May 21, 2013
Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.)
- District: 6th District, East central -- Edison, Perth Amboy
- Residence: Long Branch
- Born: October 30, 1951; Long Branch, N.J.
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Family: Wife, Sarah Hospodor-Pallone; three children
- Education: Middlebury College, B.A. 1973 (history & French); Tufts U., M.A. 1974 (international relations); Rutgers U., J.D. 1978
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: Long Branch City Council, 1982-88; N.J. Senate, 1984-88; U.S. House, 1988-present
- Elected: Elected: 1988 (13th full term)
- Committee Assignments: Energy & Commerce (Communications & Technology; Environment & the Economy; Health - Ranking Member); Natural Resources (Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans & Insular Affairs)
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State Information: 6th District, East central -- Edison, Perth Amboy
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Frank Pallone (D) | 151,782 | 63.3% |
| Anna Little (R) | 84,360 | 35.2% | ||
| Len Flynn (LIBERT) | 1,392 | 0.6% | ||
| Karen Zaletel (OAI) | 868 | 0.4% | ||
| Mac Lyden (I) | 830 | 0.3% | ||
| Herb Tarbous (REF) | 406 | 0.2% |
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Barack Obama: 61% | Mitt Romney: 37% | |
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 58% | John McCain: 41% |
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