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The 1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1862. Democratic nominee Joel Parker defeated Republican nominee Marcus Lawrence Ward with 56.8% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Joel Parker, Democratic
- Marcus Lawrence Ward, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Joel Parker | 61,307 | 56.8% | ||
| National Union | Marcus Lawrence Ward | 46,710 | 43.2% | ||
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References
- ^ Miller, Richard F. (February 3, 2015). States at War, Volume 4: A Reference Guide for Delaware, Maryland, and New ... ISBN 9781611686227. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ Glashan, Roy. American governors and gubernatorial elections, 1775-1978. p. 212.
