1973Final results
1973 election for New Jersey Legislative District 32
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: Michael P. Esposito (D), Michael J. Marino (D) won.
2 seatsMichael P. EspositoDemocrat · winner · incumbent
37.9%35,432
Michael J. MarinoDemocrat · winner
37.8%35,275
Mary Ann KnabnerRepublican
10.8%10,050
Robert M. IkolaRepublican
10.3%9,578
Mary Ann MusellaOther party
1.3%1,195
Harry DerisiOther party
1.1%1,015
Herbert H. ShawOther party
0.9%832
93,377 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
Michael P. Esposito (D)Michael J. Marino (D)Mary Ann Knabner (R)Robert M. Ikola (R)
Also on the ballot: Mary Ann Musella (Other party), 1.3%; Harry Derisi (Other party), 1.1%; Herbert H. Shaw (Other party), 0.9%