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New Jersey gubernatorial election
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The 1801 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 31 October 1801 in order to elect the
Governor of New Jersey.
Democratic-Republican nominee and former
Mayor of Burlington
Joseph Bloomfield was elected by the
New Jersey General Assembly against
Federalist nominee and former
United States Senator from
New Jersey
Richard Stockton.
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General election
On election day, 31 October 1801,
Democratic-Republican nominee
Joseph Bloomfield was elected by the
New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 10 votes against his opponent
Federalist nominee
Richard Stockton, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Bloomfield was sworn in as the 4th
Governor of New Jersey that same day.
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Results
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