Carmen Bucco

Carmen Bucco

Republican Party

Candidate, New Jersey General Assembly District 20

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November 4, 2025

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Carmen Bucco (Republican Party) is running for election to the New Jersey General Assembly to represent District 20. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. He advanced from the Republican primary on June 10, 2025.

Biography

Carmen Bucco was born in New Jersey. Bucco graduated from Nutley High School in 1990. His career experience includes working as a tailor and the owner of Bucco Couture.

Elections

2025

See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2025

General election

General election for New Jersey General Assembly District 20 (2 seats)

Incumbent Annette Quijano, Ed Rodriguez, and Carmen Bucco are running in the general election for New Jersey General Assembly District 20 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
		Annette Quijano (D)
		Ed Rodriguez (D)
		Carmen Bucco (R)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 20 (2 seats)

Incumbent Annette Quijano and Ed Rodriguez defeated Sergio Granados and Walter Wimbush in the Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 20 on June 10, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Annette Quijano	31.5	8,741
✔		Ed Rodriguez	24.3	6,733
	Submit photo	Sergio Granados	23.9	6,635
	Submit photo	Walter Wimbush	20.4	5,654

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,763
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Eduardo Rodriguez (D)
• Reginald W. Atkins (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 20 (2 seats)

Carmen Bucco advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 20 on June 10, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carmen Bucco	95.2	2,664
		Other/Write-in votes	4.8	134

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 2,798
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rich Tabor (R)

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2024

Special election

See also: New Jersey's 10th Congressional District special election, 2024

General election

Special general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 10

LaMonica McIver defeated Carmen Bucco, Russell Jenkins, and Rayfield Morton in the special general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 10 on September 18, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		LaMonica McIver (D)	81.4	27,402
		Carmen Bucco (R)	15.6	5,258
		Russell Jenkins (One for All)	1.6	530
		Rayfield Morton (Creating Real Progress)	1.4	476

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 33,666
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 10

The following candidates ran in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 10 on July 16, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		LaMonica McIver	47.4	12,507
		Derek Armstead	13.6	3,596
	Submit photo	Jerry Walker	9.7	2,568
	Submit photo	Darryl Godfrey	6.9	1,815
		Brittany Claybrooks	5.2	1,377
	Submit photo	Shana Melius	4.5	1,196
		Sheila Montague	3.7	966
		Alberta Gordon	2.9	756
		John J. Flora	2.6	684
		Eugene Mazo	2.2	586
	Submit photo	Debra Salters	1.2	316

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,367
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 10

Carmen Bucco advanced from the special Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 10 on July 16, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carmen Bucco	100.0	2,015

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,015
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Endorsements

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Regular election

See also: New Jersey's 10th Congressional District election, 2024

New Jersey's 10th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Democratic primary)

New Jersey's 10th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 4 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New Jersey District 10

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House New Jersey District 10 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		LaMonica McIver (D)	74.4	182,020
		Carmen Bucco (R)	22.2	54,405
		Jon Serrano (G)	1.3	3,198
		Cynthia Johnson (C4C 2024 Party)	0.9	2,132
		Michelle Middleton (All Of Us! Party)	0.7	1,686
	Submit photo	Donna Weiss (Social Activist Party)	0.5	1,136

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 244,577
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Donald Payne Jr. (D)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 10

Incumbent Donald Payne Jr. (Unofficially withdrew) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 10 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Donald Payne Jr. (Unofficially withdrew)	100.0	30,180

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,180
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 10

Carmen Bucco advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New Jersey District 10 on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carmen Bucco	100.0	5,264

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,264
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ramon Hernandez (R)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bucco in this election.

2023

See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2023

General election

General election for New Jersey State Senate District 20

Incumbent Joseph Cryan defeated Carmen Bucco in the general election for New Jersey State Senate District 20 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joseph Cryan (D)	74.7	12,473
		Carmen Bucco (R)	25.3	4,224

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,697
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Jersey State Senate District 20

Incumbent Joseph Cryan defeated Angela Alvey-Wimbush in the Democratic primary for New Jersey State Senate District 20 on June 6, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joseph Cryan	73.9	6,798
	Submit photo	Angela Alvey-Wimbush	26.1	2,402

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,200
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Jersey State Senate District 20

Carmen Bucco advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey State Senate District 20 on June 6, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carmen Bucco	100.0	1,011

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,011
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2025

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2024

Special election

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Regular election

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Campaign website

Bucco’s campaign website stated the following:

“	LAW ENFORCEMENT In times of crisis and emergencies, our first responders are the unsung heroes who put their lives on the line to protect and serve our communities. From paramedics and firefighters bravely rushing to the scene, to police officers ensuring our safety, and healthcare professionals tirelessly caring for the sick and injured, we owe them a debt of gratitude. Their commitment to public service is unwavering as they work around the clock to keep us safe, often facing dangerous and challenging situations. They deserve our respect and support, irrespective of our personal beliefs. Like you, I am deeply concerned about the dramatic rise in crime in our communities. That’s why I’m running for State Congress, District 20. Join me in standing up for our heroes and demanding the necessary support for our first responders. Together, we can make a difference! ELIMINATE CORRUPTION For so many years we speak about corrupt politicians. Stopping corruption is a main focus. When we do something that is unethical it gives the public a bad taste and reasons why they should not vote. People have to be held accountable for their actions. This needs to come to an end and focus on the communities instead of greed. PUBLIC SAFETY Our first responders are the front line of our communities. Like all of us, we want to live and work in a safe environment. Without these men and women, we would not feel safe. Tying the hands of law enforcement only endangers our way of life. We must always support our police and first responders and need to be tough on violent crimes while focusing on keeping our communities safe. I am a supporter of the Second Amendment -- the right to keep and bear arms to protect ourselves and this constitutional right should never be infringed upon. EDUCATION For far too long, we have failed our children's education. We must get back to the basics of education. Statistics show that our students are not where they should be academically, but we continue to spend too much time focusing on other matters. If we cannot get our students back on the right track soon, they are destined for long-term challenges or failure. School safety should be a top priority. No child should go to school fearing what may happen. Our focus should be on providing a safe and high-quality learning environment. TAXES Taxes are out of control. During this time of record inflation, it is increasingly difficult to put food on our table and make ends meet. The policies of today are driving inflation and impeding our quality of life. We need to control our spending at the state level and stop frivolous spending. We are a country that prides itself on the pursuit of a comfortable and prosperous life, yet we are unable to retire at a comfortable age and often are not able to leave anything for our children. SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES Small business is over 89% of the country’s biggest employers. Laws, red tape and limited funding without high interest loans are hurting the small to mid-size businesses in our communities. We need to really hear what these businesses are going through and find solutions to make it easier for them to grow. So many talk about funding, medical and resources to expand. This will only hinder them and stop them from growing unless we do something about it. PROTECTING OUR YOUTH We all hear the saying… The Children are the future. To this point they are going to be leading communities in the near future. We as leaders need to help mold them to become a part of their communities. This is very near and dear to my heart. We need to focus on real issues facing our schools and other programs to give these young men and women a true chance at the American dream. The way of the future is tech and trade this is where the jobs are. VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS The brave men and women put their families on hold and their lives on the line to protect us and let us live the American dream. They deserve more than our respect and gratitude. They deserve our support and ability to come to a safe home and a life to be proud of. I will be advocating to ensure we have the resources to keep our communities safe, provide for the homeless, ensure they are all protected compensated and provided the proper equipment to do their duties. SUPPORTING OUR SENIOR CITIZENS Our Seniors have devoted their lives to our communities, and we owe them so much. They have built a lot of what you see today. They can teach us so much about the American dream because they have lived if longer then we have. Focusing on their needs is very important to my agenda. Weather it is that they need better services, ways to keep the home they build or have lived in for their whole lives, and medical needs. Seniors should never have to worry after all their hard work to their communities.	”
—Carmen Bucco’s campaign website (2024)

2023

Carmen Bucco did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

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Carmen Bucco campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House New Jersey District 10	Lost general	$20,817	$20,817
2023	New Jersey State Senate District 20	Lost general	$0	$0
Grand total			$20,817	$20,817
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Current members of the New Jersey General Assembly

Leadership

Representatives

District 1

Antwan McClellan (R)

Erik Simonsen (R)

District 2

Don Guardian (R)

Claire Swift (R)

District 3

Dave Bailey (D)

Heather Simmons (D)

District 4

Dan Hutchison (D)

Cody Miller (D)

District 5

William Moen (D)

William Spearman (D)

District 6

Louis Greenwald (D)

Melinda Kane (D)

District 7

Carol Murphy (D)

Balvir Singh (D)

District 8

Andrea Katz (D)

Michael Torrissi (R)

District 9

Gregory Myhre (R)

Brian Rumpf (R)

District 10

Paul Kanitra (R)

Gregory McGuckin (R)

District 11

Margie Donlon (D)

Luanne Peterpaul (D)

District 12

Robert Clifton (R)

Alex Sauickie (R)

District 13

Victoria Flynn (R)

Gerard Scharfenberger (R)

District 14

Wayne DeAngelo (D)

Tennille McCoy (D)

District 15

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)

Anthony Verrelli (D)

District 16

Mitchelle Drulis (D)

Roy Freiman (D)

District 17

Joseph Danielsen (D)

Kevin Egan (D)

District 18

Robert Karabinchak (D)

Sterley Stanley (D)

District 19

Craig Coughlin (D)

Yvonne Lopez (D)

District 20

Reginald Atkins (D)

Annette Quijano (D)

District 21

Michele Matsikoudis (R)

Nancy Muñoz (R)

District 22

Linda Carter (D)

James Kennedy (D)

District 23

John DiMaio (R)

Erik Peterson (R)

District 24

Dawn Fantasia (R)

Michael Inganamort (R)

District 25

Christian Barranco (R)

Aura Dunn (R)

District 26

Brian Bergen (R)

Jay Webber (R)

District 27

Rosy Bagolie (D)

Alixon Collazos-Gill (D)

District 28

Garnet Hall (D)

Cleopatra Tucker (D)

District 29

Eliana Marin (D)

Shanique Speight (D)

District 30

Sean Kean (R)

Avi Schnall (D)

District 31

William Sampson (D)

Barbara Stamato (D)

District 32

John Allen (D)

Jessica Ramirez (D)

District 33

Julio Marenco (D)

Gabriel Rodriguez (D)

District 34

Carmen Morales (D)

Michael Venezia (D)

District 35

Alaa Abdelaziz (D)

Shavonda Sumter (D)

District 36

Clinton Calabrese (D)

Gary Schaer (D)

District 37

Shama Haider (D)

Ellen Park (D)

District 38

Lisa Swain (D)

Chris Tully (D)

District 39

Robert Auth (R)

John Azzariti (R)

District 40

Al Barlas (R)

Christopher DePhillips (R)

Democratic Party (52)

Republican Party (28)