1786 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1786 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 31, 1786, 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 Abraham Clark.[1]
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October 31, 1786
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General election
On election day, October 31, 1786, incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 30 votes against his opponent candidate Abraham Clark. Livingston was sworn in for his eleventh term that same day.[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Livingston (incumbent) | 38 | 82.61% | |
| Nonpartisan | Abraham Clark | 8 | 17.39% | |
| Total votes | 46 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
