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From Eric Dondero:

Jon Runyon was heavily supported by this website, libertarian Republicans in the Garden State and across the country. He won election on Tuesday in one of the toughest fought battles in the Nation.

From Philly.com:

Former Eagle Jon Runyan, riding a national wave of voter frustration, defeated freshman Democratic U.S. Rep. John Adler on Tuesday, according to unofficial returns.

"I'll give you everything I have to really get this country back on track," Runyan, a Republican, said at his headquarters at the Westin Hotel in Mount Laurel.

Gov. Christie had stumped across the country for Republican candidates, but said this Third District race was the most important to him. He introduced Runyan to a roaring crowd of supporters Tuesday night.

"No candidate around the state has worked harder than Jon," Christie said. "Jon is going to go down to Washington as part of a Republican majority to take our country back."

Analysts said if the governor were to keep his star power with the national party, his candidate - Runyan - had to win the toughest House race on Christie's turf.

Runyon won with 51.2% to 47.1%. Over $5 million was spent on both sides in the race. NJ"s 3rd CD includes mostly working class to suburban areas of Camden and Ocean Counties, including Cherry Hill.