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.

1859 New Jersey gubernatorial election
November 8, 1859
 
Nominee Charles Smith Olden Edwin R. V. Wright
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 53,315 51,714
Percentage 50.76% 49.24%
County Results
Olden:      50-60%      60–70%
Wright:      50–60%
Governor before election

William A. Newell
Republican

 Elected Governor

Charles Smith Olden
Republican

Elections in New Jersey
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General election

Candidates
  • Charles Smith Olden, Republican
  • Edwin R. V. Wright, Democratic

Results
New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1859[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Charles Smith Olden 53,315 50.76%
Democratic Edwin R. V. Wright 51,714 49.24%
Majority
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
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