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Garrett is a rather Conservative member of the U.S. House of Representatives, especially on social and economic issues. He draws support from the Club For Growth , among others. New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District was moderately competitive in 2006; although not considered "in play" by political pundits. COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES IN THE DISTRICT New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District is predominantly rural, with some suburban areas closer to New York City . The district is an L-shaped district comprising the rural northern and western parts of New Jersey . A portion of the district is in suburban northern Bergen County . All of the areas in the district are generally favorable for Republicans; although Bergen County has trended Democratic in recent elections. For the 108th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2000 Census ), the district contains all or portions of 4 counties and 85 municipalities. Bergen County : : Allendale , Alpine , Bergenfield , Closter , Cresskill , Demarest , Dumont , Emerson , Fair Lawn (part) , Franklin Lakes , Glen Rock , Harrington Park , Haworth , Hillsdale , Ho-Ho-Kus , Mahwah Township , Midland Park , Montvale , Northvale , Norwood , Oakland , Old Tappan , Oradell , Paramus , Park Ridge , Ramsey , Ridgewood , River Vale , Rochelle Park , Rockleigh , Saddle River , Tenafly , Upper Saddle River , Waldwick , Washington Township , Westwood , Woodcliff Lake , Wyckoff Township Passaic County : : North Haledon (part) , Ringwood , Wanaque , West Milford Sussex County : : Andover Township , Andover , Branchville , Frankford Township , Franklin , Fredon Township , Green Township , Hamburg , Hampton Township , Hardyston Township , Hopatcong , Lafayette Township , Montague Township , Newton , Ogdensburg , Sandyston Township , Sparta Township , Stillwater Township , Sussex , Vernon Township , Walpack Township , Wantage Township Warren County : :All 22 municipalities REFERENCES CANDIDATE EXTERNAL LINKS
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