1957 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1957 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Flag Year:1896
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1953 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1953
Next Election:1961 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1961
Election Date:November 5, 1957
Image1:File:Robert Baumle Meyner (1908-1990) with the background removed.png
Nominee1:Robert B. Meyner
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,101,130
Percentage1:54.6%
Nominee2:Malcolm Forbes
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:897,321
Percentage2:44.5%
Map Size:280px
Governor
Before Election:Robert B. Meyner
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Robert B. Meyner
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1957 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1957. Incumbent Democrat Robert B. Meyner defeated Republican nominee Malcolm Forbes with 54.55% of the vote. This was the first time in the state's history that a governor was elected to two four-year terms.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on April 16, 1957.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Candidates for the Office of Governor - State of New Jersey . . 1957 . August 26, 2015.
  2. News: N.J. Elects Governor, Entire Assembly Tuesday. 2 Nov 1957. The Bergen County Record. 9. subscription.