1992Final results
1992 election for New Jersey's 13th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Robert Menendez (D) won with 64.3% of the vote, defeating Fred J. Theemling Jr. (R) by 33.7 points.
Robert MenendezDemocrat · winner
64.3%93,670
Fred J. Theemling Jr.Republican
30.6%44,529
Joseph D. BonacciOther party
1.6%2,363
Len FlynnLibertarian
1.1%1,539
John E. RummelCommunist
1.0%1,525
Jane HarrisSocialist Workers
1.0%1,406
Donald K. StovekenOther party
0.5%682
145,714 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 1992
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.
Robert MenendezFred J. Theemling Jr.
$668.7K
Raised by the campaign
$7.8K
$645.6K
Spent by the campaign
$7.8K
$23K
Cash on hand
$0
Other candidates' campaigns: John E. Rummel $2.3K.
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1992; FEC, through Nov 23, 1992.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1992
The candidates
Robert Menendez (D)Fred J. Theemling Jr. (R)
Also on the ballot: Joseph D. Bonacci (Other party), 1.6%; Len Flynn (Libertarian), 1.1%; John E. Rummel (Communist), 1.0%; Jane Harris (Socialist Workers), 1.0%; Donald K. Stoveken (Other party), 0.5%