1842 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1842 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 28, 1842, 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.
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October 28, 1842
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General election
On election day, October 28, 1842, 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 sixth term that same day.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | William Pennington (incumbent) | 58 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 58 | 100.00% | ||
| Whig hold | ||||