1981Final results
1981 election for New Jersey Legislative District 2
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: William L. Gormley (R), Michael J. Matthews (D) won.
2 seatsWilliam L. GormleyRepublican · winner · incumbent
29.5%32,780
Michael J. MatthewsDemocrat · winner · incumbent
27.0%30,098
Martin S. Wilson Jr.Republican
22.6%25,095
Joseph L. BradleyDemocrat
20.5%22,851
Anthony F. DepazzaIndependent
0.4%451
111,275 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
William L. Gormley (R)Michael J. Matthews (D)Martin S. Wilson Jr. (R)Joseph L. Bradley (D)
Also on the ballot: Anthony F. Depazza (Independent), 0.4%