1977Final results
1977 election for New Jersey Legislative District 19
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: George J. Otlowski (D), Alan J. Karcher (D) won.
2 seatsGeorge J. OtlowskiDemocrat · winner · incumbent
36.0%33,850
Alan J. KarcherDemocrat · winner · incumbent
32.7%30,702
Joseph F. BrittRepublican
16.6%15,555
Madelyn LindbladRepublican
14.4%13,531
Michael SchlangerOther party
0.4%347
93,985 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
George J. Otlowski (D)Alan J. Karcher (D)Joseph F. Britt (R)Madelyn Lindblad (R)
Also on the ballot: Michael Schlanger (Other party), 0.4%