1792 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1792 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1791 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1791
Next Election:1793 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1793
Election Date:29 October 1792
Nominee1:William Paterson
Party1:Federalist Party
Popular Vote1:37
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:William Paterson
Before Party:Federalist Party
After Election:William Paterson
After Party:Federalist Party

The 1792 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 29 October 1792 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Federalist Governor William Paterson was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, 29 October 1792, incumbent Federalist Governor William Paterson was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Paterson was sworn in for his third term that same day.[2] [3]

Results

Notes and References

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