1884
New Jersey in 1884
The 1884 contest saw New Jersey line up behind Cleveland, delivering 9 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. That placed New Jersey with the eventual winner: Grover Cleveland went on to take the presidency, and New Jersey was part of his column.
New Jersey stayed in the Democratic column for the 6th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1864. The region divided — New York and Delaware joined New Jersey for the Democratic ticket, while Pennsylvania did not. Over its 60 recorded presidential cycles, New Jersey has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 31 times in all. The vote fell within the Gilded Age — Industrialization, narrow margins, and patronage politics.
Nationally, Grover Cleveland finished with 219 of the 401 electoral votes to James G. Blaine's 182. Grover Cleveland led the national popular vote with 48.85% of the ballots cast.
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