1868 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1868 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1865 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1865
Next Election:1871 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1871
Election Date:November 3, 1868
Image1:File:Theodore Fitz Randolph (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Theodore Fitz Randolph
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:83,955
Percentage1:51.42%
Nominee2:John Insley Blair
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:79,333
Percentage2:48.58%
Map Size:280px
Governor
Before Election:Marcus Lawrence Ward
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Theodore Fitz Randolph
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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