1910 New Jersey gubernatorial election
The 1910 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1910. Democratic nominee and future President Woodrow Wilson defeated Republican Assemblyman Vivian M. Lewis with 53.93% of the vote.
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Wilson was the first Democrat elected Governor since 1892. His victory instantly made him one of the leading members of his party's progressive faction and a potential candidate for 1912 presidential election, which he won.
General election
Candidates
- John C. Butterworth, (Socialist Labor)
- Wilson B. Killingbeck, (Socialist)
- Vivian M. Lewis, Assemblyman from Paterson (Republican)
- C. F. Repp, (Prohibition)
- Woodrow Wilson, President of Princeton University (Democratic)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Woodrow Wilson | 233,682 | 53.93% |  6.68 | |
| Republican | Vivian M. Lewis | 184,626 | 42.61% |  6.67 | |
| Socialist | Wilson B. Killingbeck | 10,134 | 2.34% | 0.60 | |
| Prohibition | C. F. Repp | 2,818 | 0.65% | 0.68 | |
| Socialist Labor | John C. Butterworth | 2,032 | 0.47% | 0.07 | |
| Total votes | 433,292 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
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