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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, State Senator for Monmouth County (Democratic)
  • John Runk, former U.S. Representative from Kingwood (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 +1.96%

References

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