1794 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1794 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1793 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1793
Next Election:1795 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1795
Election Date:6 November 1794
Nominee1:Richard Howell
Party1:Federalist Party
Nominee2:John Rutherford
Governor
Before Election:Richard Howell
Before Party:Federalist Party
After Election:Richard Howell
After Party:Federalist Party

The 1794 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 6 November 1794 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against candidate John Rutherford. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]

General election

On election day, 6 November 1794, incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against his opponent candidate John Rutherford, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Howell was sworn in for his second term that same day.[2]

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.