1841 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1841 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 29 October 1841 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
[edit]On election day, 29 October 1841, 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 fifth term that same day.[1]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | William Pennington (incumbent) | 58 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 58 | 100.00% | ||
| Whig hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ Sobel 1978, p. 1017.
Sources
[edit]- Sobel, Robert (1978). Biographical directory of the governors of the United States, 1789-1978, Vol. III. Meckler Books. ISBN 9780930466008. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
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