1889 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1889 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1889. Democratic nominee Leon Abbett defeated Republican nominee Edward Burd Grubb Jr. with 51.37% of the vote.
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November 5, 1889
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 County results Abbett: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Grubb: 40â50% 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- Leon Abbett, former Governor of New Jersey (Democratic)
- Edward Burd Grubb Jr., iron magnate and Civil War veteran (Republican)
- George M. La Monte, paper manufacturer (Prohibition)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Leon Abbett | 138,245 | 51.37% |  3.93 | |
| Republican | Edward Burd Grubb Jr. | 123,992 | 46.08% | 2.10 | |
| Prohibition | George M. La Monte | 6,853 | 2.55% |  6.00 | |
| Majority | |||||
| Total votes | 269,090 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||