Robert B. Meyner Democratic Robert B. Meyner Democratic 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 were held on April 16, 1957.

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