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