1969Final results
1969 election for New Jersey Legislative District 5B
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: James M. Coleman Jr. (R), Joseph Azzolina (R) won.
2 seatsJames M. Coleman Jr.Republican · winner · incumbent
30.0%38,924
Joseph AzzolinaRepublican · winner · incumbent
27.5%35,753
Richard L. BonelloDemocrat
21.5%27,899
Gordon N. LitwinDemocrat
20.7%26,879
Armond TomainiIndependent
0.3%435
129,890 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
James M. Coleman Jr. (R)Joseph Azzolina (R)Richard L. Bonello (D)Gordon N. Litwin (D)
Also on the ballot: Armond Tomaini (Independent), 0.3%