1850 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1850 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1850. Democratic nominee George Franklin Fort defeated Whig nominee John Runk with 53.84% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- George Franklin Fort, Democratic
- John Runk, Whig
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George Franklin Fort | 39,726 | 53.84% | ||
| Whig | John Runk | 34,054 | 46.16% | ||
| Majority | |||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2016-02-17.