1997Final results
1997 election for New Jersey Governor
Governor · New Jersey
Christine Todd Whitman (R) won with 46.9% of the vote, defeating James McGreevey (D) by 1.1 points.
Christine Todd WhitmanRepublican · winner
46.9%1,133,394
James McGreeveyDemocrat
45.8%1,107,968
Murray SabrinLibertarian
4.7%114,172
Richard J. PezzulloConstitution
1.4%34,906
Madelyn R. HoffmanGreen
0.4%10,703
Michael Perrone Jr.Independent
0.3%6,805
Robert B. MillerSocialist Workers
0.1%2,816
Greg PasonOther party
0.1%2,800
Lincoln NortonNo Labels
0.1%2,540
Nuncie A. Ripa Jr.Independent
0.1%2,240
2,418,344 votes
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The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1997
Races before and after
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The candidates
Christine Todd Whitman (R)James McGreevey (D)
Also on the ballot: Murray Sabrin (Libertarian), 4.7%; Richard J. Pezzullo (Constitution), 1.4%; Madelyn R. Hoffman (Green), 0.4%; Michael Perrone Jr. (Independent), 0.3%; Robert B. Miller (Socialist Workers), 0.1%; Greg Pason (Other party), 0.1%; Lincoln Norton (No Labels), 0.1%; Nuncie A. Ripa Jr. (Independent), 0.1%