1840 New Jersey gubernatorial election

1840 New Jersey gubernatorial election
30 October 1840
 
Nominee William Pennington
Party Whig
Popular vote 58
Percentage 100.00%
Governor before election

William Pennington
Whig

Elected Governor

William Pennington
Whig

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The 1840 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 30 October 1840 in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Whig governor William Pennington was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.

General election

On election day, 30 October 1840, incumbent Whig governor William Pennington was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Pennington was sworn in for his fourth term that same day.[1]

Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1840
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig William Pennington (incumbent) 58 100.00%
Total votes 58 100.00%
Whig hold

References

  1. ^ Sobel 1978, p. 1017.

Sources

  • Sobel, Robert (1978). Biographical directory of the governors of the United States, 1789-1978, Vol. III. Meckler Books. ISBN 9780930466008. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
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