1777 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1777 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1776 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1776
Next Election:1778 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1778
Election Date:1 November 1777
Nominee1:William Livingston
Party1:Nonpartisan politician
Popular Vote1:37
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:William Livingston
Before Party:Nonpartisan politician
After Election:William Livingston
After Party:Nonpartisan politician

The 1777 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 1, 1777, in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, November 1, 1777, incumbent Governor William Livingston was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed. Livingston was sworn in for his second term that same day.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Livingston . 25 June 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: 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 . 25 June 2024.