1957 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1957 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1957. Incumbent Democrat Robert B. Meyner defeated Republican nominee Malcolm Forbes with 54.55% of the vote. This was the first time in the state's history that a governor was elected to two four-year terms.

1957 New Jersey gubernatorial election

November 5, 1957
 
Nominee Robert B. Meyner Malcolm Forbes
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,101,130 897,321
Percentage 54.6% 44.5%

County results
Meyner:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Forbes:      50–60%

Governor before election

Robert B. Meyner
Democratic

Elected Governor

Robert B. Meyner
Democratic

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