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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1856

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November 4, 1856
  
1859 →

51.29%
  
48.71%

50,803
  
48,246

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1856

Winner
  
William A Newell

The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 1856 was a race for Governor of New Jersey held on November 4, 1856. Republican William A. Newell defeated Democratic nominee William Cowper Alexander with 51.29% of the vote.

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William A. Newell, Republican
  • William Cowper Alexander, Democratic

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