1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1862. Democratic nominee Joel Parker defeated National Union nominee Marcus Lawrence Ward with 56.8% of the vote.
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November 4, 1862
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 County results Parker: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Ward: 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- Joel Parker, Democratic
- Marcus Lawrence Ward, National Union
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Joel Parker | 61,307 | 56.8% | ||
| National Union | Marcus Lawrence Ward | 46,710 | 43.2% | ||
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