1999Final results
1999 election for New Jersey Legislative District 12
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: Michael J. Arnone (R), Clare M. Farragher (R) won.
2 seatsMichael J. ArnoneRepublican · winner · incumbent
28.4%19,236
Clare M. FarragherRepublican · winner · incumbent
27.4%18,564
David M. LernerDemocrat
20.6%13,970
Salvatore VitaleDemocrat
19.2%12,991
Frances H. MarshallIndependent
1.8%1,223
Cornelius VansantIndependent
1.6%1,068
Mary Jo ChristianIndependent
1.1%773
67,825 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 1999
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Michael J. Arnone (R)Clare M. Farragher (R)David M. Lerner (D)Salvatore Vitale (D)
Also on the ballot: Frances H. Marshall (Independent), 1.8%; Cornelius Vansant (Independent), 1.6%; Mary Jo Christian (Independent), 1.1%