1873 New Jersey Senate election

The 1873 New Jersey State Senate elections were held in November.

1873 New Jersey Senate elections
November 1873
6 of the 21 seats in the New Jersey State Senate
11 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Seats before 13 8
Seats won 14 7
Seat change 1 1
Seats up 3 3
Races won 4 2
Senate President before election

John W. Taylor
Republican

 Elected Senate President

John W. Taylor
Republican

The elections took place during the final year of Governor Joel Parker's second non-consecutive term in office. Republicans gained the Hunterdon County seat.

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