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1794 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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Nominee Richard Howell John Rutherford
Party Federalist

Governor before election

Richard Howell
Federalist

Elected Governor

Richard Howell
Federalist

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The 1794 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 6 November 1794 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against candidate John Rutherford. The exact results of this election are unknown.

General election

On election day, 6 November 1794, incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against his opponent candidate John Rutherford, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Howell was sworn in for his second term that same day.

Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1794
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Richard Howell (incumbent) Unknown Unknown
John Rutherford Unknown Unknown
Total votes 48 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

  1. "Richard Howell". National Governors Association. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  2. "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 June 30, 2024.
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