The 1868 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1868. Democratic nominee Theodore Fitz Randolph defeated Republican nominee John Insley Blair with 51.42% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1868[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Theodore Fitz Randolph 83,955 51.42% Increase 2.49
Republican John Insley Blair 79,333 48.58% Decrease 2.49
Total votes 163,288
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved January 25, 2016.