Family: Divorced, father of two adult children

Political Party: Democrat

Taxes: Paid $46,850 in 2011 on income of $171,874

Education: Law degree, Rutgers University School of Law-Newark; bachelor’s degree, Saint Peter’s College (political science, urban studies)

Career: U.S. Senate (2006-present); U.S. House of Representative, 13th District (1993-2006)

Name: Joseph M. “Joe” Kyrillos Jr.

Age: 52 (April 12, 1960)

Residence: Middletown

Family: Wife, Susan, father of two school-age children

Political Party: Republican

Taxes: Paid $130,763 in 2011 on income of $437,000 in joint filing with wife

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Hobart College (political science); master’s degree, Boston University (communications)

Career: Commercial real estate broker, Colliers International; New Jersey Senate (1992-present); New Jersey General Assembly (1988-1991)