2023Final results

2023 election for New Jersey Legislative District 16

New Jersey State Senate · New Jersey

Andrew Zwicker (D) won with 56.5% of the vote, defeating Michael Pappas (R) by 14.4 points.

Andrew ZwickerDemocrat · winner
56.5%34,693
Michael PappasRepublican
42.0%25,839
Richard J. ByrneOther party
1.5%922
61,454 votes

Source: New Jersey Division of ElectionsUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 1:01 PM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2023

Races before and after

EvenR+23.12007R+9.32011R+20.52013R+0.92017D+6.62021D+14.42023

Source: New Jersey Division of ElectionsUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 1:01 PM ET

The candidates

Andrew Zwicker (D)Michael Pappas (R)

Also on the ballot: Richard J. Byrne (Other party), 1.5%