1982Final results
1982 election for New Jersey's 10th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Peter W. Rodino Jr. (D) won with 82.6% of the vote, defeating Timothy Lee Jr. (R) by 66.9 points.
Peter W. Rodino Jr.Democrat · winner
82.6%76,684
Timothy Lee Jr.Republican
15.7%14,551
Katherine "betty" FlorentineLibertarian
1.0%958
Chiristine KenoOther party
0.7%659
92,852 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1982
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Peter W. Rodino Jr.No Republican
$125K
Raised by the campaign
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$93.4K
Spent by the campaign
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$0
Cash on hand
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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1982.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1982
The candidates
Peter W. Rodino Jr. (D)Timothy Lee Jr. (R)
Also on the ballot: Katherine "betty" Florentine (Libertarian), 1.0%; Chiristine Keno (Other party), 0.7%