1985Final results
1985 election for New Jersey Legislative District 21
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: Chuck Hardwick (R), Peter Genova (R) won.
2 seatsChuck HardwickRepublican · winner · incumbent
32.9%36,474
Peter GenovaRepublican · winner
31.2%34,625
Andrew K. Ruotolo Jr.Democrat
18.5%20,526
Livio MancinoDemocrat
16.6%18,408
Fred Palensar IIIOther party
0.7%818
110,851 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 1985
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Chuck Hardwick (R)Peter Genova (R)Andrew K. Ruotolo Jr. (D)Livio Mancino (D)
Also on the ballot: Fred Palensar III (Other party), 0.7%