1815 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1815 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 26 October 1815 in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Democratic-Republican nominee and former attorney general of Pennsylvania Mahlon Dickerson was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 26 October 1815, Democratic-Republican nominee Mahlon Dickerson was 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 as the 7th governor of New Jersey that same day.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Mahlon Dickerson | 52 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 52 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Mahlon Dickerson". National Governors Association. 19 January 2010. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "New Jersey 1815 Governor". elections.lib.tufts.edu. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
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