1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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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.
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County results Parker: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Ward: 50-60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election edit
Candidates edit
- Joel Parker, Democratic
- Marcus Lawrence Ward, Republican
Results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Joel Parker | 61,307 | 56.8% | ||
National Union | Marcus Lawrence Ward | 46,710 | 43.2% | ||
Majority | |||||
Turnout | |||||
Democratic gain from Republican | Swing |
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ Glashan, Roy. American governors and gubernatorial elections, 1775-1978. p. 212.