1832 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1832 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 26 October 1832 in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Whig nominee and former United States Secretary of the Navy Samuel L. Southard was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against incumbent Democratic governor Peter Dumont Vroom.[1]

1832 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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Nominee Samuel L. Southard Peter Dumont Vroom
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 41 23
Percentage 64.06% 35.94%

Governor before election

Peter Dumont Vroom
Democratic

Elected Governor

Samuel L. Southard
Whig

General election

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On election day, 26 October 1832, Whig nominee Samuel L. Southard was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 18 votes against incumbent Democratic governor Peter Dumont Vroom, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of governor. Southard was sworn in as the 10th governor of New Jersey that same day.[2]

Results

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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1832
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig Samuel L. Southard 41 64.06%
Democratic Peter Dumont Vroom (incumbent) 23 35.94%
Total votes 64 100.00%
Whig gain from Democratic

References

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  1. ^ "Peter Dumont Vroom". National Governors Association. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Southard elected governor October 26". newspapers.com. 27 October 1832. Retrieved 22 September 2024.