1957 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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
- Robert B. Meyner, incumbent Governor
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Candidates
- Malcolm Forbes, State Senator from Somerset County and billionaire publisher
- Henry B. Krajewski, Secaucus tavernier and perennial candidate
- Robert B. Meyner, incumbent Governor
- Winifred O. Perry, insurance broker and former Verona councilman
- Albert Ronis, chicken veterinarian and perennial candidate
- Anthony D. Scipio, Newark real estate broker