1990Final results
1990 election for New Jersey's 2nd District
U.S. House · New Jersey
William Hughes (D) won with 88.2% of the vote, defeating William A. Kanengiser (Oth) by 76.3 points.
William HughesDemocrat · winner
88.2%97,698
William A. KanengiserOther party
11.8%13,120
110,818 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 1990
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.
William HughesNo Republican
$282.7K
Raised by the campaign
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$211.8K
Spent by the campaign
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$208.2K
Cash on hand
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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1990.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1990