1946 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1946 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Republican Alfred E. Driscoll defeated Democratic nominee Lewis G. Hansen with 57.08% of the vote.

1946 New Jersey gubernatorial election

November 5, 1946
 
Nominee Alfred E. Driscoll Lewis G. Hansen
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 807,378 585,960
Percentage 57.08% 41.42%

County results
Driscoll:      50-60%      60–70%      70–80%
Hansen:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Walter Evans Edge
Republican

Elected Governor

Alfred E. Driscoll
Republican

For the last time, the Governor of New Jersey was elected to a three-year term. Afterwards, New Jersey governors would be elected for terms of four years. This is the last time a Republican was elected to succeed another Republican as Governor of New Jersey.

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