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New Jersey from the 1860's till the mid 1890's was a Democratic stronghold even though it was not only a Union State but also a free state. What made New Jersey such a Democratic Party stronghold that even in 1880 Winfield Scott won it? And also George McLellan won it in 1864. Why? (Only because he was from there? But it doesn't explain why it stayed a stronghold or dominance in gubernatorial elections) My main question is why was New Jersey a Democratic stronghold during the Gilded Age?