1814 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1814 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 28 October 1814 in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor William Sanford Pennington was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against former Federalist governor Aaron Ogden.[1]

1814 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Sanford Pennington Aaron Ogden
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 29 23
Percentage 55.77% 44.23%

Governor before election

William Sanford Pennington
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

William Sanford Pennington
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 28 October 1814, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor William Sanford Pennington was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 6 votes against his opponent former Federalist governor Aaron Ogden, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Pennington was sworn in for his second term that same day.[2]

Results

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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1814
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican William Sanford Pennington (incumbent) 29 55.77%
Federalist Aaron Ogden 23 44.23%
Total votes 52 100.00%
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "William Sanford Pennington". National Governors Association. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  2. ^ "New Jersey 1814 Governor". elections.lib.tufts.edu. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2024.