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The 38th District encompasses 13 communities in Bergen and Passaic counties: Bergenfield, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Hasbrouck Heights, Hawthorne, Lodi, Maywood, New Milford, Oradell, Paramus, River Edge, Rochelle Park, and Saddle Brook.

Voter registration is more than one-third Democratic and 22% Republican, with most of the rest unaffiliated. The Democrats have been winning in recent years, but the elections have been relatively close.

Both Democrats are seeking re-election. They are Assembly members Lisa Swain of Fair Lawn and Christopher Tully of Bergenfield.

Michael A. Kazimir of Rochelle Park and Christopher DiPiazza of Paramus are the GOP Assembly candidates.

ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES

LISA SWAIN: DEMOCRAT (incumbent)

Hometown: Fair Lawn

Occupation: Triathlete coach

Top three issues: Healthcare; education; affordability

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CHRISTOPHER TULLY: DEMOCRAT (incumbent)

Hometown: Bergenfield

Occupation: HR professional

Top three issues: Health care; education; and affordability

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MICHAEL A. KAZIMIR: REPUBLICAN

Hometown: Rochelle Park

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CHRISTOPHER DiPIAZZA: REPUBLICAN

Hometown: Paramus

Occupation: Operations manager

Top three issues : Cut spending; improve business climate; stop court-mandated housing.

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