1981Final results
1981 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
31.8%32,232
Thomas F. Cowan Sr.Democrat · winner · incumbent
31.8%32,156
John ErricoRepublican
17.1%17,355
Mary Ann KnabnerRepublican
16.8%16,957
Vivian L. ShawOther party
1.3%1,346
William E. KoehlerOther party
1.1%1,155
101,201 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
Robert C. Janiszewski (D)Thomas F. Cowan Sr. (D)John Errico (R)Mary Ann Knabner (R)
Also on the ballot: Vivian L. Shaw (Other party), 1.3%; William E. Koehler (Other party), 1.1%