George Theodore Werts [SEP] position held
George Theodore Werts
George Theodore Werts (March 24, 1846January 17, 1910) was an American Democratic Party politician, who served as the 28th Governor of New Jersey from 1893 to 1896. Werts created the Palisades Interstate Park Commission which saved the New Jersey Palisades from being quarried for their rock.
Biography.
He was born on March 24, 1846 in Hackettstown, New Jersey and he moved in 1863 to Morristown, New Jersey at age 17. He became a lawyer. In 1872 he married Emma Stelle.
1892 New Jersey gubernatorial election
The 1892 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892. Democratic nominee George Theodore Werts defeated Republican nominee John Kean with 49.65% of the vote.
General election.
General election Candidates.
Major party candidates
- George Theodore Werts, Democratic
- John Kean, Republican
Other candidates
- Thomas J. Kennedy, Prohibition Party
- George B. Keim, Socialist Labor Party of America
- Benjamin Bird, Populist