1791 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1791 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 29 October 1791 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Federalist Governor William Paterson was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 29 October 1791, incumbent Federalist Governor William Paterson was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Paterson was sworn in for his second term that same day.[2][3]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | William Paterson (incumbent) | 37 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 37 | 100.00% | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "William Paterson". National Governors Association. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Minutes and proceedings of the Council and General Assembly of the state of New-Jersey, in joint-meeting, from August 30, 1776 to October 29, 1799". archive.org. 14 August 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "NJ Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
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