June 3, 2008 - 9:25pm
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Morris County backs favorite son Pennacchio

MORRISTOWN -- With almost 75 percent of the vote tallied in Morris County, state Senator Joe Pennacchio holds a 21 point lead over challenger former U.S. Representative Dick Zimmer in the Republican U.S. Senate primary.

Pennacchio nabbed over 55 percent (8,321 votes) of the northern Jersey district, with Zimmer mustering 36.51 percent (5,486 votes). Economist Murray Sabin has 7.93 percent (1,192 votes).

The Pennacchio campaign considered Morris County a stronghold area as he represents portions of the county in the state Senate.

For the Democrats, U.S. Senate incumbent Frank Lautenberg holds a commanding 40 point lead over U.S. Representative Rob Andrews (D-1). Lautenberg has garnered 64.74 percent (6,261 votes) compared to Andrews 24.51 percent (2370 votes).

Megan Stewart is a Politicker.com Reporter and can be reached via email at megan.stewart@politicker.com.

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