1928 New Jersey Democratic presidential primary

none July 2025 July 2025 1928 New Jersey Democratic presidential primaries New Jersey 1924 New Jersey Democratic presidential primary 1924 1932 New Jersey Democratic presidential primary 1932 May 15, 1928 yes Presidential delegate primary primary Yes 28 Democratic National Convention delegates 250px File:NOTA Option Logo 3x4.svg Uncommitted 000000 17 178,208 64.1% File:Unsuccessful 1928.jpg Al Smith New York 11 100,007 35.9% ffcc00 yes primary Presidential preference primary (non-binding) Yes No Democratic National Convention delegates File:Unsuccessful 1928.jpg Al Smith(write-in) ffcc00 New York 28,506 100.0% 1928 Democratic Party presidential primaries The 1928 New Jersey Democratic presidential primary was held on May 15, 1928, in New Jersey as one of the Democratic Party's statewide nomination contests ahead of the 1928 United States presidential election. Delegates to the 1928 Democratic National Convention were elected from each of the state's congressional districts, along with eight delegates at-large. Most delegate races were uncontested; in fact, the only contested races were in two districts where multiple supporters of New York governor Al Smith competed against each other for the same slot.https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/1920-1970//1928-primary-election.pdf Results of the Primary Election Held May 15th, 1928 New Jersey Department of State Many of the delegates who were formally uncommitted also supported Smith regardless. Ultimately, the delegation voted for Smith unanimously at the national convention. Background Procedure In 1928, New Jersey was allocated 28 total delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Four delegates were elected at-large, and two delegates were elected from each of the state's twelve congressional districts, along with two alternates. Delegates were given the choice of pledging support to a particular candidate or running as uncommitted delegates. Since most races were ultimately uncontested, the real contest was to be selected for party support to access the ballot; local party leaders designated preferred delegates ahead of time, determining who would likely represent the district at the convention. The May primary formally ratified their choices.https://www.nytimes.com/1928/03/19/archives/smith-backed-in-jersey-democrats-of-second-district-also-pick.html March 19, 1928 The New York Times July 3, 2025 SMITH BACKED IN JERSEY.; Democrats of Second District Also Pick Convention Delegates. The state also held a presidential preference primary, but no candidates were on the ballot. Fewer than 30,000 votes were recorded as write-ins for Al Smith. Campaign The county leaders from the second congressional district met on March 18 at the Ritz-Carlton in Atlantic City to endorse Smith and designate their delegate slate, which consisted of Atlantic County party chair Charles I. Lafferty and state committeeman William B. Vandegrift. Endorsements Al Smith ;U.S. representatives Daniel F. Minahan, former U.S. representative from New Jersey's 9th congressional district (ran for district delegate) State legislators John A. Matthews, former assemblyman from NewarkJOHN MATTHEWS, JERSEY LAWYER; Former Advisory Master in Court of Chancery Dead, Leading Catholic Layman https://www.nytimes.com/1960/04/21/archives/john-matthews-jersey-lawyer-o-former-advisory-master-in-court-of.html April 21, 1960 The New York Times (ran for district delegate) Local officials George V. McDonough, member of the West Orange Town CommissionGeorge V. McDonough Dies December 30, 1964 The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1964/12/30/george-v-mcdonough-dies.html (ran for district delegate) Party officials Charles I. Lafferty, chair of the Atlantic County Democratic Party William B. Vandegrift, member of the Democratic State Committee from Burlington County Uncommitted ;U.S. representatives Oscar L. Auf der Heide, U.S. representative from New Jersey's 11th congressional district (ran for district delegate) Individuals John J. Quinn, vice president of Raritan Trust Company of Perth Amboy and brother of Arthur A. Quinn (ran for district delegate) Results 1928 New Jersey Democratic presidential preference primary} Al Smith (write-in) Democratic Party (US) 28,506 100.00% 28,506 100.00% Results by contest +1928 New Jersey Democratic primaryContestDelegatesand popular vote Uncommitted Smith Total At-large41,170,433 (100.00%) 1st district215,199 (100.00%) 15,1992nd district2Supported Al Smith.11,907 (100.00%) 11,9073rd district222,920 (100.00%) 22,9204th district2As "Regular Democrats".22,637 (100.00%) 22,6375th district2Three candidates ran in the fifth district; all three were pledged to Al Smith.20,481 (100.00%) 20,4816th district223,305 (100.00%) 23,3057th district216,454 (100.00%) 16,4548th district113,249 (49.96%)113,268 (50.04%) 26,5179th district212,407 (100.00%) 12,40710th district2Three candidates ran in the tenth district; all three were pledged to Al Smith.22,198 (100.00%) 22,19811th district249,350 (100.00%) 49,35012th district234,840 (100.00%) 34,840Total13178,208 (64.05%)11100,007 (35.95%)278,215 Aftermath Ultimately, the New Jersey delegation unanimously supported Smith at the 1928 Democratic National Convention. See also 1928 Democratic Party presidential primaries 1928 Democratic National Convention 1928 New Jersey Republican presidential primary References New Jersey Category:1928 New Jersey elections 1928