1832 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1832 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1831 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1831
Next Election:1833 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1833
Election Date:26 October 1832
Nominee1:Samuel L. Southard
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:41
Percentage1:64.06%
Nominee2:Peter Dumont Vroom
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:23
Percentage2:35.94%
Governor
Before Election:Peter Dumont Vroom
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Samuel L. Southard
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

The 1832 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 26 October 1832 in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Whig nominee and former United States Secretary of the Navy Samuel L. Southard was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against incumbent Democratic governor Peter Dumont Vroom.[1]

General election

On election day, 26 October 1832, Whig nominee Samuel L. Southard was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 18 votes against incumbent Democratic governor Peter Dumont Vroom, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of governor. Southard was sworn in as the 10th governor of New Jersey that same day.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peter Dumont Vroom . 22 September 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: Southard elected governor October 26 . newspapers.com . 27 October 1832 . 22 September 2024.