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| New Jersey State Senate District 20 | ||
| Current incumbent | Joseph Cryan  | |
| Population | 210,628 | |
| Race | 53.2% White, 25.9% Black, 0.57% American Indian or Alaskan Native, 4.46% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 12.10% Some other race alone, 3.75% Two or More Races | |
| Ethnicity | 57.4% Not Hispanic or Latino (of any race), 42.6% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | |
| Voting age | 75.9% age 18 and over | |
New Jersey's twentieth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Joseph Cryan.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 210,628 civilians reside within New Jersey's twentieth state senate district. New Jersey state senators represent an average of 219,797 residents, as of the 2010 Census. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 210,359 residents.
Members of the New Jersey State Senate serve four-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Known as the "2-4-4" cycle, Senators serve four-year terms, except in the first term of a new decade, which only lasts for two years. New Jersey legislators assume office at noon of the second Tuesday in January following the election.
Senators must be 30 years of age or older, have lived in the state for a minimum of four years, and have lived in the district they represent.
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $49,000/year | No per diem is paid. |
There are two ways to fill an vacancy in the senate. If the vacancy happens in legislative session, a special election must be called within 51 days of the vacancy. All other vacancies must be filled by the county leadership of the political party that holds the seat.
New Jersey State Senate, District 20 General Election, 2017
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Joseph Cryan |
83.69% | 25,772 | |
| Republican | Ashraf Hanna | 16.31% | 5,023 | |
| Total Votes | 30,795 | |||
| Source: New Jersey Department of State | ||||
Elections for the office of New Jersey State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 4, 2013, and a general election on November 5, 2013. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 1, 2013. Incumbent Raymond Lesniak (D) was unopposed in the general election, and defeated Donna Obe in the Democratic primary.
New Jersey State Senate, District 20 General Election, 2013
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Raymond Lesniak Incumbent |
100% | 21,251 | |
| Total Votes | 21,251 | |||
New Jersey State Senate District 20 Democratic Primary, 2013
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Raymond Lesniak Incumbent |
65.9% | 9,318 |
| Donna Obe | 34.1% | 4,819 |
| Total Votes | 14,137 | |
Elections for the office of New Jersey State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 7, 2011, and a general election on November 8, 2011. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 11, 2011. Incumbent Raymond Lesniak (D) defeated Helen Rosales (R) in the general election. Lesniak defeated Jerome Dunn in the Democratic primary to advance to the general election, and Rosales was unopposed in the Republican primary.
New Jersey State Senate District 20 General Election, 2011
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Raymond Lesniak Incumbent |
75.5% | 12,510 | |
| Republican | Helen Rosales | 24.5% | 4,052 | |
| Total Votes | 16,562 | |||
New Jersey State Senate District 20 Democratic Primary, 2011
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Lesniak Incumbent |
52.6% | 8,124 |
| Jerome Dunn | 47.4% | 7,335 |
| Total Votes | 15,459 | |
From 2001 to 2011, candidates for New Jersey State Senate District 20 raised a total of $1,607,950. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $123,688 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, New Jersey State Senate District 20
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $886,178 | 3 | $295,393 |
| 2007 | $240,142 | 3 | $80,047 |
| 2003 | $203,453 | 4 | $50,863 |
| 2001 | $278,177 | 3 | $92,726 |
| Total | $1,607,950 | 13 | $123,688 |
