New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1844

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1844
October 8, 1844

 
Nominee Charles C. Stratton John Renshaw Thomson
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 37,985 36,581
Percentage 50.94% 49.06%
Governor before election

Daniel Haines
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Charles C. Stratton
Whig

The 1847 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1844. Whig nominee Charles C. Stratton defeated Democratic nominee John Renshaw Thomson with 50.94% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • Charles C. Stratton, Whig
  • John Renshaw Thomson, Democratic

Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1844[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Whig Charles C. Stratton 37,985 50.94%
Democratic John Renshaw Thomson 36,581 49.06%
Majority
Turnout
Whig hold Swing

References

  1. ↑ "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
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