Political party strength in New Jersey

The following table indicates the party of elected officials in the U.S. state of New Jersey:

The table also indicates the historical party composition in the:

For years in which a presidential election was held, the table indicates which party's nominees received the state's electoral votes.

The parties are as follows: Democratic (D), Democratic-Republican (DR), Federalist (F), Independent (I), Jacksonian Democratic (J), no party, unknown, or other (N), National Republican (NR), Opposition (O), Pro-Administration (PA), Republican (R), Whig (W), and a tie or coalition within a group of elected officials.