New Jersey's 11th congressional district
| New Jersey's 11th congressional district | ||
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| Current Representative | Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (R–Morristown) | |
| Distribution | 93.49% urban, 6.51% rural | |
| Population (2000) | 647,258 | |
| Median income | $79,009 | |
| Ethnicity | 87.5% White, 2.8% Black, 6.4% Asian, 6.8% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% other | |
| Cook PVI | R+6 | |
New Jersey's 11th Congressional District is represented by Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen. The district is centered in Morris County, with suburban settlements and a high per capita income; it is dominated by Republicans. The territory is located in the area of the Watchung and Ramapo Mountains.
Prior to a redistricting in the early 1980s, the 11th was centered in Essex County. The congressional seat was held by Democrats for over 40 years. The redistricting, conducted under a Republican-dominated legislature, shifted the focus of the district to Morris County, whose population was dominated by Republicans. In 1984 Republican Dean Gallo defeated 22-year incumbent Democrat Joseph Minish. Since then, the congressional district has been one of the most reliably Republican districts in the Northeast. The Democrats have not made a serious bid for the seat since Minish's defeat.
Counties and municipalities in the district
For the 109th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2000 Census), the district contains all or portions of four counties and 54 municipalities.
- Bloomfield, Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Livingston, Montclair, North Caldwell, Nutley, Roseland, Verona, West Caldwell, West Orange (part; also 10)
- Boonton, Boonton Township, Butler, Chatham Borough, Chatham Township, Denville, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Jefferson Township, Lincoln Park, Long Hill Township, Madison, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Montville, Morris Plains, Morris Township, Morristown, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany, Pequannock, Randolph, Riverdale, Rockaway Borough, Rockaway Township, Victory Gardens
- Byram Township, Hopatcong, Ogdensburg, Sparta Township (part, also 5th), Stanhope
History
The 11th congressional district (together with the 12th) was created starting with the 63rd United States Congress in 1913, based on the results of the 1910 United States Census.
Frelinghuysen won in 2006 by 62% to 37% for a little-known Democrat named Tom Wyka.[1] In 2010 Frelinghuysen defeated the Democratic candidate, veteran Douglas Herbert, by a large margin of 67% to 31%.[2][3]
Voting
| Election results from presidential races | ||
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| Year | Office | Results |
| 2008 | President | McCain 54 - 45% |
| 2004 | President | Bush 58 - 42% |
| 2000 | President | Bush 54 - 43% |
Representatives
| Representative | Party | Years | District home | Note |
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| District created March 4, 1913 | ||||
 John J. Eagan |
Democratic | March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1921 | ||
| Archibald E. Olpp |
Republican | March 4, 1921 – March 3, 1923 | ||
| John J. Eagan |
Democratic | March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1925 | ||
| Oscar L. Auf der Heide |
Democratic | March 4, 1925 – March 3, 1933 | redistricted to the 14th district | |
| Peter A. Cavicchia |
Republican | January 3, 1933 – January 3, 1937 | redistricted from the 9th district | |
| Edward L. O'Neill |
Democratic | January 3, 1937 – January 3, 1939 | ||
| Albert L. Vreeland |
Republican | January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1943 | ||
| Frank Sundstrom |
Republican | January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1949 | ||
 Hugh J. Addonizio |
Democratic | January 3, 1949 – June 30, 1962 | Resigned after being elected Mayor of Newark | |
| Vacant | June 30, 1962 – January 3, 1963 | |||
 Joseph G. Minish |
Democratic | January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1985 | ||
 Dean A. Gallo |
Republican | January 3, 1985 – November 6, 1994 | died | |
| Vacant | November 6, 1994 – January 3, 1995 | |||
 Rodney P. Frelinghuysen |
Republican | January 3, 1995 – Present | Incumbent | |
References
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
Coordinates: 40°54′N 74°36′W / 40.90°N 74.60°W
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