1865 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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.

1865 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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

Elections in New Jersey

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