1799 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1799 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 29, 1799, 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 Andrew Kirkpatrick.[1]
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October 29, 1799
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General election
On election day, October 29, 1799, incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 18 votes against candidate Andrew Kirkpatrick, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Howell was sworn in for his seventh term that same day.[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Richard Howell (incumbent) | 33 | 68.75% | |
| Andrew Kirkpatrick | 15 | 31.25% | ||
| Total votes | 48 | 100.00% | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||