1789 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1789 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1788 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1788
Next Election:1790 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1790
Election Date:31 October 1789
Nominee1:William Livingston
Party1:Nonpartisan politician
Popular Vote1:48
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:William Livingston
Before Party:Nonpartisan politician
After Election:William Livingston
After Party:Nonpartisan politician

The 1789 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 31 October 1789 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Governor William Livingston was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, 31 October 1789, incumbent Governor William Livingston was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed. Livingston was sworn in for his fourteenth 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.