William Nelson Runyon [SEP] position held
William Nelson Runyon
William Nelson Runyon (March 5, 1871 – November 9, 1931) was an Acting Governor of New Jersey and a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Education and career.
Born on March 5, 1871, in Plainfield, New Jersey, Runyon received an Artium Baccalaureus degree in 1892 from Yale University and a Bachelor of Laws in 1894 from New York Law School. He was a member of the Plainfield Common Council from 1897 to 1898
1922 New Jersey gubernatorial election
The 1922 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. Democratic nominee George Sebastian Silzer defeated Republican nominee William Nelson Runyon with 52.19% of the vote.
General election.
General election Candidates.
- George Sebastian Silzer, Democratic
- William Nelson Runyon, Republican