2023Final results
2023 election for New Jersey Legislative District 17
New Jersey State Senate · New Jersey
Bob Smith (D) won with 72.8% of the vote, defeating William P. Mikita Jr. (R) by 45.6 points.
Bob SmithDemocrat · winner
72.8%20,643
William P. Mikita Jr.Republican
27.2%7,718
28,361 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