1804 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1804 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 30 October 1804 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Bloomfield was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against Federalist nominee and former United States Senator from New Jersey Richard Stockton in a rematch of the previous election.[1]
General election
On election day, 30 October 1804, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Bloomfield was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 21 votes against his opponent Federalist nominee Richard Stockton, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Bloomfield was sworn in for his third term that same day.[2]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | Joseph Bloomfield (incumbent) | 37 | 69.81% | |
Federalist | Richard Stockton | 16 | 30.19% | |
Total votes | 53 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic-Republican hold |
References
- ^ "Joseph Bloomfield". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "New Jersey 1804 Governor". elections.lib.tufts.edu. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2024.