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1779 New Jersey gubernatorial election
The 1779 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 30, 1779, in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey . Incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against his opponent candidate Philemon Dickinson in a rematch of the previous election .[ 1]
General election
On election day, October 30, 1779, incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 20 votes against his opponent candidate Philemon Dickinson . Livingston was sworn in for his fourth term on 2 November 1779.[ 2] [ 3]
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