1981Final results
1981 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
31.0%32,137
Alan J. KarcherDemocrat · winner · incumbent
30.1%31,115
Frank A. StahlRepublican
18.8%19,412
Philip H. Koester Sr.Republican
18.7%19,332
John F. KarloskiIndependent
1.5%1,532
103,528 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
George J. Otlowski (D)Alan J. Karcher (D)Frank A. Stahl (R)Philip H. Koester Sr. (R)
Also on the ballot: John F. Karloski (Independent), 1.5%