1981Final results
1981 election for New Jersey Legislative District 11
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: Anthony M. Villane Jr. (R), Joseph A. Palaia (R) won.
2 seatsAnthony M. Villane Jr.Republican · winner · incumbent
30.6%33,768
Joseph A. PalaiaRepublican · winner
29.2%32,204
Joan KiernanDemocrat
20.2%22,231
John P. ClancyDemocrat
19.0%20,920
John H. WaltonOther party
0.5%551
Helena McCurdyOther party
0.5%546
110,220 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 1981
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Anthony M. Villane Jr. (R)Joseph A. Palaia (R)Joan Kiernan (D)John P. Clancy (D)
Also on the ballot: John H. Walton (Other party), 0.5%; Helena McCurdy (Other party), 0.5%