New Jersey 1802 U.S. Senate, Ballot 2
- Office:
- U.S. Senate (Federal)
- Title:
- U.S. Senator
- Jurisdiction:
- Federal
- Label:
- New Jersey 1802 U.S. Senate, Ballot 2
- Date:
- 1802
- State:
- New Jersey
- Type:
- Legislative
- Iteration:
- Second Ballot
- Office/Role:
- U.S. Senate/U.S. Senator
- Candidates:
- Joseph Bloomfield, Aaron Ogden
Candidates: | Joseph Bloomfield | Aaron Ogden |
---|---|---|
Affiliation: | Republican | Federalist |
Final Result: [1][2][3] | 26 | 26 |
In convention | 26 | 26 |
Notes:
[1]The Intelligencer (Lancaster PA) uses the spelling Ogdon for Aaron Ogden.
[2]"Extract of a letter from a Gentleman at Trenton, dated November 25, 1802. 'This afternoon the two Houses of the Legislature have had a joint meeting, for the purpose of choosing a Governor... On the first question Bloomfield had 26 votes, and Stockton 26 votes; on the question being put, a 2nd time, Bloomfield had 26 votes and A. Ogdon 26 votes; so that no Governor is elected; nor is there any probability that one will be elected this year.'" The Intelligencer, and Weekly Advertiser (Lancaster, PA). December 7, 1802.
[3]"A letter from Trenton of the 25th instant, says - 'You will probably be pleased to hear that the legislature have this day had a joint meeting, the result of which is as follows - First vote - Governor, Richard Stockton 26, Joseph Bloomfield 26, Second vote - Senate Aaron Ogden 26, Joseph Bloomfield 26, Clerk .... There is now no probability of either Governor or Senator being appointed this session.' " Middlebury Mercury (Middlebury, VT). December 15, 1802.
References:
The Intelligencer, and Weekly Advertiser (Lancaster, PA). December 7, 1802.
Middlebury Mercury (Middlebury, VT). December 15, 1802.
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