1796 New Jersey gubernatorial election

1796 New Jersey gubernatorial election
October 28, 1796
 
Nominee Richard Howell
Party Federalist
Popular vote 48
Percentage 100.00%
Governor before election

Richard Howell
Federalist

Elected Governor

Richard Howell
Federalist

The 1796 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 28, 1796, in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, October 28, 1796, incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Howell was sworn in for his fourth term that same day.[2][3]

Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1796
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Richard Howell (incumbent) 48 100.00%
Total votes 48 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "Richard Howell". 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. ^ "New Jersey 1796 Governor". elections.lib.tufts.edu. January 11, 2012. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
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