1973Final results
1973 election for New Jersey Legislative District 28
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: Philip M. Keegan (D), Rocco Neri (D) won.
2 seatsPhilip M. KeeganDemocrat · winner
34.5%24,013
Rocco NeriDemocrat · winner
33.8%23,574
Joseph T. DevizioRepublican
15.2%10,566
Charles C. Deubel Jr.Republican
13.5%9,436
Melville BowersOther party
3.0%2,076
69,665 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 1973
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Philip M. Keegan (D)Rocco Neri (D)Joseph T. Devizio (R)Charles C. Deubel Jr. (R)
Also on the ballot: Melville Bowers (Other party), 3.0%