Chuck Hardwick Republican Chuck Hardwick Republican The 1987 New Jersey General Assembly election was held on November 5, 1987.

The elections took place midway through Governor Tom Kean's second term in office.

Democrats won back eight seats, narrowing the Republican majority to four.

Voters in each legislative district elect two members to the New Jersey General Assembly.

Districts where the difference of total votes between the top-two parties was under 10%: