1864 United States presidential election in New Jersey
The 1864 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place on November 8, 1864, as part of the 1864 United States presidential election. Voters chose 7 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.
New Jersey voted for the Democratic candidate, George B. McClellan, over the National Union candidate, incumbent Abraham Lincoln. McClellan won his home state by a narrow margin of 5.68%. New Jersey was 1 of the 3 states McClellan won, with the other 2 being Delaware and Kentucky.Results
