1877 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1877 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1874 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1874
Next Election:1880 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1880
Election Date:November 6, 1877
Nominee1:George B. McClellan
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:97,837
Percentage1:51.65%
Nominee2:William A. Newell
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:85,094
Percentage2:44.92%
Map Size:280px
Governor
Before Election:Joseph D. Bedle
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:George B. McClellan
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1877 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1877. Democratic nominee George B. McClellan, who was the national Democratic Nominee in 1864, defeated Republican nominee William A. Newell with 51.65% of the vote.

General election

Candidates