1779 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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October 30, 1779
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The 1779 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 30, 1779, in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against his opponent candidate Philemon Dickinson in a rematch of the previous election.[1]
General election
On election day, October 30, 1779, incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 20 votes against his opponent candidate Philemon Dickinson. Livingston was sworn in for his fourth term on November 2, 1779.[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Livingston (incumbent) | 29 | 76.32% | |
| Nonpartisan | Philemon Dickinson | 9 | 23.68% | |
| Total votes | 38 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "William Livingston". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ↑ "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. August 14, 2009. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ↑ "NJ Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 30, 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-25.