1859 New Jersey gubernatorial election
The 1859 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1859. Republican nominee Charles Smith Olden defeated Democratic nominee Edwin R. V. Wright with 50.76% of the vote.
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 County Results Olden: 50-60% 60–70% Wright: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- Charles Smith Olden, Republican
- Edwin R. V. Wright, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Charles Smith Olden | 53,315 | 50.76% | ||
| Democratic | Edwin R. V. Wright | 51,714 | 49.24% | ||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
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