1804 New Jersey gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1804 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Country:New Jersey
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1803 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1803
Next Election:1805 New Jersey gubernatorial election
Next Year:1805
Election Date:30 October 1804
Nominee1:Joseph Bloomfield
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:37
Percentage1:69.81%
Nominee2:Richard Stockton
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:16
Percentage2:30.19%
Governor
Before Election:Joseph Bloomfield
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Joseph Bloomfield
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1804 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 30 October 1804 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Bloomfield was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against Federalist nominee and former United States Senator from New Jersey Richard Stockton in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

On election day, 30 October 1804, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Bloomfield was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 21 votes against his opponent Federalist nominee Richard Stockton, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Bloomfield was sworn in for his third 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 1804 Governor . elections.lib.tufts.edu . 11 January 2012 . 2 July 2024.