1850 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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.

1850 New Jersey gubernatorial election
November 5, 1850
 
Nominee George Franklin Fort John Runk
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 39,726 34,054
Percentage 53.84% 46.16%
Governor before election

Daniel Haines
Democratic

 Elected Governor

George Franklin Fort
Democratic

Elections in New Jersey
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General election

Candidates
  • George Franklin Fort, Democratic
  • John Runk, Whig

Results
New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1850[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic George Franklin Fort 39,726 53.84% +1.96%
Whig John Runk 34,054 46.16% -1.96%
Majority 5,472 7.68% +3.92%
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

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