1783 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1783 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1783, 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 John Cooper.[1]
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November 6, 1783
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General election
On election day, November 6, 1783, incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 32 votes against his opponent candidate John Cooper. Livingston was sworn in for his eighth term that same day.[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Livingston (incumbent) | 33 | 97.06% | |
| Nonpartisan | John Cooper | 1 | 2.94% | |
| Total votes | 34 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||