1839 New Jersey gubernatorial election

1839 New Jersey gubernatorial election
October 25, 1839
 
Nominee William Pennington
Party Whig
Popular vote 58
Percentage 100.00%
Governor before election

William Pennington
Whig

Elected Governor

William Pennington
Whig

The 1839 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 25, 1839, in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Whig governor William Pennington was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.

General election

On election day, October 25, 1839, incumbent Whig governor William Pennington was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Pennington was sworn in for his third term that same day.[1]

Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1839
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig William Pennington (incumbent) 58 100.00%
Total votes 58 100.00%
Whig hold

References

  1. ^ Sobel 1978, p. 1017.

Sources

  • Sobel, Robert (1978). Biographical directory of the governors of the United States, 1789-1978, Vol. III. Meckler Books. ISBN 9780930466008. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
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