1850 New Jersey gubernatorial election

1850 New Jersey gubernatorial election

November 5, 1850

Nominee George Franklin Fort John Runk Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 39,726 34,054 Percentage 53.84% 46.16%

Fort:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Runk:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Daniel Haines Democratic Elected Governor George Franklin Fort Democratic

The 1850 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1850. Democratic nominee George Franklin Fort defeated Whig nominee John Runk with 53.84% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

• George Franklin Fort, State Senator for Monmouth County (Democratic)
• John Runk, former U.S. Representative from Kingwood (Whig)

Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1850

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	George Franklin Fort	39,726	53.84%	+1.96%
	Whig	John Runk	34,054	46.16%	–1.96%
Majority			5,472	7.68%	+3.92%
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing	+1.96%