1987Final results
1987 election for New Jersey Legislative District 32
New Jersey State Senate · New Jersey
Thomas F. Cowan Sr. (D) won with 66.4% of the vote, defeating Charles J. Catrillo (R) by 33.9 points.
Thomas F. Cowan Sr.Democrat · winner · incumbent
66.4%27,065
Charles J. CatrilloRepublican
32.5%13,241
Herbert H. ShawOther party
1.1%451
40,757 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
Thomas F. Cowan Sr. (D)Charles J. Catrillo (R)
Also on the ballot: Herbert H. Shaw (Other party), 1.1%