1973 New Jersey gubernatorial election


The 1973 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1973. Incumbent Republican Governor William T. Cahill ran for reelection, but was defeated in the Republican primary by Charles W. Sandman Jr. In the general election, Democratic nominee Brendan Byrne defeated Sandman with 66.67% of the vote; Byrne carried 20 of New Jersey's 21 counties, with Sandman only winning his native Cape May. This is the most recent gubernatorial election in which the Democratic nominee won Morris and Sussex counties.

Primary elections

s were held on June 5, 1973.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Republican primary

Candidates

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates
Other candidates