1922 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1922 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. Democratic nominee George Sebastian Silzer defeated Republican nominee William Nelson Runyon with 52.19% of the vote.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- George Sebastian Silzer, judge and former State Senator for Middlesex County
Withdrew
- William E. Tuttle Jr., New Jersey Commissioner of Banking and former U.S. Representative from Westfield
Campaign
Jersey City boss Frank Hague and as a firm opponent of Prohibition. The race was a two-way contest between Silzer and William E. Tuttle Jr. until Tuttle abruptly withdrew in early September, citing his health and leaving both candidates unopposed in their respective primaries.[1]
Tuttle ultimately died on February 11, 1923, less than a year after the primary.
Republican primary
Candidates
- William Nelson Runyon, State Senator for Union County and former acting Governor
Campaign
The uncontested primary was largely uneventful until August, when a member of the Democratic State Committee accused Runyon, a supporter of Prohibition, of delivering a speech in
libel suit against Donges. Around the same time, Governor Edward I. Edwards allegedly made a similar insinuation regarding a speech Runyon delivered in Sea Girt, though Edwards denied the claim.[2]
General election
Candidates
- George Sebastian Silzer, judge and former State Senator for Middlesex County (Democratic)
- William Nelson Runyon, State Senator for Union County and former acting Governor (Republican)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | George Sebastian Silzer | 427,206 | 52.19% | ||
| Republican | William Nelson Runyon | 383,312 | 46.82% | ||
| Socialist | George A. Goebel | 5,644 | 0.69% | ||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "THE NEW JERSEY GOVERNORSHIP". The New York Times. September 9, 1922. p. 8. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "PRIMARY CAMPAIGN DISCORD". The New York Times. August 16, 1922. p. 7. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved January 25, 2016.