1796 United States presidential election in New Jersey

The 1796 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place between November 4 and December 7, 1796, as part of the 1796 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose 7 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1796 United States presidential election in New Jersey

November 4 - December 7, 1796
 
Nominee John Adams Thomas Pinckney
Party Federalist Federalist
Home state Massachusetts South Carolina
Electoral vote 7 7
Percentage 100%

President before election

George Washington
Nonpartisan

Elected President

John Adams
Federalist

During this election, New Jersey cast 7 electoral votes for incumbent Vice President John Adams.

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