1889 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1889 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1889. Democratic nominee Leon Abbett defeated Republican nominee Edward Burd Grubb Jr. with 51.37% of the vote.

Candidates

 * Leon Abbett, former Governor of New Jersey (Democratic)
 * Edward Burd Grubb Jr., iron magnate and Civil War veteran (Republican)
 * George M. La Monte, paper manufacturer (Prohibition)