1794 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1794 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 6 November 1794 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against candidate John Rutherford. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 6 November 1794, incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against his opponent candidate John Rutherford, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Howell was sworn in for his second term that same day.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Richard Howell (incumbent) | Unknown | Unknown | |
| John Rutherford | Unknown | Unknown | ||
| Total votes | 48 | 100.00% | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Richard Howell". National Governors Association. Retrieved 30 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 30 June 2024.
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