1987Final results
1987 election for New Jersey Legislative District 11
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: Joseph A. Palaia (R), Anthony M. Villane Jr. (R) won.
2 seatsJoseph A. PalaiaRepublican · winner · incumbent
28.1%25,973
Anthony M. Villane Jr.Republican · winner · incumbent
27.8%25,725
John Damico Jr.Democrat
21.5%19,868
Joseph QuinnDemocrat
20.3%18,743
Mary K. BlohmOther party
1.2%1,134
Joshua LeinsdorfOther party
1.0%942
92,385 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 1987
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Joseph A. Palaia (R)Anthony M. Villane Jr. (R)John Damico Jr. (D)Joseph Quinn (D)
Also on the ballot: Mary K. Blohm (Other party), 1.2%; Joshua Leinsdorf (Other party), 1.0%