Richard Castaldo (New Jersey)

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Richard Castaldo
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

June 10, 2025

Education

High school

Tottenville High School

Bachelor's

Rutgers University, 2020

Personal
Birthplace
New York
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Businessman
Contact

Campaign website

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Richard Castaldo (Republican Party) ran for election to the New Jersey General Assembly to represent District 13. He lost in the Republican primary on June 10, 2025.

Castaldo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Richard Castaldo was born in New York. He earned a high school diploma from Tottenville High School and a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in 2020. His career experience includes working as a businessman, film writer, and director.[1]

Elections

2025

See also: New Jersey General Assembly elections, 2025

General election

General election for New Jersey General Assembly District 13 (2 seats)

Incumbent Victoria A. Flynn and incumbent Gerard Scharfenberger defeated Jason Corley, Vaibhav Gorige, and Eduardo Castillo in the general election for New Jersey General Assembly District 13 on November 4, 2025.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Victoria A. Flynn
Victoria A. Flynn (R)
 
29.2
 
57,617
✔
Image of Gerard Scharfenberger
Gerard Scharfenberger (R)
 
29.0
 
57,157
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Jason Corley (D)
 
21.4
 
42,177
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Vaibhav Gorige (D)
 
20.4
 
40,218
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Eduardo Castillo (D) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
0

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source

Total votes: 197,169
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 13 (2 seats)

Jason Corley and Vaibhav Gorige advanced from the Democratic primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 13 on June 10, 2025.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Jason Corley
 
53.0
 
14,596
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Vaibhav Gorige
 
47.0
 
12,936

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 27,532
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 13 (2 seats)

Incumbent Gerard Scharfenberger and incumbent Victoria A. Flynn defeated Richard Castaldo in the Republican primary for New Jersey General Assembly District 13 on June 10, 2025.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Gerard Scharfenberger
 
39.0
 
12,120
✔
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Victoria A. Flynn
 
33.7
 
10,457
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Richard Castaldo Candidate Connection
 
27.3
 
8,462

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 31,039
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Endorsements

Castaldo received the following endorsements.

Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Richard Castaldo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Castaldo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Proud American, Businessman and concerned citizen. I've been a vocal supporter of President Trump since 2015 and an America First advocate since I can remember. I love America, I love our history and I will do all I can to protect and preserve it.
  • I stand with President Trump and will ALWAYS put America first.
  • We must preserve and protect our great nation that so many have sacrificed for and given their lives for.
  • Excessive taxation is theft and we must stop the corrupt rigged system that is crippling working families in America.
Lowering or eliminating taxes, making government more efficient and protecting our nation from enemies foreign and domestic.
My late grandfather who was one of the greatest men to ever live.
13 Ways to Save America - by Rich Castaldo, arriving late 2025 or early 2026
Honest, integrity, dignity, character and empathy.
Seasoned Businessman who understands the world of tomorrow and how to utilize the new tools to help make government more efficient.
To rein in government spending and help working class families get ahead by ensuring no unnecessary taxes and wasteful spending continue to pass in Trenton.
Helped people have a better life and made a lasting inspiring impression on them.
9-11 terror attacks. 17 year sold
Delivering pizza
Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill. Life changing.
God Bless the USA
Losing both parents by time I was 38 years old.
Work together to make residents lives better and to also hold each other accountable and in check.
Rising property taxes to to reckless out of control spending and education costs.
No, too much experience in government makes many elected officials part of the swamp.
Yes. It's necessary to work together on bills that will be beneficial to the residents of the state.
n/a
no comment right now
Property taxes have pushed people out of their homes and it is heartbreaking.
Immediate property tax freeze
Veterans for America First

Veterans for Trump
Bernard Kerik, Fmr. NYPD Commissioner
Jackie Toboroff
Serena DiMaso
Anne Fundner, Moms for Liberty
Jonathan Gilliam, US NAVY SEAL
Mayor Mike Ghassali, Montvale NJ Mayor

Augustus Pallante, Kennedy for President creative director
Technology, Veterans, Finance, Education.
We need a full audit and transparency immediately and consistently.
Good if not tied to strategic elections that can be used to take advantage of political winds.

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Campaign finance summary

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Candidate

New Jersey General Assembly District 13
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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 20, 2025


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