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The 1784 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 30 October 1784 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 Elias Dayton.[1]
General election
On election day, 30 October 1784, incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 33 votes against his opponent candidate Elias Dayton. Livingston was sworn in for his ninth term that same day.[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Livingston | 38 | 88.37% | |
| Nonpartisan | Elias Dayton | 5 | 11.63% | |
| Total votes | 43 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References
- ^ "William Livingston". National Governors Association. Retrieved 29 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 29 June 2024.
- ^ "NJ Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.