1788 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1788 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 31 October 1788 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Governor William Livingston was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

1788 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Livingston
Party Nonpartisan
Popular vote 48
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

William Livingston
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

William Livingston
Nonpartisan

General election

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On election day, 31 October 1788, incumbent Governor William Livingston was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed. Livingston was sworn in for his thirteenth term that same day.[2][3]

Results

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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1788
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan William Livingston (incumbent) 48 100.00%
Total votes 48 100.00%
Nonpartisan hold

References

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  1. ^ "William Livingston". National Governors Association. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  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". archive.org. 14 August 2009. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  3. ^ "NJ Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.