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New Jersey — 2008 U.S. Senate election
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Akashic2008 · U.S. SenateNew Jersey · U.S. SenateFrank R. LautenbergD+14.1
Candidates
Statewide candidate totals — MIT Election Data + Science Lab, 2008 Senate returns.
- Frank R. Lautenberg✓(i)Democrat1,951,21856.0%
- Dick ZimmerRepublican1,461,02542.0%
- Jason ScheurerLibertarian18,8100.5%
- J. M. CarterGod We Trust15,9350.5%
- Daryl Mikell BrooksPoor People'S Campaign15,9250.5%
- Jeffrey BossBoss For Senate10,3450.3%
- Sara J. LobmanSocialist Workers9,1870.3%
presidential baselinePresident 2008D+15.6Senate 2008D+14.1vs. baselineR+1.5
New Jersey's 2008 Senate race ran 1.5 points more Republican than the presidential race on the same ballot.
New Jersey's Senate margins
Every contest in our store, 1976–2024
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1976 | +22.6% |
| 1978 | +12.2% |
| 1982 | +3.2% |
| 1984 | +29.3% |
| 1988 | +8.4% |
| 1990 | +3.0% |
| 1994 | +3.3% |
| 1996 | +10.1% |
| 2000 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | +9.9% |
| 2006 | +9.0% |
| 2008 | +14.1% |
| 2012 | +19.5% |
| 2014 | +13.5% |
| 2018 | +11.2% |
| 2020 | +16.3% |
| 2024 | +9.6% |
Same ballot, 2008NJ
Source. MIT Election Data + Science Lab — 2008 US Senate returns, party-classified by literal ballot party · certified statewide totals. Real returns — nothing estimated.