November 8, 1859 1862 → 50.76% 49.24% | 53,315 51,714 Date 8 November 1859 | |
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Winner Charles Smith Old | ||
The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 1859 was a race for Governor of New Jersey held on November 8, 1859. Republican Charles Smith Olden defeated Democratic nominee Edwin R. V. Wright with 50.76% of the vote.
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