The 1919 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1919. Democratic nominee Edward I. Edwards defeated Republican nominee Newton A.K. Bugbee with 49.20% of the vote.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Newton A.K. Bugbee, State Comptroller and former Chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party
- Warren C. King, businessman and President of the New Jersey Manufacturers' Council
- Thomas Lynch Raymond, former Mayor of Newark
- William N. Runyon, State Senator from Union County and acting Governor
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Edward I. Edwards, State Senator from Hudson County and former State Comptroller
- Frank M. McDermitt, attorney and perennial candidate from Newark
- James R. Nugent, City Counsel for Newark, chair of the Essex County Democratic Party, and former chair of the New Jersey Democratic Party
Results
General election
Candidates
- Newton A.K. Bugbee, State Comptroller and former chair of the state Republican Party (Republican)
- John C. Butterworth (Socialist Labor)
- Mark M. Denterfass (Single Tax)
- Edward I. Edwards, State Senator from Hudson County and former State Comptroller (Democratic)
- Albert Farr (Socialist)
- Charles E. Lane (Prohibition)
Results
References