Frank Herbert (politician)
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Frank X. Herbert is an American English teacher and Democratic Party
politician who served a single term on the New Jersey Senate
where he represented the 39th Legislative District
.
Herbert lost his first race for office running for the Borough Council in Waldwick, New Jersey
, but ran again the next year and won. In the wake of anti-Republican
sentiment against Richard Nixon
, Herbert won a seat on the Bergen County
Board of Chosen Freeholders
in 1973, but lost the seat when he ran for re-election in 1976.
With Brendan Byrne
at the top of the ticket winning the race for Governor of New Jersey
, Herbert won the 1977 race for Senate in the 39th District, standing together with his running mates in support of the establishment of a state income tax
to defeat Republican John Markert
. Gerald Cardinale
knocked off the incumbent Herbert in 1981 and Herbert fell short again running against Cardinale in 1983 and losing by about 1,000 votes.
In 1994, Democratic Party officials asked Herbert to run in the primary against white supremacist John Kucek in New Jersey's 11th congressional district
. New Jersey Democratic chairman Brendan Byrne was elated by the success of the write-in campaign for Herbert that was organized in conjunction with Jewish organizations in the district, saying that "the first thing we had to do was convince people not to vote for the Nazi" before convincing voters to cast a write-in ballot for Herbert. In the general election Herbert lost resoundingly to incumbent Rodney Frelinghuysen
by a margin of 71.2%-28.0%,
By then a resident of Rockaway Township, New Jersey
, Herbert won the Democratic primary for the party's nomination in the 25th Legislative District
. Campaigning on a platform that included a proposal to use a portion of revenue from the states toll roads to fund lower fares on New Jersey Transit
and opposing Bucco's vote against state funding for stem cell research, Herbert lost to incumbent Anthony Bucco
by 61.5%-38.5%.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
politician who served a single term on the New Jersey Senate
New Jersey Senate
The New Jersey Senate was established as the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature by the Constitution of 1844, replacing the Legislative Council. From 1844 until 1965 New Jersey's counties elected one Senator, each. Under the 1844 Constitution the term of office was three years. The 1947...
where he represented the 39th Legislative District
39th Legislative District (New Jersey)
New Jersey's 39th Legislative District is one of 40 in the state, including portions of Bergen County and Passaic County. Included are the Bergen County municipalities of: Closter Borough, Demarest Borough, Dumont Borough, Emerson Borough, Harrington Park Borough, Haworth Borough, Hillsdale...
.
Herbert lost his first race for office running for the Borough Council in Waldwick, New Jersey
Waldwick, New Jersey
Waldwick is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 9,625.-Geography:Waldwick is located at ....
, but ran again the next year and won. In the wake of anti-Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
sentiment against Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
, Herbert won a seat on the Bergen County
Bergen County, New Jersey
Bergen County is the most populous county of the state of New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 905,116. The county is part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Hackensack...
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Board of Chosen Freeholders
In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures in each of that state's 21 counties.- Origin :New Jersey's system of naming county legislators "freeholders" is unique in the United States...
in 1973, but lost the seat when he ran for re-election in 1976.
With Brendan Byrne
Brendan Byrne
Brendan Thomas Byrne is an American Democratic Party politician from New Jersey, who served as the 47th Governor of New Jersey, from 1974 to 1982.-Early life and education:...
at the top of the ticket winning the race for Governor of New Jersey
Governor of New Jersey
The Office of the Governor of New Jersey is the executive branch for the U.S. state of New Jersey. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be...
, Herbert won the 1977 race for Senate in the 39th District, standing together with his running mates in support of the establishment of a state income tax
State income tax
State and local income taxes are imposed in addition to Federal income tax. State income tax is allowed as a deduction in computing Federal income tax, subject to limitations for individuals. Some localities impose an income tax, often based on state income tax calculations. Forty-three states...
to defeat Republican John Markert
John Markert (politician)
John Markert was an American Republican Party politician who served as Mayor of Township of Washington, Bergen County, New Jersey before being elected to the New Jersey General Assembly, where he served four terms representing the 39th Legislative District.Markert ran a local tavern and won...
. Gerald Cardinale
Gerald Cardinale
Gerald Cardinale is an American Republican Party politician, who has served in the New Jersey State Senate since 1982, where he represents the 39th Legislative District...
knocked off the incumbent Herbert in 1981 and Herbert fell short again running against Cardinale in 1983 and losing by about 1,000 votes.
In 1994, Democratic Party officials asked Herbert to run in the primary against white supremacist John Kucek in New Jersey's 11th congressional district
New Jersey's 11th congressional district
New Jersey's Eleventh Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen. The district is a suburban Republican-leaning district that is centered in Morris County....
. New Jersey Democratic chairman Brendan Byrne was elated by the success of the write-in campaign for Herbert that was organized in conjunction with Jewish organizations in the district, saying that "the first thing we had to do was convince people not to vote for the Nazi" before convincing voters to cast a write-in ballot for Herbert. In the general election Herbert lost resoundingly to incumbent Rodney Frelinghuysen
Rodney Frelinghuysen
Rodney P. Frelinghuysen is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1995. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
by a margin of 71.2%-28.0%,
By then a resident of Rockaway Township, New Jersey
Rockaway Township, New Jersey
Rockaway Township is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 24,156....
, Herbert won the Democratic primary for the party's nomination in the 25th Legislative District
25th Legislative District (New Jersey)
New Jersey's 25th Legislative District is one of 40 in the state, covering the Morris County municipalities of Boonton Town, Boonton Township, Chester Borough, Chester Township, Denville Township, Dover Town, Mendham Township, Mine Hill Township, Morris Township, Morristown Town, Mount Arlington...
. Campaigning on a platform that included a proposal to use a portion of revenue from the states toll roads to fund lower fares on New Jersey Transit
New Jersey Transit
The New Jersey Transit Corporation is a statewide public transportation system serving the United States state of New Jersey, and New York, Orange, and Rockland counties in New York State...
and opposing Bucco's vote against state funding for stem cell research, Herbert lost to incumbent Anthony Bucco
Anthony Bucco
Anthony R. Bucco is an American Republican Party politician who has served in the New Jersey State Senate since 1998, where he represents the 25th Legislative District.-Biography:...
by 61.5%-38.5%.