The 2006 New Jersey's 13th congressional district special election was held on November 7, 2006, to fill the vacant seat in New Jersey's 13th congressional district. The winner will serve in the United States House of Representatives for the remainder of the 110th United States Congress. Democrat Albio Sires won the election to replace Democrat Bob Menendez, who was appointed to the United States Senate in January 2006. Sires also won election to the full term on the same date.
Democratic primary Candidates James Geron Albio Sires, Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly and mayor of West New York
Results
General election Candidates Dick Hester (Independent) Albio Sires, Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly and mayor of West New York (Democratic)
By county County Albio SiresDemocratic Dick HesterOther parties Margin Total votes cast # % # % # % Essex (part) 9,798 96.4% 368 3.6% 9,430 93.0% 10,166 Hudson (part) 53,229 97.3% 1,473 2.7% 51,756 94.6% 54,702 Middlsex (part) 8,409 94.0% 537 6.0% 7,872 88.0% 8,946 Union (part) 3,967 94.9% 214 5.1% 3,483 89.8% 4,181Totals75,40396.68%2,5923.32%72,81193.36%77,995
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