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| New Jersey State Senate District 1 | ||
| Current incumbent | Mike Testa Jr.  | |
| Population | 217,333 | |
| Race | 78.3% White, 11.2% Black, 0.46% American Indian or Alaskan Native, 1.25% Asian, 0.042% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 6.11% Some other race alone, 2.67% Two or More Races | |
| Ethnicity | 82.7% Not Hispanic or Latino (of any race), 17.3% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | |
| Voting age | 78.6% age 18 and over | |
New Jersey's first state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Mike Testa Jr.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 217,333 civilians reside within New Jersey's first 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.
A special election for District 1 of the New Jersey State Senate took place on November 5, 2019. A primary was held on June 4, 2019. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 1, 2019.
The seat became vacant after Jeff Van Drew (D) won election to New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House on November 6, 2018. Bob Andrzejczak (D) was appointed to fill the seat until a special election could be held. In New Jersey, special elections coincide with the next general election unless the vacancy occurs within 51 days of the election.
Mike Testa Jr. (R) defeated incumbent Bob Andrzejczak (D) in the special general election for New Jersey State Senate District 1 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Mike Testa Jr. (R) |
53.5
|
27,163 |
|
|
Bob Andrzejczak (D) |
46.5
|
23,636 | |
|
|
Total votes: 50,799 |
Incumbent Bob Andrzejczak advanced from the special Democratic primary for New Jersey State Senate District 1 on June 4, 2019.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Bob Andrzejczak (D) |
100
|
4,821 |
|
|
Total votes: 4,821 |
Mike Testa Jr. advanced from the special Republican primary for New Jersey State Senate District 1 on June 4, 2019.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Mike Testa Jr. (R) |
100
|
5,593 |
|
|
Total votes: 5,593 |
New Jersey State Senate, District 1 General Election, 2017
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Jeff Van Drew Incumbent |
64.83% | 35,464 | |
| Republican | Mary Gruccio | 33.98% | 18,589 | |
| Cannot Be Bought | Anthony Parisi Sanchez | 1.19% | 652 | |
| Total Votes | 54,705 | |||
| 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 Jeff Van Drew (D) defeated Susan Adelizzi Schmidt (R) and Thomas Greto (I) in the general election. Drew was unopposed in the June 4 Democratic primary. Adelizzi Schmidt defeated Robert Campbell in the Republican primary.
New Jersey State Senate, District 1 General Election, 2013
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeff Van Drew Incumbent |
59.4% | 34,624 | |
| Republican | Susan Adelizzi Schmidt | 39.2% | 22,835 | |
| Independent | Thomas Greto | 1.4% | 825 | |
| Total Votes | 58,284 | |||
New Jersey State Senate District 1 Republican Primary, 2013
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Susan Adelizzi Schmidt |
84% | 6,437 |
| Robert Campbell | 16% | 1,230 |
| Total Votes | 7,667 | |
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 Jeff Van Drew (D) defeated David DeWeese (R) in the general election. Van Drew was unopposed in the Democratic primary, and DeWeese defeated Thomas Greto in the Republican primary to advance to the general election.
New Jersey State Senate District 1 General Election, 2011
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jeff Van Drew Incumbent |
54.1% | 24,557 | |
| Republican | David DeWeese | 45.9% | 20,857 | |
| Total Votes | 45,414 | |||
New Jersey State Senate District 1 Republican Primary, 2011
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| David DeWeese |
78.2% | 4,844 |
| Thomas Greto | 21.8% | 1,349 |
| Total Votes | 6,193 | |
From 2001 to 2011, candidates for New Jersey State Senate District 1 raised a total of $3,415,390. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $310,490 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, New Jersey State Senate District 1
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $518,439 | 3 | $172,813 |
| 2007 | $1,423,960 | 2 | $711,980 |
| 2003 | $251,891 | 3 | $83,964 |
| 2001 | $1,221,100 | 3 | $407,033 |
| Total | $3,415,390 | 11 | $310,490 |
