1796 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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| <- 1795 | 28 October 1796 | 1797 ->

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Nominee  | Richard Howell |  |
Party  | Federalist |
Popular vote  | 48 |
Percentage  | 100.00% |

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| Governor before election

Richard Howell
Federalist

| Elected Governor

Richard Howell
Federalist

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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

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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

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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1796  Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Federalist | Richard Howell (incumbent)  | 48  | 100.00%
Total votes  | 48  | 100.00%
| Federalist hold

## References

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1. ^ "Richard Howell". National Governors Association. Retrieved 30 June 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. 14 August 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
3. ^ "New Jersey 1796 Governor". elections.lib.tufts.edu. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2024.

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