2003Final results
2003 election for New Jersey Legislative District 40
New Jersey General Assembly · New Jersey
2 seats: David C. Russo (R), Kevin J. Otoole (R) won.
2 seatsDavid C. RussoRepublican · winner · incumbent
32.3%23,965
Kevin J. OtooleRepublican · winner · incumbent
32.1%23,865
Michael BradleyDemocrat
17.0%12,624
Jane Bidwell GauntDemocrat
16.9%12,535
Philip A. PassantinoGreen
1.7%1,256
74,245 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 2003
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
David C. Russo (R)Kevin J. Otoole (R)Michael Bradley (D)Jane Bidwell Gaunt (D)
Also on the ballot: Philip A. Passantino (Green), 1.7%