1886 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1886 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Democratic nominee Robert Stockton Green defeated Republican nominee Benjamin Franklin Howey with 47.44% of the vote.

1886 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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Nominee Robert Stockton Green Benjamin Franklin Howey Clinton B. Fisk
Party Democratic Republican Prohibition
Popular vote 109,939 101,919 19,808
Percentage 47.4% 44.0% 8.6%

County Results
Green:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Howey:      40–50%      50-60%

Governor before election

Leon Abbett
Democratic

Elected Governor

Robert Stockton Green
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1886[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Robert Stockton Green 109,939 47.44%   2.49
Republican Benjamin Franklin Howey 101,919 43.98%   2.67
Prohibition Clinton B. Fisk 19,808 8.55%   6.55
Majority
Total votes 231,666 100.00%
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved January 25, 2016.