1981Final results
1981 election for New Jersey Legislative District 39
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: Joan M. Wright (R), John W. Markert (R) won.
2 seatsJoan M. WrightRepublican · winner
31.5%40,547
John W. MarkertRepublican · winner · incumbent
30.2%38,781
Raymond E. McKennaDemocrat
19.7%25,353
Harold MartinDemocrat
18.6%23,916
128,597 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