1780 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1780 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1779 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1779
Next Election:1781 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1781
Election Date:30 October 1780
Nominee1:William Livingston
Party1:Nonpartisan politician
Popular Vote1:28
Percentage1:77.78%
Nominee2:David Brearley
Party2:Nonpartisan politician
Popular Vote2:6
Percentage2:16.67%
Nominee3:Philemon Dickinson
Party3:Nonpartisan politician
Popular Vote3:2
Percentage3:5.55%
Governor
Before Election:William Livingston
Before Party:Nonpartisan politician
After Election:William Livingston
After Party:Nonpartisan politician

The 1780 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 30, 1780 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against his opponents candidates David Brearley and Philemon Dickinson.[1]

General election

On election day, October 30, 1780, incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 22 votes against his foremost opponent candidate David Brearley. Livingston was sworn in for his fifth term that same day.[2] [3]

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.
  3. Web site: NJ Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 30 April 2024 . 25 June 2024.