1871 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1871 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1868 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1868
Next Election:1874 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1874
Election Date:November 7, 1871
Nominee1:Joel Parker
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:82,362
Percentage1:51.88%
Nominee2:Cornelius Walsh
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:76,383
Percentage2:48.12%
Map Size:280px
Governor
Before Election:Theodore Fitz Randolph
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Joel Parker
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1871 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1871. Democratic nominee Joel Parker defeated Republican nominee Cornelius Walsh with 51.88% of the vote.

General election

Candidates