The 1791 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 29 October 1791 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Federalist Governor William Paterson was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]
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General election
editOn election day, 29 October 1791, incumbent Federalist Governor William Paterson was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Paterson was sworn in for his second term that same day.[2][3]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | William Paterson (incumbent) | 37 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 37 | 100.00% | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ "William Paterson". National Governors Association. January 19, 2010. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "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". August 14, 2009. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "NJ Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.