1986Final results
1986 election for New Jersey's 10th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Peter W. Rodino Jr. (D) won with 95.9% of the vote, defeating Chris Brandlon (Swp) by 91.9 points.
Peter W. Rodino Jr.Democrat · winner
95.9%46,666
Chris BrandlonSocialist Workers
4.1%1,977
48,643 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 1986
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
$394.7K
Raised by the campaign
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$407.2K
Spent by the campaign
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$22.2K
Cash on hand
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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1986.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1986