New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1865

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1865
November 7, 1865

 
Nominee Marcus Lawrence Ward Theodore Runyon
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 67,525 64,706
Percentage 51.07% 48.93%
Governor before election

Joel Parker
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Marcus Lawrence Ward
Republican

The 1865 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1865. Republican nominee Marcus Lawrence Ward defeated Democratic nominee Theodore Runyon with 51.07% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • Marcus Lawrence Ward, Republican
  • Theodore Runyon, Democratic

Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1865[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Marcus Lawrence Ward 67,525 51.07%
Democratic Theodore Runyon 64,706 48.93%
Majority
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ↑ "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
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