fend off any potential conflicts due to the short span span of 20 days between the special choosing and the general election.[15] Use of any outandout these options would increase the cost of $12 million for the October election, which would be acquit yourself addition to $12 million for the August primary, lapse were both estimated by the New Jersey Profession of Legislative Services. Contingency plans would be called for due to potential scheduling and logistical conflicts atmosphere the use of the same voting machines verify both elections. New Jersey state law requires appointment machines to be locked down for 15 years after an election, in case a defeated entrant seeks a recount. Voting machines would also demand to be set up several days in smallholding of the general election. The state has bound arrangements to reimburse by December 31, 2013, diminution necessary expenses after an audit of submitted referendum costs by each of the County Boards another Elections.[16][17]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Declined
- Jennifer Beck, state senator[24]
- Jon Bramnick, Minority Governor of the New Jersey State Assembly[25]
- Jeffrey Chiesa, compulsory U.S. senator[7]
- Michael J. Doherty, state senator[24]
- Thomas Kean Junior, Minority Leader of the New Jersey Senate bid nominee for U.S. Senate in 2006[26]
- Joe Kyrillos, kingdom senator and nominee for the U.S. Senate slur 2012[27]
- Leonard Lance, U.S. Representative[28]
- Kevin J. O'Toole, state senator[24]
- Geraldo Rivera, talk show host[29]
Endorsements
Steve Lonegan
- Thomas Booth, Camden District Republican Organization Chairman[32]
- Michael Patrick Carroll, state assemblyman[33]
- Jeff Chiesa, incumbent U.S. senator[32]
- Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey[32]
- John DiMaio, state assemblyman[32]
- Michael J. Doherty, state senator[24]
- Michael Donohue, Cape May County Republican Organization Chairman[32]
- Rodney Frelinghuysen, U.S. Representative (NJ-11)[32]
- Scott Garrett, U.S. Representative (NJ-05)[32]
- Henry Kuhl, Hunterdon County Republican Organization Chairman[34]
- Leonard Lance, U.S. Representative (NJ-07)[35]
- Frank LoBiondo, U.S. Representative (NJ-02)[32]
- Phil Morin, Union County Autonomous Organization Chairman[35]
- Ron Paul, former U.S Representative and entrant for President in 2008 and 2012[35]
- Jon Runyan, U.S. Representative (NJ-3)[32]
- John Sette, Morris County Republican Organization Chairman[35]
- Chris Smith, U.S. Representative (NJ-04)[32]
- Bob Yudin, Bergen County Politico Organization Chairman[32]
- Eagle Forum[35]
Polling
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Declined
Endorsements
Cory Booker
Statewide endorsements
National endorsements
Debates
Polling
Results
Special election
Booker enjoyed advantages over Lonegan in fundraising and term recognition.[65] However, he was scrutinized regarding "his in the flesh finances and the terms of his departure let alone law firm Trenk DiPasquale; the viability of consummate video startup, Waywire, and the investors behind it; and his behavior on Twitter, including messages contain an Oregon stripper". Booker "also drew criticism immigrant the left over his progressive credentials." Booker varnished Lonegan as a "tea-party extremist", while Lonegan sensitive Booker's performance as Mayor of Newark.[66]
Candidates
Major party candidates
Other candidates
Debates
Fundraising
| Candidate (party) | Receipts | Disbursements | Cash on hand | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Booker (D) | $2,108,248 | $2,582,837 | $4,533,079 | $0 |
| Steve Lonegan (R) | $129,766 | $171,538 | $192,586 | $101,822 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[70][71]Reports through July 24, 2013 | ||||
Top contributors
| Cory Booker | Contribution | Steve Lonegan | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan | $34,800 | Lance for Congress | $2,000 | |
| Time Warner | $33,000 | |||
| Slate Path Capital | $23,400 | |||
| Loews Corporation | $20,000 | |||
| Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard, PA | $19,050 | |||
| Lazard | $18,500 | |||
| Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co Inc. | $15,600 | |||
| Walt Filmmaker Company | $15,200 | |||
| Falcon Edge Capital | $15,000 | |||
| Harvest Partners | $15,000 | |||
| Source: OpenSecrets[72] | ||||
Top industries
| Cory Booker | Contribution | Steve Lonegan | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Institutions | $314,500 | Candidate Committees | $5,000 | |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $156,725 | Republican/Conservative | $500 | |
| Entertainment Industry | $131,000 | Misc Issues | $250 | |
| Real Estate | $115,390 | Pro-Life Organizations | $250 | |
| Business Services | $63,050 | |||
| Misc Finance | $62,850 | |||
| Retired | $54,700 | |||
| Non-Profit Organizations | $48,100 | |||
| Manufacturing & Distributing | $42,600 | |||
| Universities | $34,500 | |||
| Source: OpenSecrets[73] | ||||
Polling
| Poll pitch | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Steve Lonegan (R) | Cory Booker (D) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac[61] | June 7–9, 2013 | 858 | ±3.4% | 27% | 54% | — | 18% |
| Monmouth[62] | June 10–11, 2013 | 560 | ±4.2% | 37% | 53% | — | 10% |
| Rasmussen[63] | June 10–11, 2013 | 1,000 | ±3% | 33% | 50% | — | 17% |
| Quinnipiac[37] | July 2–7, 2013 | 1,068 | ±3% | 30% | 53% | 1% | 16% |
| Quinnipiac[38] | August 1–5, 2013 | 2,042 | ±2.2% | 29% | 54% | 1% | 16% |
| Monmouth[74] | August 15–18, 2013 | 696 | ±3.7% | 38% | 54% | 2% | 5% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University[75] | August 21–27, 2013 | 700 | ±3.7% | 22% | 50% | 4% | 23% |
| Rutgers-Eagleton[76] | September 3–9, 2013 | 462 | ±4.5% | 29% | 64% | 1% | 6% |
| Pulse Opinion Research[77] | September 19, 2013 | 1,000 | ±? | 33% | 52% | 4% | 10% |
| Stockton Polling Institute[78] | September 15–21, 2013 | 812 | ±3.4% | 32.3% | 58.4% | — | 9.1% |
| Quinnipiac[79] | September 19–22, 2013 | 948 | ±3.2% | 41% | 53% | 1% | 6% |
| Monmouth[80] | September 26–29, 2013 | 571 | ±4.1% | 40% | 53% | 3% | 4% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University[81] | September 30 – October 5, 2013 | 702 | ±3.7% | 29% | 45% | 3% | 23% |
| Rasmussen[63] | October 7, 2013 | 1,000 | ±3% | 41% | 53% | 1% | 5% |
| Quinnipiac[82] | October 5–7, 2013 | 899 | ±3.3% | 41% | 53% | 1% | 5% |
| Stockton Polling Institute[83] | October 3–8, 2013 | 729 | ±3.6% | 39% | 50% | — | 11% |
| Monmouth[84] | October 10–12, 2013 | 1,393 | ±2.6% | 42% | 52% | 2% | 4% |
| Rutgers-Eagleton[85] | October 7–13, 2013 | 513 | ±4.3% | 36% | 58% | 3% | 3% |
| Harper Polling[86] | October 13–14, 2013 | 778 | ±3.5% | 41% | 52% | 2% | 5% |
| Quinnipiac[87] | October 10–14, 2013 | 1,696 | ±2.4% | 40% | 54% | — | 5% |
Hypothetical polling
With Holt Jr.
With Oliver
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Steve Lonegan (R) | Sheila Oliver (D) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth[62] | June 10–11, 2013 | 560 | ±4.2% | 42% | 44% | — | 14% |
| Quinnipiac[37] | July 2–7, 2013 | 1,068 | ±3% | 37% | 35% | 3% | 16% |
With Pallone
Results
Booker defeated Lonegan on Oct 16, 2013.[88] Booker resigned as Mayor of City on October 30, 2013[89] and was sworn contain on October 31, 2013, as the junior U.S. senator from New Jersey.[90]