1803 New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1803 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 27, 1803, in order to elect the governor of New Jersey. Former Democratic-Republican governor Joseph Bloomfield was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against Federalist nominee and former United States senator from New Jersey Richard Stockton in another rematch of the previous election.[1]
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October 27, 1803
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General election
On election day, October 27, 1803, former Democratic-Republican governor Joseph Bloomfield was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 16 votes against his opponent Federalist nominee Richard Stockton, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Bloomfield was sworn in for his second non-consecutive term that same day.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Joseph Bloomfield | 33 | 66.00% | |
| Federalist | Richard Stockton | 17 | 34.00% | |
| Total votes | 50 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||
