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1798 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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1798 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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Nominee Richard Howell
Party Federalist
Popular vote 47
Percentage 97.92%

Governor before election

Richard Howell
Federalist

Elected Governor

Richard Howell
Federalist

The 1798 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 1 November 1798 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

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On election day, 1 November 1798, incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Howell was sworn in for his sixth term that same day.[2][3]

Results

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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1798
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Richard Howell (incumbent) 47 97.92%
Scattering 1 2.08%
Total votes 48 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "Richard Howell". National Governors Association. 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". archive.org. 14 August 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  3. ^ "New Jersey 1798 Governor". elections.lib.tufts.edu. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2024.