1784 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1784 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1783 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1783
Next Election:1785 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1785
Election Date:30 October 1784
Nominee1:William Livingston
Party1:Nonpartisan politician
Popular Vote1:38
Percentage1:88.37%
Nominee2:Elias Dayton
Party2:Nonpartisan politician
Popular Vote2:5
Percentage2:11.63%
Governor
Before Election:William Livingston
Before Party:Nonpartisan politician
After Election:William Livingston
After Party:Nonpartisan politician

The 1784 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 30 October 1784 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against his opponent candidate Elias Dayton.[1]

General election

On election day, 30 October 1784, incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 33 votes against his opponent candidate Elias Dayton. Livingston was sworn in for his ninth term that same day.[2] [3]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Livingston . 29 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 . 29 June 2024.
  3. Web site: NJ Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 30 April 2024 . 29 June 2024.