1788 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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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]
General election
[edit]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
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Livingston (incumbent) | 48 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 48 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "William Livingston". National Governors Association. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "NJ Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
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