1957 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1957 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1957. Incumbent Democrat Robert B. Meyner defeated Republican nominee Malcolm Forbes with 54.55% of the vote. This was the first time in the state's history that a governor was elected to two four-year terms.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on April 16, 1957.

Candidates

 * Robert B. Meyner, incumbent Governor

Candidates

 * Malcolm Forbes, State Senator from Somerset County
 * Wayne Dumont, State Senator from Warren County

Candidates

 * Malcolm Forbes, State Senator from Somerset County and billionaire publisher (Republican)
 * Henry B. Krajewski, Secaucus tavernier and perennial candidate (American Third)
 * Robert B. Meyner, incumbent Governor (Democratic)
 * Winifred O. Perry, insurance broker and former Verona councilman (Conservative)
 * Albert Ronis, chicken veterenarian and perennial candidate (Socialist Labor)
 * Anthony D. Scipio, Newark real estate broker (American)