1816 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1816 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 24 October 1816 in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Mahlon Dickerson was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

1816 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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Nominee Mahlon Dickerson
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 52
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Mahlon Dickerson
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Mahlon Dickerson
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 24 October 1816, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Mahlon Dickerson was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Dickerson was sworn in for his second term that same day.[2]

Results

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New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1816
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Mahlon Dickerson (incumbent) 52 100.00%
Total votes 52 100.00%
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Mahlon Dickerson". National Governors Association. 19 January 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  2. ^ New Jersey Legislature. Journal of the Legislative Council. 1816 sess., 326, accessed 21 September 2024