1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1859 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1859
Next Election:1865 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1865
Election Date:November 4, 1862
Nominee1:Joel Parker
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:61,307
Percentage1:56.8%
Nominee2:Marcus Lawrence Ward
Party2:National Union Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:46,710
Percentage2:43.2%
Map Size:280px
Governor
Before Election:Charles Smith Olden
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Joel Parker
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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