1969Final results
1969 election for New Jersey Legislative District 13C
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: Richard J. Vanderplaat (R), William M. Crane (R) won.
2 seatsRichard J. VanderplaatRepublican · winner · incumbent
29.0%36,155
William M. CraneRepublican · winner · incumbent
28.1%35,098
John A. ConteDemocrat
21.4%26,735
Clifford G. SteeleDemocrat
20.9%26,002
Gertrude E. UnselConstitution
0.6%713
124,703 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1969
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Richard J. Vanderplaat (R)William M. Crane (R)John A. Conte (D)Clifford G. Steele (D)
Also on the ballot: Gertrude E. Unsel (Constitution), 0.6%