1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1862. Democratic nominee Joel Parker defeated Republican nominee Marcus Lawrence Ward with 56.8% of the vote.

1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election

November 4, 1862
 
Nominee Joel Parker Marcus Lawrence Ward
Party Democratic National Union
Popular vote 61,307 46,710
Percentage 56.8% 43.2%

County results
Parker:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Ward:      50-60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Charles Smith Olden
Republican

Elected Governor

Joel Parker
Democratic

General election

Candidates

  • Joel Parker, Democratic
  • Marcus Lawrence Ward, Republican

Results

1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Joel Parker 61,307 56.8%
National Union Marcus Lawrence Ward 46,710 43.2%
Majority
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. Miller, Richard F. (February 3, 2015). States at War, Volume 4: A Reference Guide for Delaware, Maryland, and New ... ISBN 9781611686227. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  2. Glashan, Roy. American governors and gubernatorial elections, 1775-1978. p. 212.
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