1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1862. Democratic nominee Joel Parker defeated Republican nominee Marcus Lawrence Ward with 56.8% of the vote.

1862 New Jersey gubernatorial election

November 4, 1862
 
Nominee Joel Parker Marcus Lawrence Ward
Party Democratic National Union
Popular vote 61,307 46,710
Percentage 56.8% 43.2%

County results
Parker:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Ward:      50-60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Charles Smith Olden
Republican

Elected Governor

Joel Parker
Democratic

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