1779 New Jersey gubernatorial election
The 1779 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 30, 1779, in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against his opponent candidate Philemon Dickinson in a rematch of the previous election.[1]
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General election
On election day, October 30, 1779, incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 20 votes against his opponent candidate Philemon Dickinson. Livingston was sworn in for his fourth term on 2 November 1779.[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Livingston | 29 | 76.32% | |
| Nonpartisan | Philemon Dickinson | 9 | 23.68% | |
| Total votes | 38 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References
- "William Livingston". National Governors Association. Retrieved 25 June 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". archive.org. 14 August 2009. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- "NJ Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
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