1803 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1803 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1802 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1802
Next Election:1804 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1804
Election Date:27 October 1803
Nominee1:Joseph Bloomfield
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:33
Percentage1:66.00%
Nominee2:Richard Stockton
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:17
Percentage2:34.00%
Governor
Before Election:John Lambert (Acting)
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Joseph Bloomfield
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1803 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 27 October 1803 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Former Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Bloomfield was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against Federalist nominee and former United States Senator from New Jersey Richard Stockton in another rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

On election day, 27 October 1803, former Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Bloomfield was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 16 votes against his opponent Federalist nominee Richard Stockton, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Bloomfield was sworn in for his second non-consecutive term that same day.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joseph Bloomfield . 2 July 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: New Jersey 1803 Governor . elections.lib.tufts.edu . 11 January 2012 . 2 July 2024.