1793 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1793 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on June 3, 1793, in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Federalist candidate Richard Howell was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against fellow Federalist candidate and incumbent United States Senator from New Jersey Frederick Frelinghuysen and candidate John Rutherford.

General election

On election day, June 3, 1793, Federalist candidate Richard Howell was elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 11 votes against his foremost opponent and fellow Federalist candidate Frederick Frelinghuysen, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Howell was sworn in as the 3rd Governor of New Jersey that same day.