1868 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1868 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1868. Democratic nominee Theodore Fitz Randolph defeated Republican nominee John Insley Blair with 51.42% of the vote.

1868 New Jersey gubernatorial election
November 3, 1868
 
Nominee Theodore Fitz Randolph John Insley Blair
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 83,955 79,333
Percentage 51.42% 48.59%
Governor before election

Marcus Lawrence Ward
Republican

 Elected Governor

Theodore Fitz Randolph
Democratic

Elections in New Jersey

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Theodore Fitz Randolph, Democratic
  • John Insley Blair, Republican

Results
New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1868[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Theodore Fitz Randolph 83,955 51.42%
Republican John Insley Blair 79,333 48.59%
Majority
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
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