1880 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1880 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Democratic nominee George C. Ludlow defeated Republican nominee Frederic A. Potts with 49.53% of the vote.

Candidates

 * Thomas B. Hoxey, nominee for Governor in 1877 (Greenback)
 * George C. Ludlow, State Senator for Middlesex County (Democratic)
 * Frederic A. Potts, former State Senator for Hunterdon County and candidate for U.S. Representative in 1872 and 1878 (Republican)
 * Stephen B. Ransom (Prohibition)