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County results Randolph: 50–60% 60–70% Blair: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The1868 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1868.Democratic nomineeTheodore Fitz Randolph defeatedRepublican nomineeJohn Insley Blair with 51.42% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Theodore Fitz Randolph | 83,955 | 51.42% | ||
| Republican | John Insley Blair | 79,333 | 48.58% | ||
| Total votes | 163,288 | ||||
| Democraticgain fromRepublican | Swing | ||||