The Campaigns series documents Mr. Rodino’s campaigns, and those of his tenth district opponents, in both the primary and general elections. Mr. Rodino took office in 1949, replacing Republican Fred Hartley, Jr., and remained until 1989, when he was succeeded by Democrat Donald M. Payne. With available records beginning in 1950, the Campaigns series is arranged chronologically by campaign year, and then alphabetically by subject. Elections for the House of Representatives elections occur every two years, making it so that almost immediately upon his re-election, Mr. Rodino’s staff began preparing for the next election. Campaign files from the late 1940’s through the 1950’s are not well documented in this collection.

For each election, the available records typically document campaign strategies, fundraising events, and overall campaign management. Campaign strategies include polls, detailed analysis and background information on opponents, campaign issues, and endorsements. With a constant need to generate campaign income, fundraising and event planning were on-going activities; this is reflected in the detailed information on contributions and fundraisers, and correspondence and expenditure reports from both the Rodino for Congress and Citizens for Rodino committees. Documentation of campaign management includes Mr. Rodino’s statement of candidacy, campaign finances and expenses, and information exchange between campaign consultants. Campaign ephemera, such as mass mailing brochures and pocket calendars, are included in these files.

This series includes information on opponents for the 10th Congressional district seat or potential challengers, as well as attacks on Mr. Rodino’s credibility from opponents or their supporters. Campaign issues of the times have a direct influence on the content of the campaigns files since these were the issues on which Mr. Rodino and his opponents focused.

Records of Mr. Rodino’s role in the 1976 Democratic National Convention can be located in folders labeled "Democratic National Convention" as well as in the Carter Transition and Campaign files in the Political Series. The Trips sub-series in the Personal Series contains details of Mr. Rodino’s endorsement of candidates including those running for President, the Senate, the House of Representatives, and Governor of New Jersey. See Memorabilia Series for pins, ribbons, and other three dimensional campaign materials. See Scrapbooks Series for additional information on campaigns, which include newsclippings, photographs, and campaign ephemera.

Certificate of Election 1948, 1952, 1956

Newsclippings 1950 or earlier

Campaigns 1950

Certificate of Election 1950

Certificate of Nomination 1950, 1952

Newsclippings 1952

Statement of the Determination of the Board December 2, 1952

Certificate of Election 1954

Correspondence 1954

Certificate of Elections 1958

Campaign Mini-Poster and Postcard 1960s or earlier

Glen Ridge Address List 1960s

Re-Elect Peter W. Rodino Jr. Poster 1960s

Re-Elect Peter W. Rodino Poster late 1960s

Rodino North, South and East and Minish West & Central Address List 1960s

Campaigns 1960

Campaigns File 1960

Certificate of Election 1960

Election Results 1960

Campaigns File 1962

Certificate of Election 1962

Re-Elect Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Card 1962

Campaigns File 1964

Correspondence 1964

Democratic Congressional Dinner March 19, 1964

Endorsements 1964

Hearing Before the Special Committee to Investigate Campaign Expenditures 1964

Italians 1964

Town Address List July 20, 1964

Campaigns File 1965-1966

Endorsements 1966

Hughes, Richard Campaign 1965-1966

Newsclippings 1966

Speeches 1966

Correspondence 1965-1966

Campaign Consumer File 1968

Campaign Crime File 1968

Campaign Housing File 1968

Campaign Materials 1968

Campaign Tax Reform File 1968

Citrino, Robert J.: Reform Republican 1968

Clemente, Dr. Celestino: Republican Candidate 1968

Correspondence 1967-1968

Democratic Congressional Dinner 1967

Campaigns File 1967-1968

Campaign Materials: Re-Elect Peter W. Rodino Jr. Poster 1968

Campaign Materials: Re-Elijan Peter W. Rodino Poster 1968

Democratic National Committee 1968

Democratic National Convention 1968

Election Results 1968

Investigation of Auto Insurance March 12-14, 1968

Israel-Arab Campaign Issue 1968

Newsclippings 1967-1968

Remarks 1968

Strategic Trade with Enemy 1968

Addonizio, Hugh Re-Election 1970

Campaign Files 1970

Campaign Files 1970

Contributors 1970

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee 1969-1970

Democratic Congressional Dinner 1969-1970

Democratic County Committee Lists 1970

Democratic National Committee 1969-1970

Democratic Policy Council 1970

Democratic State Committee 1970

Election Results 1970

Issues 1970

Correspondence 1970

Jones, Griffith 1970

Jones, Griffith: Newsclippings 1970

Lacey, Frederick 1970

NAACP Campaign 1970

National Voter Registration Act 1969

New Jersey Congressional Elections Files 1969-1970

New Jersey Elections Governor and Assembly 1969

New York Times Editorial 1970

Photograph of Child with Rodino Campaign Pin 1970

PWR's Pamphlets, Stickers, Brochures 1970

South Ward Leaders 1970

Tenth District 1970

Primary Election Campaign Anti-Rodino Literature 1972

Primary Campaign CBS-TV Debate 1972

Primary Campaign Crossover Voting 1972

Primary Campaign Letters from Members of Congress 1972

Primary Campaign LJD Notes and Names 1972

Primary Campaign Materials 1972

Primary Campaign Members Efforts in Behalf of PWR 1972

Primary Campaign Miscellaneous 1972

Primary Campaign Telephone Message 1972

Primary Election Radio Spots Schedule 1972

Black Electorate 1972

C.A.R.D. 1971-1972

Campaign and Committee Projects, Anticipated 1972

Campaign Correspondence 1972

Itinerary Notebook May-June 1972

Campaign Endorsements 1972

Campaign Files 1972

Campaign Files 1972

Campaign Files 1972

Campaign Files 1972

Campaign Files 1972

Campaign Files May-June 1972

Campaign Finances 1971-1972

Campaign Financial Reports 1972

Campaign Issues - Etc. 1972

Campaign List 1972

Campaign Volunteers 1972

Circle One Resturant Reception Correspondence March 27, 1972

Citizens for Rodino Contributions September-November 1972

Common Cause 1972

Congress Project Member of Congress Questionnaire June 7, 1972

Contributors 1972

Correspondence 1972

D.C. Friends of Rodino 1972

Democratic Committee Reform Rules 1972

Democratic Congressional Dinners 1971

Campaign Issues - Etc.: DSG Reports 1972

Democratic Fact Book 1972

Democratic National Committee 1971

Democrtaic National Committee Campaign Material 1972

Democratic National Convention 1972

Democratic State Committee 1971

District Lists 1972

District Supermarkets 1972

Election Results 1972

Essex County Democrtaic Party May 17, 1972

Expenditures 1972

Form Ltrs Sent Out 1972

Future Invitations 1972

Gary, Indiana Black National Convention Material May 1972

General Election 1972

General Election Results November 7, 1972

Issues 1972

Itinerary Binder: Fundraiser October 13, 1972

Leaders 1972

Legislative Issues 1972

McGovern, George: Campaign 1972

McGovern, George: Ethnic Vote 1972

Newsclippings November 1971-January 1972

Newsclippings April 15-May 4, 1972

Newsclippings May 5-18, 1972

Newsclippings May 18-29, 1972

Newsclippings May 30-June 9, 1972

Newsclippings June 11, 1972-October 22, 1972

Itinerary Binder October-November 1972

Newsclippings: Area Issues April-May 1972

Newsclippings: Black Newsclippings April-May 1972

Newsclippings: Blacks Political Strategy January-March 1972

Newsclippings: Campaign Material Issues 1972

Newsclippings: Primary Campaign 1972

Non-Partisan Election Information Supplement October 1972

Primary Campaign Labor, Potential Contributors 1972

PWR Vice President 1972

Re-Elect Peter W. Rodino Committee 1972

Redistricting File 1971-1972

Rodino Campaign: Labor 1972

Rodino for Congress Committee Contributors 1972

Rodino for Congress Committee Correspondence 1972

Rodino for Congress Committee Reports to the Clerk 1972

Rodino Reception and Fundraiser Invite Lists October 11, 1972

Rodino Campaign 1972

South Ward Lists 1972

Special Lists 1972

Telegrams Done 1972

Tenth District Black Churches 1972

Tenth District Ckergy Lists 1972

Tenth District Factories 1972

Tenth District Grocery Stores 1972

Tenth District Lists 1972

Thank-you Correspondence October-November 1972

Volunteers 1972

Volunteers Primary Election Correspondence 1972

Voter Registration 1971

Young Delegates November 1971-January 1972

Washington Correspondence 1972

Primary Campaign Materials: Brochure Test Print 1972

Women's Political Caucus January 1972

Non-Partisan Election Information Supplement October 1972

Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Report 1973

Campaign File 1973-1974

Campaign File 1974

Campaign File 1974

Campaign Financial Reports 1973

Campaign Gimmics 1973 or after

Congressional District Representatives Mini-Poster 1973-1974

Contributions 1974

Contributors 1973

Cross-Over Primary 1973

Democratic National Convention: Democratic Charter 1974

Democratic National Convention: Two Reports on Delegate Selection 1973-1974

Green Canvassing Binder 1973 or after

Mass Mailings and Proofs 1974

Newsclippings 1974

Political Survey for PWR on his Congressional District August 1973

PWR General Election and Primary Results 1974 or after

Re-Elect Peter W. Rodino Committee 1973-1974

Rodino for Congress Committee Correspondence 1973-1974

Rodino for Congress Committee Reports to the Clerk 1973-1974

Rowan Poll 1973

Democratic County Committee List 1973-1974

Student Vote 1973

Campaign Files 1975

Campaign Financial Reports 1976

Church, Frank 1976

Cliff Evans National Survey December 1975-January 1976

Compliance with Federal Election Campaign Requirements Guide 1976

Congressional District Representatives Mini-Poster 1975-1976

Correspondence September 1975-February 1976

Correspondence Re PWR for National Office: Commendations for President 1974-1975

Correspondence Re PWR for National Office: PWR for President 1974-1976

Correspondence Re PWR for National Office: Vice Presidency 1976

Correspondence Re PWR for Vice President: Draft Letter to the Editor June 1976

Correspondence Re PWR for Vice President: Draft Letters May 1976

Correspondence Re PWR for Vice President: Eye Condition July-August 1976

Correspondence Re PWR for Vice President: Interview with Charles Kirbo undated

Correspondence Re PWR for Vice President: Negative Correspondence June 1976

Correspondence Re PWR for Vice President: Positive Correspondence May-August 1976

Draft Letters to Governor Carter Re: PWR's Support June 1976

Democratic Congressional Dinner May 11, 1976

Democratic National Convention: 1976 Presidential Nominating Process Publication 1976

Democratic National Convention: The Call for the 1976 Democratic National Convention Publication October 14, 1975

Democratic National Convention: Copies of Invitations to Affairs Related to the Convention June-July 1976

Democratic National Convention: Correspondence July 1975-July 1976

Democratic National Convention: CQ Guide to the Democratic Convention July 12-15, 1976

Democratic National Convention: Delegate Selection Dates Primary and Non-Primary States 1976

Democratic National Convention: The Democratic Party of the United States in Convention July 12-15, 1976

Democratic National Convention: Information from Democratic National Convention Committee May-June 1976

Democratic National Convention: Information on Past Convetions July 12-15, 1976

Democratic National Convention: Itinerary July 12-15, 1976

Democratic National Convention: Letters Re: Nominating Speech Negative July-August 1976

Democratic National Convention: Media Coverage July 12-15, 1976

Democratic National Convention: Miscellaneous 1976

Democratic National Convention: National Democratic Platform July 12-15, 1976

Democratic National Convention: Newsclippings March-July 1976

Democratic National Convention: Positive Letters Re: Nominating Speech July-August 1976

Democratic National Convention: Procedures for Selection of Delegates to the 1976 Convention Publication February 1976

Democratic National Convention: Tickets to the Convention 1976

Democratic National Convention: Speech July 14, 1976

Ladies Auxiliary Card Party and Fashion Show April 30, 1976

Miscellaneous 1976

New Jersey Primary: Correspondence April-June 1976

New Jersey Primary: Corresponcence: Favorite Son March-June 1976

New Jersey Primary: Information Re: PWR's Resignation from New Jersey Delegate Slate 1976

New Jersey Primary: Newsclippings 1976

New Jersey Primary: Newsclippings: PWR as Favorite Son 1976

OGGI Magazine June 21, 1976

Political Endorsements by PWR 1976

Priorities for '76 a Choice for the Democratic Party Publication 1976

Public Financing of Elections: A Constitutional Division of Wealth, Thomas J. Schwartz 1975

PWR Personal and Legislative Biography Binder 1976 or after

PWR's Campaign for Reelection 1976

PWR's Campaign for Reelection: Correspondence 1976

Rolling Stone Issue No. 224 The Family 1976 by Richard Avedon October 21, 1976

Supreme Court Decision on the Federal Election Law and the Federal Election Commission 1976

Broadcast Rules 1978

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee 1978

Democratic Mini-Convention December 8-10, 1978

District Voting Statistics 1978

Endorsements 1978

Ethics Files 1978

List of PACs 1978

PWR Campaign 1978

Re-Elect Your Congressman Rodino Poster late 1970s or early 1980s

Campaign Breakfast Hyatt Regency July 22, 1980

Campaign Buffett Romeo & Juliet April 22, 1980

Campaign Financial Reports 1980

Campaign Fundraiser 1980

Campaign Law Changes 1980

Campaign Letter to Helpers, VIPs, Non-VIPs, Union 1980

Campaign Media 1980

Campaign Strategy Notes 1980

Census Results 1980

Contributions 1980

Copies of Campaign Receipts 1980

Election Results 1980

FEC Reports 1980

Fundraising November 1980 or after

Fundraising: Yankee Stadium Event 1980

National Election Results 1980

Newsclippings 1980

Polls and Surveys 1980

Primary Election Results (Dist.) 1980

Cammerzell, Fritz 1982

Campaign Expenditures 1981

Campaign Files 1981

Campaign Files 1981-1982

Campaign Files 1982

Campaign Files 1982

Campaign Files: Hillside 1982

Campaign Files: Irvington 1982

Campaign Files: South Orange 1982

Campaign Financial Reports 1982

Campaign Law Changes 1982

Campaign Workshops and Guidebooks 1982

Certificate of Nomination 1982

Citizens for Rodino 1982

Citizens for Rodino Committee Romeo and Juliet Labor Campaign Fundraiser 1981

Contribution Legislation 1982

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee 1981-1982

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Letters to Susan Rantf Enclosing Contributions June 1982

Democratic Congressional Campaign Dinner February-April 1982

Disclosure 1981

Disclosure 1982

DSG and Cooperative Campaign Efforts 1981

Eckart, Dennis 1982

Election Certificate 1982

Election Files 1982

Election Files 1982

Endorsement 1982

Federal Election Commission 1981-1982

Florio Gubernatorial Campaign 1981

Florio Gubernatorial Campaign: Correspondence September-December 1981

Florio Gubernatorial Campaign: Fundraising 1981

Florio Gubernatorial Campaign: Mailing Lists 1981

Florio Gubernatorial Campaign: Media 1981

Florio Gubernatorial Campaign: Miscellaneous 1981

Florio Gubernatorial Campaign: Political Florio Mass Italian Mail 1981

Florio Gubernatorial Campaign: Political Florio Member Mailing 1981

Florio Gubernatorial Campaign: Political Florio Scalera Fundraiser 1981

Florio Gubernatorial Campaign: Rutger's Report October-November 1981

Florio, Jim: Governor 1981

Florio, Jim: Reception and Fundraiser 1981

Florio, Jim: Fundraising 1982

Gibson, Kenneth for Governor 1981

Glancy, David 1981

Gubernatorial Campaign 1981

Hartigan, Neil 1981

Immigration and Refugee Achievements 1982 or after?

Mailing List Sort 1982

Polls and Surveys 1982

Public Relations Firms 1981

Sheraton-Carlton Campaign Receipts December 10, 1981

Sigmund, Barbara for Senate 1982

Union Contributors 1982

Untitled 1982

Campaign Brochure Negative and Test Print 1984

Campaign Cards for Mass Mailings 1984

Campaign Expenses 1983-1984

Campaign Files 1984

Campaign Binder Book One 1984

Campaign Binder Book Two 1984

Campaign Funds: House Rules October 1-2, 1984

Campaign Miscellaneous 1984

Certificate of Election 1984

Chamber Endorsements 1984

Chicago Board of Trade 1984

Citizens for Rodino 1983

Congressional Election Results and Analysis 1984

Correspondence: Mass Mailings 1984

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Chairman's Council Dinner 1984

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Congressional Dinner 1984

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Women 1984

Democratic Media Center 1984

Democratic National Committee 1983-1984

Democratic National Convention 1984

Democratic National Convention: Delegates 1984

Democratic National Convention: Formalities 1984

Democratic National Convention: Reception, Buffets, Etc. 1984

Democratic National Party July 5, 1984

Democratic Telethon 1983

Democrats Abroad (Israel) May 1984

Dinner Lists 1984

Disclosure 1983

Disclosure and Tax 1984

Donnarumma, Alfred 1984

DSG Schedule Democrat Fundraisers 1984

Fascell, Dante: Fundraiser 1984

Ferraro, Geraldine 1984

Financial 1984

Flannery, John for Congress 1984

Florio, Jim: Correspondence 1984

Frost, Martin: Budget Chairman Request December 1984

Fundraiser October 1983

Fundraiser Hyatt Regency Hotel September 24, 1984

Maps of New Jersey Congressional Districts 1983

Newsclippings 1984

Political Candidates: Dirks, Steve Utah CD1; O'Connor, Joe PA State Senate 15; Kearney, Dennis Boston Mayor 1983

PWR Campaign: Jackson, Jessie 1984-1986

PWR Campaign Ads/News Spots 1984

PWR Campaign Consultants: Creative Concepts Inc. 1984

PWR Campaign Consultants: Cromer, Young Group 1984

PWR Campaign Consultants: Hart, Peter 1984

PWR Campaign Consultants: Russonello, John 1984

PWR Campaign Consultants: Strother, Ray 1984

PWR Campaign Consultants: White, Joe Slade 1984

PWR Campaign Endorsements 1984

PWR Campaign Endorsements: 1980 Endorsements, Statements 1984

PWR Campaign Endorsements: Letters of Thanks 1984

PWR Campaign Endorsements: Master List 1984

PWR Campaign Endorsements: Press Releases, Statements 1984

PWR Campaign Finances 1984

PWR Campaign Fundraisers June 21, 1984

PWR Campaign Fundraisers: Imperator 1984

PWR Campaign Fundraisers: J.D. Williams 1984

PWR Campaign Fundraisers: Romeo and Juliet 1984

PWR Campaign Issues: Draft of Issue Backgrounder 1984

PWR Campaign Issues: Women 1984

PWR Campaign Jones Primary: Background 1983-1984

PWR Campaign Jones Primary: FEC Filings 1984

PWR Campaign Jones Primary: Finances 1984

PWR Campaign Primary: Background/Miscellaneous 1984

PWR Campaign Primary: Results 1984

PWR Campaign Primary: Statement of Candidacy 1984

PWR Campaign Publications: Flyers 1984

PWR Campaign Publications: Labor Brochures 1984

PWR Campaign Publications: Primary Brochure 1984

PWR Campaign Publications: Primary Brochure/Background 1984

Statement for Candidacy 1984

Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election November 6, 1984

Bayard Rustin Mailing 1986

Campaign Cards for Mass Mailings 1986

Campaign Endorsements 1986

Campaign Expenses 1985-1986

Campaigns File 1986

Caucus Rules February 1, 1985

Certificate for Oath of Office for the 99th Congress January 3, 1985

Certificate of Nomination 1986

Clarke, James for Congress 1986

Congressional Quarterly Report 1986

Crockett, G.W. Jr.: PWR to Sponsor for Fundraiser Invite June 26, 1985

Democratic Caucus: Preamble and Rules January 29, 1985

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: 22nd Annual Dinner May 8, 1985

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: McIntyre McClosky Issue January 1985

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Project 500 1985

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Report Card from Congressional Dinner 1985

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Report on 35 Targeted Member's of Congress March 1985

Democratic National Committee 1986

Democratic National Committee Chairman 1985

Disclosure 1985

Disclosure 1986

Dursco, Mike: New York State Senate Campaign 1986

Election Notes 1986

Election Results 1986

Farrakan, Louis 1985

Friends of Sharpe James October 1985

Fundraiser Dinners 1986

Fundraiser L'Enfant Plaza April 22, 1986

Fundraiser Los Angeles, California May 19, 1986

Financial Reports 1986

Fundraiser Montclair, New Jersey May 21, 1986

Fundraiser Sheraton Grand September 19, 1985

Generic Fundraising Form 1986

Jackson, Jesse: 1986 Campaign 1986

Jeno Paulucci Fundraising Letter July 1, 1986

Mass Mailings 1986

NAACP Tribute May 1986

NDC Fundraiser September 9, 1986

Newsclippings 1986

Newsclippings March 1986

Newsclippings April 1986

Newsclippings May 1986

Newsclippings June 1986

Newsclippings November 1986

NIAF Dinner October 18, 1986

Opponent Jones, Arthur S. 1986

Opponent Payne, Donald 1986

Payne, Donald: F.E.C. Reports 1986

Pending June 10, 1986

Primary Campaign: Arthur S. Jones 1986

Political Candidate: Edgar, Bob 1985

Political Candidate: Owens, Wayne 1985

Political Shapiro Gubenatorial 1985

Primary Campaign 1986

Radio Stations for Advertising 1986

Re-Election Announcement 1986

Reception Invitations January 1985

Rodino Campaign: New Jersey Democratic Party Constitution 1986

Rodino Campaign: Peter D. Hart Research Assoc. 1986

Rodino Campaign: Russonello Communications 1986

Rodino Campaign Debate 1986

Rodino Campaigning 1986

Rodino Primary Campaign: Endorsements 1986

Rodino Re-Election Campaign 1986

Swearing-In 99th Congress January 3, 1985

Union Letters 1986

Thank Yous 1986

White, Joe: Radio Spots 1986

Women's Campaign Fund 1986

Beard, Sam for Senate 1988?

Brochures 1988?

Bryan, Dick for Senate 1988

Bumpers, Dale 1987

Campaign Expenses 1987-1988

Campaigns File 1988

Campaigns File 1988

Completitiveness and Campaign 1988

Congressional District Representatives Mini-Poster 1987-1988

Date Change Attempts for New Jersey Primary 1988

Democratic Congressional Campaign March 6, 1987

Democratic National Convention 1988

Democratic National Convention: Atlanta Trip July 1988

Democratic National Convention: PWR as Delegate 1988

Democratic National Convention: Invites 1988

Disclosure 1987

Dowdy, Wayne 1988

Dukakis, Michael 1988

Financial Disclosure 1987

Financial Reports 1988

Gephardt, Richard 1988

Gore, Al 1988

Hart, Gary 1988

Jackson, Jesse 1987-1988

Konnyu, Ernest 1988

Miscellaneous 1988

Moody, Jim for Senate 1988

Palone, Frank for Congress 1988

Presidential Debate 1988

Sheraton Grand Fundraiser November 17, 1987

Sheraton Grand Fundraiser July 28, 1988

Simon, Paul 1988

Vignolla, Joe for Senate 1988