1966 New Jersey U.S. House District 1 Election

New Jersey · 6 candidates · See every 1966 U.S. House race

Who won the 1966 New Jersey U.S. House District 1 Election?

John Hunt won the 1966 New Jersey U.S. House District 1 Election. John Hunt received 68,248 popular votes (51.35%). The main challenger was Michael J Piarulli (46.25%).

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Hunt +5.1 pts · won by 6,779 votes

John Hunt RepublicanWINNER51.35%

68,248 votes

Michael J Piarulli Democratic46.25%

61,469 votes

Elliot G J HeardIndependent1.43%

1,907 votes

Howard Shershingerconservative0.69%

916 votes

Bernardo S Doganierosocialist labor0.14%

192 votes

Frederick L Comptonpeace equal rights0.14%

185 votes

Popular-vote totals for this U.S. House election come from the Constituency-Level Elections Archive (CLEA) and the official public record.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.