1790 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1790 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 29, 1790, in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Federalist candidate and incumbent United States Senator from New Jersey William Paterson was unanimously elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

1790 New Jersey gubernatorial election

 1789
October 29, 1790
1791 
 
Nominee William Paterson
Party Federalist
Popular vote 37
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Elisha Lawrence (Acting)
Federalist

Elected Governor

William Paterson
Federalist

General election

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On election day, October 29, 1790, Federalist candidate William Paterson was unanimously elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed. Paterson was sworn in as the 2nd Governor of New Jersey that same day.[2][3]

Results

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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1790
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist William Paterson 37 100.00%
Total votes 37 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

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