1856 New Jersey gubernatorial election

1856 New Jersey gubernatorial election
November 4, 1856
 
Nominee William A. Newell William Cowper Alexander
Party Opposition Democratic
Alliance American
Republican
Popular vote 50,803 48,246
Percentage 51.29% 48.71%
County Results
Newell:      50-60%      60–70%      70–80%
Alexander:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Rodman M. Price
Democratic

 Elected Governor

William A. Newell
Republican

The 1856 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1856. William A. Newell, running on a fusion ticket opposed to the Franklin Pierce administration, defeated Democratic nominee William Cowper Alexander with 51.29% of the vote.

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