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1850 New Jersey gubernatorial election 
Summary
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.
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General election edit
Candidates edit
- George Franklin Fort, State Senator for Monmouth County (Democratic)
- John Runk, former U.S. Representative from Kingwood (Whig)
Results edit
| 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 | ||||