1982Final results
1982 election for New Jersey's 14th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Frank Guarini (D) won with 74.3% of the vote, defeating Charles J. Catrillo (R) by 51.9 points.
Frank GuariniDemocrat · winner
74.3%94,021
Charles J. CatrilloRepublican
22.3%28,257
Jack MurphyOther party
1.3%1,704
Herbert H. ShawOther party
1.0%1,232
Kenneth FamularoOther party
0.7%921
Louis J. SicillaLibertarian
0.4%471
126,606 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.
Frank GuariniCharles J. Catrillo
$208.2K
Raised by the campaign
$15K
$223.6K
Spent by the campaign
$15K
$0
Cash on hand
$0
Other candidates' campaigns: Jack Murphy $2.6K.
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1982; FEC, through Nov 22, 1982.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1982
The candidates
Frank Guarini (D)Charles J. Catrillo (R)
Also on the ballot: Jack Murphy (Other party), 1.3%; Herbert H. Shaw (Other party), 1.0%; Kenneth Famularo (Other party), 0.7%; Louis J. Sicilla (Libertarian), 0.4%