1957 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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

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.

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