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1792 New Jersey gubernatorial election

← 1791 29 October 1792 1793 →
 
Nominee William Paterson
Party Federalist
Popular vote 37
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

William Paterson
Federalist

Elected Governor

William Paterson
Federalist

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The 1792 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 29 October 1792 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.

General election

On election day, 29 October 1792, 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 third term that same day.

Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1792
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist William Paterson (incumbent) 37 100.00%
Total votes 37 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

  1. "William Paterson". National Governors Association. January 19, 2010. 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". August 14, 2009. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  3. "NJ Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
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