1901 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1901 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Flag Year:1896
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1898 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1898
Next Election:1904 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1904
Election Date:November 5, 1901
Nominee1:Franklin Murphy
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:183,814
Percentage1:50.9%
Nominee2:James M. Seymour
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:166,681
Percentage2:46.1%
Map Size:280px
Governor
Before Election:Foster McGowan Voorhees
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Franklin Murphy
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1901 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1901. Republican nominee Franklin Murphy defeated Democratic nominee James M. Seymour with 50.88% of the vote.

Republican nomination

At the Republican convention in Trenton on September 26, Franklin Murphy was nominated without opposition.[1] His name was presented by Senator Thomas N. McCarter of Essex and his nomination was seconded by George Record. A speech was given by John W. Griggs and much of the convention was devoted to mourning the death of President William McKinley less than two weeks prior.

Democratic nomination

Candidates

The Democratic convention was held in Trenton on October 1. Unlike the Republican convention, the nomination for Governor was hotly contested and required two ballots to resolved.

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: 3 Oct 1901 . The Governor Named . 1 . Bridgeton Pioneer . subscription . 5 Aug 2023.
  2. News: 2 Oct 1901 . SEYMOUR: Bowing to the People's Demand, Democratic Convention Names Him for Governor . 1 . The Jersey Journal . subscription . 5 Aug 2023 . dconv.
  3. News: 3 May 1901. Christian Braun for Governor. Paterson Evening News. 1. subscription. 5 Aug 2023.
  4. News: 30 Aug 1901. 4. The Morning Post. The Morning Post 30 Aug 1901, page 4. subscription. 5 Aug 2023.