1837 New Jersey gubernatorial election

1837 New Jersey gubernatorial election
October 27, 1837
 
Nominee William Pennington Philemon Dickerson
Party Whig Democratic
Governor before election

Philemon Dickerson
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Pennington
Whig

The 1837 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 27, 1837, in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Whig nominee and former member of the New Jersey General Assembly William Pennington was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against incumbent Democratic governor Philemon Dickerson.[1]

General election

On election day, October 27, 1837, Whig nominee William Pennington was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against incumbent Democratic governor Philemon Dickerson, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of governor. Pennington was sworn in as the 13th governor of New Jersey that same day.[2]

Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1837
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig William Pennington Unknown Unknown
Democratic Philemon Dickerson (incumbent) Unknown Unknown
Total votes Unknown 100.00%
Whig gain from Democratic

References

  1. ^ "Philemon Dickerson". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  2. ^ "Pennington elected October 27". newspapers.com. November 17, 1837. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
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