1853 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1853 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 1, 1853. Democratic nominee Rodman M. Price defeated Whig nominee Joel Haywood with 52.60% of the vote.

1853 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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Nominee Rodman M. Price Joel Haywood
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 38,312 34,530
Percentage 52.60% 47.40%

County results
Price:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Haywood:      50-60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

George Franklin Fort
Democratic

Elected Governor

Rodman M. Price
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1853[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Rodman M. Price 38,312 52.60% −1.24%
Whig Joel Haywood 34,530 47.40% +1.24%
Majority 3,782 5.20% −2.48%
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved February 17, 2016.