November 4, 1856 1859 → 51.29% 48.71% | 50,803 48,246 | |
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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.
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