1785 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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October 28, 1785
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The 1785 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 28, 1785, 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 David Brearley.[1]
General election
On election day, October 28, 1785, incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 36 votes against his opponent candidate David Brearley. Livingston was sworn in for his tenth term on October 30, 1785.[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Livingston (incumbent) | 38 | 95.00% | |
| Nonpartisan | David Brearley | 2 | 5.00% | |
| Total votes | 40 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "William Livingston". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ↑ "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 2024-06-29.
- ↑ "NJ Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 30, 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-29.