1977Final results
1977 election for New Jersey Legislative District 20
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: C. Louis Bassano (R), Chuck Hardwick (R) won.
2 seatsC. Louis BassanoRepublican · winner · incumbent
27.9%31,819
Chuck HardwickRepublican · winner
25.9%29,540
Vincent P. BaldassanoDemocrat
23.1%26,327
Daniel J. MasonDemocrat
22.5%25,704
Bruce ToddOther party
0.7%783
114,173 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
C. Louis Bassano (R)Chuck Hardwick (R)Vincent P. Baldassano (D)Daniel J. Mason (D)
Also on the ballot: Bruce Todd (Other party), 0.7%