1971Final results
1971 election for New Jersey Legislative District 11E
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: Thomas H. Kean (R), Philip D. Kaltenbacher (R) won.
2 seatsThomas H. KeanRepublican · winner · incumbent
30.2%28,728
Philip D. KaltenbacherRepublican · winner · incumbent
29.4%27,943
Harry McEnroeDemocrat
17.2%16,403
Gerard M. SimonsDemocrat
17.2%16,354
Lawrence J. KosiskoOther party
3.0%2,871
Charles T. MerriganOther party
3.0%2,832
95,131 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 1971
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Thomas H. Kean (R)Philip D. Kaltenbacher (R)Harry McEnroe (D)Gerard M. Simons (D)
Also on the ballot: Lawrence J. Kosisko (Other party), 3.0%; Charles T. Merrigan (Other party), 3.0%