1802 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1802 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 28, 1802, in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Joseph Bloomfield ran against Federalist nominee and former United States senator from New Jersey Richard Stockton in a rematch of the previous election. But both received the same number of votes from the New Jersey General Assembly, resulting in a deadlocked election. The legislature was unable to pick a winning candidate, and on November 25, 1802, the vice-president of the Legislative Council John Lambert was appointed as acting governor to serve out the one-year term.[1]
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October 28, 1802
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General election
On election day, October 28, 1802, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Joseph Bloomfield received the same number of votes from the New Jersey General Assembly as his opponent Federalist nominee Richard Stockton, resulting in a deadlocked election. On November 25, 1802, it was decided to appoint the vice-president of the Legislative Council John Lambert as acting governor so he could serve out the one-year term, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Lambert was sworn in as acting governor on November 25, 1802.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Joseph Bloomfield (incumbent) | 26 | 50.00% | |
| Federalist | Richard Stockton | 26 | 50.00% | |
| Total votes | 52 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||