page_title: 1949 New Jersey gubernatorial election
hierarchical_section_title: 1949 New Jersey gubernatorial election
context_page_description: The 1949 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1949. Incumbent Republican Alfred E. Driscoll defeated Democratic nominee Elmer H. Wene with 51.54% of the vote.
  For the first time, the governor was elected to a four-year term, as opposed to three years.
context_section_description: The 1949 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1949. Incumbent Republican Alfred E. Driscoll defeated Democratic nominee Elmer H. Wene with 51.54% of the vote.
  For the first time, the governor was elected to a four-year term, as opposed to three years.
caption: County Results
  Driscoll:      50-60%      60–70%
  Wene:      50–60%      60–70%