Walter Evans Edge Republican Alfred E. Driscoll Republican The 1946 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946.

Republican Alfred E. Driscoll defeated Democratic nominee Lewis G. Hansen with 57.08% of the vote.

For the last time, the Governor of New Jersey was elected to a three-year term.

Afterwards, New Jersey governors would be elected for terms of four years.

Primary elections were held on June 4, 1946.