1795 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1795 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1794 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1794
Next Election:1796 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1796
Election Date:3 November 1795
Nominee1:Richard Howell
Party1:Federalist Party
Popular Vote1:48
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:Richard Howell
Before Party:Federalist Party
After Election:Richard Howell
After Party:Federalist Party

The 1795 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 3 November 1795 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, 3 November 1795, incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Howell was sworn in for his third term 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: New Jersey 1795 Governor . elections.lib.tufts.edu . 11 January 2012 . 30 June 2024.