1977 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1977 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1977. Incumbent Democrat Brendan Byrne defeated Republican nominee Raymond Bateman with 55.71% of the vote. As of 2021, this is the last time a Democratic governor won reelection in New Jersey, and the last time Hunterdon and Warren Counties were carried by a Democratic gubernatorial candidate.

1977 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1977 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1977. Incumbent Democrat Brendan Byrne defeated Republican nominee Raymond Bateman with 55.71% of the vote. As of 2021, this is the last time a Democratic governor won reelection in New Jersey, and the last time Hunterdon and Warren Counties were carried by a Democratic gubernatorial candidate.