1880 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1880 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Democratic nominee George C. Ludlow defeated Republican nominee Frederic A. Potts with 49.53% of the vote.

1880 New Jersey gubernatorial election
November 2, 1880
 
Nominee George C. Ludlow Frederic A. Potts
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 121,666 121,015
Percentage 49.53% 49.27%
Governor before election

George B. McClellan
Democratic

 Elected Governor

George C. Ludlow
Democratic

Elections in New Jersey

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George C. Ludlow, Democratic
  • Frederic A. Potts, Republican

Other candidates

  • Thomas B. Hoxey, Greenback Party
  • Stephen B. Ransom, Prohibition Party

Results
New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1880[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic George C. Ludlow 121,666 49.53%
Republican Frederic A. Potts 121,015 49.27%
Greenback Thomas B. Hoxey 2,759 1.12%
Prohibition Stephen B. Ransom 195 0.08%
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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