1850 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1850 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1847 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1847
Next Election:1853 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1853
Election Date:November 5, 1850
Nominee1:George Franklin Fort
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:39,726
Percentage1:53.84%
Nominee2:John Runk
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:34,054
Percentage2:46.16%
Map Size:150px
Governor
Before Election:Daniel Haines
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:George Franklin Fort
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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