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The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 1961 was a race for Governor of New Jersey held on November 7, 1961. Democrat Richard J. Hughes defeated Republican nominee James P. Mitchell with 50.37% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on Tuesday April 18, 1961.
Major party candidates
Other candidates