DemocratNo state or federal office heldLost the 1982 general
Joseph P. Merlino
Ran in 1 election in 1982.
- Last margin
- −6.2
- Lost 1982
- Elections
- 1
- 1982
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Every race Merlino has run
Margin: how far Merlino finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | U.S. House, NJ-4 | General | Lost | Chris Smith (R), Bill Harris (L), Paul B. Rizzo (I) | 46.5% | R+6.2 | $271.5K |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Money
Merlino’s campaign fundraising.
- Raised, 1981–82
- $271.5K
Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 1982Updated Nov 9, 2026, 3:00 AM ET
Who Merlino has run against
- Chris Smith (R) · 1982 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Merlino
One person, matched across every source we use.
- FEC H2NJ04025
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FEC