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.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
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 veterinarian and perennial candidate (Socialist Labor)
- Anthony D. Scipio, Newark real estate broker (American)
Results
Results by county
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
References