1889 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1889 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1889. Democratic nominee Leon Abbett defeated Republican nominee Edward Burd Grubb Jr. with 51.37% of the vote.
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County results Abbett: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Grubb: 40–50% 50-60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
editCandidates
edit- Leon Abbett, former Governor of New Jersey (Democratic)
- Edward Burd Grubb Jr., iron magnate and Civil War veteran (Republican)
- George M. La Monte, paper manufacturer (Prohibition)
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Leon Abbett | 138,245 | 51.37% | 3.93 | |
Republican | Edward Burd Grubb Jr. | 123,992 | 46.08% | 2.10 | |
Prohibition | George M. La Monte | 6,853 | 2.55% | 6.00 | |
Majority | |||||
Total votes | 269,090 | 100.00% | |||
Democratic hold | Swing |
References
edit- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved January 25, 2016.