1841 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1841 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1840 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1840
Next Election:1842 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1842
Election Date:29 October 1841
Nominee1:William Pennington
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:58
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:William Pennington
Before Party:Whig Party (United States)
After Election:William Pennington
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

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

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.

Results

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