1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election
 | |||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||
 County results Parker: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Ward: 50-60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||
_circa_1860.jpg)
| Elections in New Jersey |
|---|
 |
The 1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1862. Democratic nominee Joel Parker defeated National Union nominee Marcus Lawrence Ward with 56.8% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Joel Parker, Democratic
- Marcus Lawrence Ward, National Union
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joel Parker | 61,307 | 56.8% | ||
| National Union | Marcus Lawrence Ward | 46,710 | 43.2% | ||
| Majority | |||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Miller, Richard F. (February 3, 2015). States at War, Volume 4: A Reference Guide for Delaware, Maryland, and New ... ISBN 9781611686227. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ Glashan, Roy. American governors and gubernatorial elections, 1775-1978. p. 212.