2014Final results
2014 election for New Jersey's 12th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Bonnie Watson (D) won with 61.0% of the vote, defeating Alieta Eck (R) by 24.4 points.
Bonnie WatsonDemocrat · winner
61.0%90,430
Alieta EckRepublican
36.5%54,168
Don DezarnOther party
0.9%1,330
Steven WelzerGreen
0.6%890
Kenneth J. CodyOther party
0.4%567
Jack FreudenheimOther party
0.4%531
Allen J. CannonOther party
0.3%450
148,366 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 2014
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.
No DemocratAlieta Eck
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Raised by the campaign
$223.9K
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Spent by the campaign
$223.9K
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Cash on hand
$0
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2014.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2014
The candidates
Bonnie Watson (D)Alieta Eck (R)
Also on the ballot: Don Dezarn (Other party), 0.9%; Steven Welzer (Green), 0.6%; Kenneth J. Cody (Other party), 0.4%; Jack Freudenheim (Other party), 0.4%; Allen J. Cannon (Other party), 0.3%