New Jersey's 5th congressional district
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New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Scott Garrett. Garrett defeated Democrat Paul Aronsohn and independent candidate R. Matthew Fretz 55%-44% in the United States general elections, 2006.[1]
Garrett is a rather conservative member of the U.S. House of Representatives, especially on social and economic issues. He draws support from the Club for Growth, among others.
New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District was moderately competitive in 2006; although not considered "in play" by political pundits.
[edit] Counties and municipalities in the district
New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District is predominantly rural, with some suburban areas closer to New York City. The district is an L-shaped district comprising the rural northern and western parts of New Jersey. A portion of the district is in suburban northern Bergen County. All of the areas in the district are generally favorable for Republicans; although Bergen County has trended Democratic in recent elections.
For the 108th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2000 Census), the district contains all or portions of 4 counties and 85 municipalities.
- Allendale,Alpine, Bergenfield, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Emerson, Fair Lawn (part), Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Harrington Park, Haworth, Hillsdale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Mahwah Township, Midland Park, Montvale, Northvale, Norwood, Oakland, Old Tappan, Oradell, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ramsey, Ridgewood, River Vale, Rochelle Park, Rockleigh, Saddle River, Tenafly, Upper Saddle River, Waldwick, Washington Township, Westwood, Woodcliff Lake, Wyckoff Township
- Andover Township, Andover, Branchville, Frankford Township, Franklin, Fredon Township, Green Township, Hamburg, Hampton Township, Hardyston Township, Hopatcong, Lafayette Township, Montague Township, Newton, Ogdensburg, Sandyston Township, Sparta Township, Stillwater Township, Sussex, Vernon Township, Walpack Township, Wantage Township
- All 22 municipalities
[edit] References
- ^ 2006 NJ-05 U.S. House Election Results, CNN.com, [[November 8], 2006
[edit] Candidate external links
- Scott Garrett (R), Official Website
- Paul Aronsohn.com (D), Official Website
- Independent Candidate R. Matthew Fretz, Official Website
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