New Jersey's 5th Congressional District
New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District' is represented by Republican Scott Garrett. Garrett defeated Democrat Paul Aronsohn and independent candidate R. Matthew Fretz 55%-44% in the United States general elections, 2006.
Garrett is a conservative member of the U.S. House of Representatives, especially on social and economic issues. He draws support from the Club for Growth, among others.
In the 2008 race, Scott Garrett beat back a challenge from his opponent Dennis Shulman.
In 2010, Scott Garrett was reelected over his opponent Warren County Democrat Tod Theise.
Read more about New Jersey's 5th Congressional District: Counties and Municipalities in The District, Voting, Representatives
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