2002Final results
2002 election for New Jersey's 6th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Frank Pallone (D) won with 66.5% of the vote, defeating Ric Medrow (R) by 35.6 points.
Frank PalloneDemocrat · winner
66.5%91,379
Ric MedrowRepublican
30.9%42,479
Richard D. StrongGreen
1.3%1,819
Barry AllenLibertarian
0.9%1,206
Mac Dara F. X. LydenOther party
0.4%612
137,495 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 2002
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.
Frank PalloneRic Medrow
$1M
Raised by the campaign
$29.2K
$853.9K
Spent by the campaign
$29K
$446.1K
Cash on hand
$220
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2002.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2002
The candidates
Frank Pallone (D)Ric Medrow (R)
Also on the ballot: Richard D. Strong (Green), 1.3%; Barry Allen (Libertarian), 0.9%; Mac Dara F. X. Lyden (Other party), 0.4%