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| New Jersey State Senate District 15 | ||
| Current incumbent | Shirley Turner  | |
| Population | 204,558 | |
| Race | 53.2% White, 29.2% Black, 0.41% American Indian or Alaskan Native, 6.28% Asian, 0.09% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 7.68% Some other race alone, 3.12% Two or More Races | |
| Ethnicity | 81.9% Not Hispanic or Latino (of any race), 18.1% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | |
| Voting age | 78.1% age 18 and over | |
New Jersey's fifteenth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Shirley Turner.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 204,558 civilians reside within New Jersey's fifteenth 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 15 General Election, 2017
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Shirley Turner Incumbent |
74.04% | 36,624 | |
| Republican | Lee Newton | 25.96% | 12,839 | |
| Total Votes | 49,463 | |||
| 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 Shirley Turner (D) defeated Don Cox (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the June 4 primary elections.
New Jersey State Senate, District 15 General Election, 2013
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Shirley Turner Incumbent |
63.3% | 30,250 | |
| Republican | Don Cox | 36.7% | 17,507 | |
| Total Votes | 47,757 | |||
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 Shirley Turner (D) defeated Don Cox (R) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the June 7 primary elections.
New Jersey State Senate District 15 General Election, 2011
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Shirley Turner Incumbent |
66.4% | 21,512 | |
| Republican | Donald Cox | 33.6% | 10,900 | |
| Total Votes | 32,412 | |||
From 2001 to 2011, candidates for New Jersey State Senate District 15 raised a total of $2,043,161. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $227,018 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, New Jersey State Senate District 15
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $707,540 | 2 | $353,770 |
| 2007 | $967,833 | 2 | $483,917 |
| 2003 | $181,832 | 2 | $90,916 |
| 2001 | $185,956 | 3 | $61,985 |
| Total | $2,043,161 | 9 | $227,018 |
