1979Final results
1979 election for New Jersey Legislative District 32
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: Robert C. Janiszewski (D), Thomas F. Cowan Sr. (D) won.
2 seatsRobert C. JaniszewskiDemocrat · winner · incumbent
36.7%19,113
Thomas F. Cowan Sr.Democrat · winner · incumbent
35.5%18,503
Vincent SaporitoRepublican
11.1%5,782
Frank J. CimoRepublican
10.4%5,399
Herbert H. ShawOther party
2.8%1,460
Kenneth FamularoOther party
2.2%1,139
Anthony C. CarboneOther party
1.4%721
52,117 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 1979
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Robert C. Janiszewski (D)Thomas F. Cowan Sr. (D)Vincent Saporito (R)Frank J. Cimo (R)
Also on the ballot: Herbert H. Shaw (Other party), 2.8%; Kenneth Famularo (Other party), 2.2%; Anthony C. Carbone (Other party), 1.4%