1877 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1877 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1877. Democratic nominee George B. McClellan defeated Republican nominee William A. Newell with 51.65% of the vote.

1877 New Jersey gubernatorial election

November 6, 1877
 
Nominee George B. McClellan William A. Newell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 97,837 85,094
Percentage 51.65% 44.92%

Governor before election

Joseph D. Bedle
Democratic

Elected Governor

George B. McClellan
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George B. McClellan, Democratic
  • William A. Newell, Republican

Other candidates

  • Thomas B. Hoxey, Greenback Party
  • Rodolphus Bingham, Prohibition Party

Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1877[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic George B. McClellan 97,837 51.65%
Republican William A. Newell 85,094 44.92%
Greenback Thomas B. Hoxey 5,069 2.68%
Prohibition Rodolphus Bingham 1,439 0.76%
Majority
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
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