2016Final results
2016 election for New Jersey's 10th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D) won with 85.6% of the vote, defeating David H. Pinckney (R) by 73.8 points.
Donald M. Payne, Jr.Democrat · winner
85.6%191,394
David H. PinckneyRepublican
11.9%26,520
Joanne MillerOther party
1.7%3,736
Aaron Walter FraserOther party
0.8%1,755
Personal ChoiceOther party
0.0%40
223,523 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The candidates
Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D)David H. Pinckney (R)
Also on the ballot: Joanne Miller (Other party), 1.7%; Aaron Walter Fraser (Other party), 0.8%; Personal Choice (Other party), 0.0%