1791 New Jersey gubernatorial election

1791 New Jersey gubernatorial election
October 29, 1791
 
Nominee William Paterson
Party Federalist
Popular vote 37
Percentage 100.00%
Governor before election

William Paterson
Federalist

Elected Governor

William Paterson
Federalist

The 1791 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 29, 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

On election day, October 29, 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

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1791
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist William Paterson (incumbent) 37 100.00%
Total votes 37 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "William Paterson". National Governors Association. January 19, 2010. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  2. ^ "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". August 14, 2009. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  3. ^ "NJ Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 30, 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
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