1817 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1817 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 30 October 1817 in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Democratic-Republican acting governor Isaac Halstead Williamson was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly to a full term as he ran unopposed.[1]

1817 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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Nominee Isaac Halstead Williamson
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 52
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Isaac Halstead Williamson (Acting)
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Isaac Halstead Williamson
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 30 October 1817, incumbent Democratic-Republican acting governor Isaac Halstead Williamson was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly to a full term as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Williamson was sworn in for his first full term that same day.[2]

Results

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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1817
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Isaac Halstead Williamson (incumbent) 52 100.00%
Total votes 52 100.00%
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Isaac Halstead Williamson". National Governors Association. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Williams-burnett to Williamson". politicalgraveyard.com. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2024.