New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1847

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1847
November 2, 1847

 
Nominee Daniel Haines William Wright
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 34,765 32,251
Percentage 51.88% 48.12%
Governor before election

Charles C. Stratton
Whig

 Elected Governor

Daniel Haines
Democratic

The 1847 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1847. Democratic nominee Daniel Haines defeated Whig nominee William Wright with 51.88% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • Daniel Haines, Democratic
  • William Wright, Whig

Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1847[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Daniel Haines 34,765 51.88%
Whig William Wright 32,251 48.12%
Majority
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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