1780 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1780 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 30, 1780, in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against his opponents candidates David Brearley and Philemon Dickinson.[1]
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October 30, 1780
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General election
On election day, October 30, 1780, incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 22 votes against his foremost opponent candidate David Brearley. Livingston was sworn in for his fifth term that same day.[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Livingston (incumbent) | 28 | 77.78% | |
| Nonpartisan | David Brearley | 6 | 16.67% | |
| Nonpartisan | Philemon Dickinson | 2 | 5.55% | |
| Total votes | 36 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||