Adam Gussen
Adam Gussen was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 5th Congressional District of New Jersey. He lost to incumbent Scott Garrett.[1]
Gussen works in the insurance industry and is deputy mayor of Teaneck, NJ.[2]
Campaign themes
2012
Gussen said he would like to see the capital gains tax raised for certain individuals. He also advocated changes to health care legislation.[2]
Elections
2012
Gussen ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 5th District. He defeated Jason Castle and Diane Sare in the June 5 primary and faced Republican incumbent Scott Garrett in the November general election.[3]
Gussen said he, unlike the other two Democratic challengers, has the advantage of six years of political experience in Teaneck's city government.[2][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Adam Gussen | 42.7% | 130,100 | |
| Republican |  Scott Garrett Incumbent |
55% | 167,501 | |
| Green | Patricia Alessandrini | 2.2% | 6,770 | |
| Total Votes | 304,371 | |||
| Source: New Jersey Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Adam Gussen |
54.9% | 10,208 |
| Jason Castle | 34.7% | 6,448 |
| Diane Sare | 10.4% | 1,925 |
| Total Votes | 18,581 | |
Campaign finance summary
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