1987 New Jersey General Assembly election

The 1987 New Jersey General Assembly election was held on November 5, 1987.

The elections took place midway through Governor Tom Kean's second term in office. Democrats won back eight seats, narrowing the Republican majority to four.

Democratic

 * Joseph L. Bocchini Jr. (District 14) (ran for Mercer County Executive )
 * Thomas H. Paterniti (District 18) (ran for State Senate)
 * Vincent O. Pellecchia (District 35)

Republican

 * Guy F. Muziani (District 1)
 * Joseph W. Chinnici (District 1)
 * Joseph Azzolina (District 13) (ran for State Senate)
 * John K. Rafferty (District 14)
 * Charles J. Catrillo (District 32) (ran for State Senate)
 * Louis Kosco (District 38) (ran for State Senate)

Summary of races
Voters in each legislative district elect two members to the New Jersey General Assembly.