The 1840 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 30, 1840, in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Whig governor William Pennington was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly.
General election On election day, October 30, 1840, incumbent Whig governor William Pennington was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Pennington was sworn in for his fourth term that same day.
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