1790 New Jersey gubernatorial election

1790 New Jersey gubernatorial election
October 29, 1790
 
Nominee William Paterson
Party Federalist
Popular vote 37
Percentage 100.00%
Governor before election

Elisha Lawrence (Acting)
Federalist

Elected Governor

William Paterson
Federalist

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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]

General election

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

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

References

  1. ^ "William Paterson". National Governors Association. January 19, 2010. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  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 2024-06-29.
  3. ^ "NJ Governor Race - Oct 29, 1790". Our Campaigns. Archived from the original on 2024-06-29. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
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