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

November 1, 1853
 
Nominee Rodman M. Price Joel Haywood
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 38,312 34,530
Percentage 52.60% 47.40%


Governor before election

George Franklin Fort
Democratic

Elected Governor

Rodman M. Price
Democratic

General election

Candidates

  • Rodman M. Price, Democratic
  • Joel Haywood, Whig

Results

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

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