1792 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1792 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 29 October 1792 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Federalist Governor William Paterson was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

1792 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Paterson
Party Federalist
Popular vote 37
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

William Paterson
Federalist

Elected Governor

William Paterson
Federalist

General election

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On election day, 29 October 1792, incumbent Federalist Governor William Paterson was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Paterson was sworn in for his third term that same day.[2][3]

Results

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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1792
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist William Paterson (incumbent) 37 100.00%
Total votes 37 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "William Paterson". National Governors Association. 19 January 2010. Retrieved 30 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". 14 August 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  3. ^ "NJ Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.