1816 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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October 24, 1816
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The 1816 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 24, 1816, in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Mahlon Dickerson was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]
General election
On election day, October 24, 1816, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Mahlon Dickerson was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Dickerson was sworn in for his second term that same day.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic-Republican | Mahlon Dickerson (incumbent) | 52 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 52 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "Mahlon Dickerson". National Governors Association. January 19, 2010. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ↑ New Jersey Legislature. Journal of the Legislative Council. 1816 sess., 326, accessed September 21, 2024