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The 1838 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 26, 1838, 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.
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The 1838 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 26, 1838, 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.
On election day, October 26, 1838, 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 second term that same day. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Whig | William Pennington (incumbent) | 58 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 58 | 100.00% | ||
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