The 1796 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place between November 4 and December 7, 1796, as part of the 1796 United States presidential election. The state legislature chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.

1796 United States presidential election in New Jersey

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Nominee John Adams Thomas Pinckney Party Federalist Federalist Home state Massachusetts South Carolina Electoral vote 7 7 Percentage 100.00% –

President before election George Washington Independent Elected President John Adams Federalist

During this election, New Jersey cast seven electoral votes for incumbent Vice President John Adams.^[1]