1940 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1940 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Charles Edison defeated Republican nominee Robert C. Hendrickson with 51.38% of the vote.

1940 New Jersey gubernatorial election

November 5, 1940
 
Nominee Charles Edison Robert C. Hendrickson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 984,407 920,512
Percentage 51.4% 48.0%

County results
Edison:      50–60%      60–70%
Hendrickson:      40–50%      50-60%      60–70%

Governor before election

A. Harry Moore
Democratic

Elected Governor

Charles Edison
Democratic

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