New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1862

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1862
November 4, 1862

 
Nominee Joel Parker Marcus Lawrence Ward
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 61,307 46,710
Percentage 56.8% 43.2%
Governor before election

Charles Smith Olden
Republican

 Elected Governor

Joel Parker
Democratic

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.

General election

Candidates

  • Joel Parker, Democratic
  • Marcus Lawrence Ward, Republican

Results

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

References

  1. ↑ "States at War, Volume 4: A Reference Guide for Delaware, Maryland, and New ..." Books.google.com. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
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