1989Final results
1989 election for New Jersey Legislative District 6
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: John A. Rocco (R), Thomas J. Shusted (R) won.
2 seatsJohn A. RoccoRepublican · winner · incumbent
25.7%33,528
Thomas J. ShustedRepublican · winner · incumbent
24.9%32,459
Barbara BermanDemocrat
24.9%32,425
Mary Ellen TalbottDemocrat
24.6%32,039
130,451 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 1989
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET