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1797 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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1797 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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October 30, 1797
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Nominee Richard Howell
Party Federalist
Popular vote 48
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Richard Howell
Federalist

Elected Governor

Richard Howell
Federalist

The 1797 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 30, 1797, 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

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On election day, October 30, 1797, 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 fifth term that same day.[2]

Results

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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1797
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Richard Howell (incumbent) 48 100.00%
Total votes 48 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

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  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.