1794 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1794 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1794, in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against candidate John Rutherford. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]
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November 6, 1794
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General election
On election day, November 6, 1794, incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against his opponent candidate John Rutherford, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Howell was sworn in for his second term that same day.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Richard Howell (incumbent) | Unknown | Unknown | |
| John Rutherford | Unknown | Unknown | ||
| Total votes | 48 | 100.00% | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||