1883 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1883 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1880 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1880
Next Election:1886 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1886
Election Date:November 6, 1883
Image1:Leon Abbett (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Leon Abbett
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:103,856
Percentage1:49.9%
Nominee2:Jonathan Dixon
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:97,047
Percentage2:46.6%
Map Size:280px
Governor
Before Election:George C. Ludlow
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Leon Abbett
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1883 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1883. Democratic nominee Leon Abbett defeated Republican nominee Jonathan Dixon with 49.93% of the vote.

General election

Candidates