1937 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1937 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Flag Year:1896
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1934 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1934
Next Election:1940 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1940
Election Date:November 2, 1937
Image1:File:Senator A. Harry Moore (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:A. Harry Moore
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:746,033
Percentage1:50.8%
Nominee2:Lester H. Clee
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:700,767
Percentage2:47.8%
Map Size:280px
Governor
Before Election:Harold G. Hoffman
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:A. Harry Moore
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1937 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1937. Democratic nominee A. Harry Moore defeated Republican nominee Lester H. Clee with 50.84% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 21, 1937.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Candidates for the Office of Governor – State of New Jersey . . 1937 . September 1, 2015.
  2. "Murray Was Consistent Foe of Hague." Jersey Journal. 30 September 1952.