2006 United States senate election in Montclair

The 2006 United States Senate election in Montclair will be held on November 7, 2006, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Montclair. It will be held concurrently with the 2006 United States midterms, other elections to the United States Senate, other elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections.

Incumbent New Democratic Senator Katie Layne Collins was elected with 79.8% of the vote in 2000, in what was supposed to be a competitive election against State Assemblyman John Paul Cruz. She was first appointed in 1989, but resigned in 1996 before making her 2000 return to the Senate. Layne Collins currently serves as President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Layne Collins opted not to run for reelection, instead running for Governor.

Declared

 * Nikki Haley, Mayor of Erie, Pennsylvania (1995-present)

Potential

 * Linda Strode, Incumbent U.S. Representative for Montclair's At-Large Congressional District (1995–present)

Declined

 * Katie Layne Collins, Incumbent U.S. Senator for the State of Montclair (1989-1996, 2001-present), Former U.S. Representative for Montclair's 2nd Congressional District (1986-1989) (running for Governor)
 * Emilee Halifax, Incumbent Governor of Montclair (2001-present) (running for Governor)

Potential

 * Donald Trump, 2004 Presidential nominee