1793 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1793 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1792 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1792
Next Election:1794 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1794
Election Date:3 June 1793
Nominee1:Richard Howell
Party1:Federalist Party
Popular Vote1:25
Percentage1:52.08%
Nominee2:Frederick Frelinghuysen
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:14
Percentage2:29.17%
Nominee3:John Rutherford
Popular Vote3:9
Percentage3:18.75%
Governor
Before Election:Thomas Henderson (Acting)
Before Party:Federalist Party
After Election:Richard Howell
After Party:Federalist Party

The 1793 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 3 June 1793 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Federalist candidate Richard Howell was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against fellow Federalist candidate and incumbent United States Senator from New Jersey Frederick Frelinghuysen and candidate John Rutherford.[1]

General election

On election day, 3 June 1793, Federalist candidate Richard Howell was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 11 votes against his foremost opponent and fellow Federalist candidate Frederick Frelinghuysen, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Howell was sworn in as the 3rd Governor of New Jersey that same day.[2] [3]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Richard Howell . 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.