# 1783 New Jersey gubernatorial election

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The 1783 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 6 November 1783 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 John Cooper.

## General election

On election day, 6 November 1783, incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 32 votes against his opponent candidate John Cooper. Livingston was sworn in for his eighth term that same day.

### Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1783 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Nonpartisan | William Livingston (incumbent) | 33 | 97.06% |
| | Nonpartisan | John Cooper | 1 | 2.94% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 34 | 100.00% |
| | Nonpartisan hold | Nonpartisan hold | Nonpartisan hold | Nonpartisan hold |