1983 New Jersey Senate election

The 1983 New Jersey State Senate elections were held on November 8.

The election took place mid-way through the first term of Governor Thomas Kean. Democrats gained a net of two seats.

Democratic

 * Herman T. Costello (District 7)
 * Frank E. Rodgers (District 32)
 * Nicholas LaRocca (District 33) (ran for Assembly)

Close races
Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:


 * 1) District 21, 1.0%
 * 2) District 18, 1.2%
 * 3) District 38, 1.4%
 * 4) District 12, 1.8%
 * 5) District 11, 1.9%
 * 6) District 34, 2.0%
 * 7) District 39, 2.4%
 * 8) District 13, 8.2%
 * 9) District 30, 9.6%