1832 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1832 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 26, 1832, in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Whig nominee and former United States Secretary of the Navy Samuel L. Southard was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against incumbent Democratic governor Peter Dumont Vroom.[1]
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October 26, 1832
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General election
On election day, October 26, 1832, Whig nominee Samuel L. Southard was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 18 votes against incumbent Democratic governor Peter Dumont Vroom, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of governor. Southard was sworn in as the 10th governor of New Jersey that same day.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Samuel L. Southard | 41 | 64.06% | |
| Democratic | Peter Dumont Vroom (incumbent) | 23 | 35.94% | |
| Total votes | 64 | 100.00% | ||
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