1969Final results
1969 election for New Jersey Legislative District 2
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: Albert S. Smith (R), Samuel A. Curcio (R) won.
2 seatsAlbert S. SmithRepublican · winner · incumbent
32.3%35,997
Samuel A. CurcioRepublican · winner · incumbent
31.4%35,046
Joseph J. MessickDemocrat
18.0%20,116
Charles PenmanDemocrat
17.6%19,686
Raymond V. BroomeIndependent
0.7%732
111,577 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
Albert S. Smith (R)Samuel A. Curcio (R)Joseph J. Messick (D)Charles Penman (D)
Also on the ballot: Raymond V. Broome (Independent), 0.7%