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The 1796 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 28 October 1796 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]
General election
On election day, 28 October 1796, incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was unanimously re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Howell was sworn in for his fourth term that same day.[2][3]
Results
References
- ^ "Richard Howell". 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.
- ^ "New Jersey 1796 Governor". elections.lib.tufts.edu. January 11, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2024.