1977Final results
1977 election for New Jersey Legislative District 10
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: Anthony M. Villane Jr. (R), William F. Dowd (R) won.
2 seatsAnthony M. Villane Jr.Republican · winner · incumbent
28.4%29,996
William F. DowdRepublican · winner
27.8%29,378
Gertrude BermanDemocrat
22.1%23,384
Richard J. RooneyDemocrat
20.0%21,200
Russell J. MaltaLibertarian
0.7%707
Hilory D. OnealIndependent
0.5%485
Albert J. WilliamsIndependent
0.4%469
Samuel E. VolovickOther party
0.1%118
105,737 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 1977
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Anthony M. Villane Jr. (R)William F. Dowd (R)Gertrude Berman (D)Richard J. Rooney (D)
Also on the ballot: Russell J. Malta (Libertarian), 0.7%; Hilory D. Oneal (Independent), 0.5%; Albert J. Williams (Independent), 0.4%; Samuel E. Volovick (Other party), 0.1%