1880 New Jersey gubernatorial election

1880 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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Nominee George C. Ludlow Frederic A. Potts
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 121,666 121,015
Percentage 49.53% 49.27%

County results
Ludlow:      50–60%      60–70%
Potts:      50-60%

Governor before election

George B. McClellan
Democratic

Elected Governor

George C. Ludlow
Democratic

The 1880 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Democratic nominee George C. Ludlow defeated Republican nominee Frederic A. Potts with 49.53% of the vote.