1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1862. Democratic nominee Joel Parker defeated Republican nominee Marcus Lawrence Ward with 56.8% of the vote.

1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election
November 4, 1862
 
Nominee Joel Parker Marcus Lawrence Ward
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 61,307 46,710
Percentage 56.8% 43.2%
Governor before election

Charles Smith Olden
Republican

 Elected Governor

Joel Parker
Democratic

Elections in New Jersey
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General election

Candidates
  • Joel Parker, Democratic
  • Marcus Lawrence Ward, Republican

Results
New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1862[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Joel Parker 61,307 56.8%
Republican Marcus Lawrence Ward 46,710 43.2%
Majority
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. Miller, Richard F. (3 February 2015). States at War, Volume 4: A Reference Guide for Delaware, Maryland, and New ... ISBN 9781611686227. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
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