1802 United States gubernatorial elections information
1802 United States gubernatorial elections
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March 9, 1802 – December 11, 1802
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12 state governorships (including 1 special election)
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Democratic-Republican
Federalist
Last election
11 governorships
5 governorships
Seats before
11
5
Seats won
8
4
Seats after
12
4
Seat change
1
1
Seats up
7
5
Democratic-Republican gain Democratic-Republican hold Federalist gain Federalist hold
United States gubernatorial elections were held in 1802, in 12 states, concurrent with the House and Senate elections.
Six governors were elected by popular vote and six were elected by state legislatures.
In Georgia, a special election was held following the resignation of incumbent Governor Josiah Tattnall.
In New Jersey, three tied ballots were taken in October and November, resulting in no choice of Governor. The Vice-President of the Executive Council, John Lambert, served the term as acting Governor.
In North Carolina, the winner of the ordinary election, John B. Ashe, died before taking office. A special election was then held.
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