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Richard Byrne
Richard Byrne (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the New Jersey State Senate to represent District 16. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Byrne completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Richard Byrne was born in Mineola, New York. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. Byrne earned a high school diploma from Memorial High School, a bachelor's degree from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn in 1973, and a graduate degree from Drexel University in 1981. His career experience includes working as an electrical engineer. Byrne has been affiliated with American Corporate Partners, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans of America, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the New Jersey Libertarian Party. He participated in the Neighborhood Historical Renovation Pilot Program.[1]
Elections
2023
See also: New Jersey State Senate elections, 2023
General election
General election for New Jersey State Senate District 16
Incumbent Andrew Zwicker defeated Mike Pappas and Richard Byrne in the general election for New Jersey State Senate District 16 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Andrew Zwicker (D) | 56.5 | 34,693 |
| Mike Pappas (R) | 42.0 | 25,839 | ||
 | Richard Byrne (L)  | 1.5 | 922 | |
| Total votes: 61,454 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New Jersey State Senate District 16
Incumbent Andrew Zwicker advanced from the Democratic primary for New Jersey State Senate District 16 on June 6, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Zwicker | 100.0 | 10,058 |
| Total votes: 10,058 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Jersey State Senate District 16
Mike Pappas advanced from the Republican primary for New Jersey State Senate District 16 on June 6, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Pappas | 100.0 | 6,155 | |
| Total votes: 6,155 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Byrne in this election.
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Richard Byrne completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Byrne's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- As a member of the Libertarian Party, Byrne embraces Liberty & Prosperity for all
- Byrne embraces US Constitutional rights and prefers that New Jersey does not interfere with personal life choices.
- When elected, Byrne will represent the residents of N.J. Legislative District 16, negotiating with other Senators to ensure support for our district's needs.
Although I try to learn from others, and stories written by others, I only know what is in my own mind and try to chart my own course as best I can within my means and hope to be a good person.
Inventor will bring useful talents & possibly novel solutions to the NJ Senate.
2-6 years
Internship Trainee
Mullally Real Estate & Insurance · Part-time
Jan 1963 - Dec 1963 · 1 yr
New Hyde Park, NY · On-site
Typing contracts & letters, clerical & telephone work.
Learned about Marketing, Sales in the Insurance
With each book and each day's life experience, the persona that describes the person & state that you are today is modified. Models we hold in our minds of people & our worldview receive updates with each turn of the page and passing day.
At 17, while working full time, I started night college up until I received my draft notice.
After completing my Military service, I returned to work & continued my education.
Just over a year ago, my second daughter died of undiagnosed cervical cancer.
Inventor will bring useful talents & possibly novel solutions to the NJ Senate.
When elected, Ie will represent the residents of N.J. Legislative District 16,
From what I can tell, most legislators are probably good people.
Byrne for Senate
Byrne for Governor
Byrne for President
If that is what the people want.
Continue Retirement?
As a volunteer EMT responding to 911 calls over the years, there are many stories that I remember but won't share.
Some stories from gathering candidate petition signatures.:
"Sorry, I'm just visiting your country".
"My Catalytic converter was stolen!"
"Too many speeding drivers around our children"
"A drunk driver killed my brother."
"My husband passed away and as a Single Mother, I can't afford to send my son to college".
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 5, 2023
