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1874 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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1874 New Jersey gubernatorial election

← 1871 November 3, 1874 1877 →
 
Nominee Joseph D. Bedle George A. Halsey
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 97,283 84,050
Percentage 53.65% 46.35%

County results
Bedle:      50–60%      60–70%
Halsey:      50-60%

Governor before election

Joel Parker
Democratic

Elected Governor

Joseph D. Bedle
Democratic

The 1874 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874. Democratic nominee Joseph D. Bedle defeated Republican nominee George A. Halsey with 53.65% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1874[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Joseph D. Bedle 97,283 53.65% Increase 1.77
Republican George A. Halsey 84,050 46.35% Decrease 1.77
Majority
Total votes 181,333 100.00%
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved January 25, 2016.