The 1786 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on October 31, 1786, 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 Abraham Clark.

General election

On election day, October 31, 1786, incumbent Governor William Livingston was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 30 votes against his opponent candidate Abraham Clark. Livingston was sworn in for his eleventh term that same day.

Results

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1786
PartyCandidateVotes%
NonpartisanWilliam Livingston (incumbent)3882.61%
NonpartisanAbraham Clark817.39%
Total votes46100.00%
Nonpartisan hold