1799 New Jersey gubernatorial election

The 1799 New Jersey gubernatorial election was held on 29 October 1799 in order to elect the Governor of New Jersey. Incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly against candidate Andrew Kirkpatrick.

General election
On election day, 29 October 1799, incumbent Federalist Governor Richard Howell was re-elected by the New Jersey General Assembly by a margin of 18 votes against candidate Andrew Kirkpatrick, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Howell was sworn in for his seventh term that same day.