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Robert Menendez (D) defeated Tom Kean Jr. (R), 53% to 45%.
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 Sen. Robert Menendez (D)
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Appointed in January 2006; Seeking first full term; Menendez was nominated with 84% of the vote in a two-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Jan. 1, 1954; New York City
- Family: Married (Jane Jacobsen-Menendez); two children
- Education: Rutgers Law School, J.D., 1979; St. Peter's College, B.A., 1976
- Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1980-92
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1992-2006; state Senate, 1991-92; state Assembly, 1987-91; Union City mayor, 1986-92
Tom Kean Jr. (R)
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Kean, a state senator, was nominated with 76% of the vote in a two-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Sept. 5, 1968; Livingston, N.J.
- Family: Married (Rhonda); two children
- Education: Tufts University, M.A., 1997; Dartmouth College, B.A., 1990
- Professional Career: Consultant, British Petroleum, 1996; legislative aide, Rep. Bob Franks, 1993-95; special assistant, Environmental Protection Agency, 1991-93
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: State Senate, 2003-present (minority whip, 2004-present); state House, 2001-03 (deputy whip, 2003)
Previous Election Results
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2000 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Jon Corzine (D)
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1,511,237
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50%
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$63,209,506
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Bob Franks (R)
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1,420,267
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47%
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$6,389,936
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Other
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84,158
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3%
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2000 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Jon Corzine (D)
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251,216
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58%
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Jim Florio (D)
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182,212
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42%
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1994 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Frank Lautenberg (D)
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1,033,487
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50%
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$8,217,716
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Garabed (Chuck) Haytaian (R)
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966,244
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47%
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$5,110,378
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Other
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55,156
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3%
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