1840 New York gubernatorial election

The 1840 New York gubernatorial election was held from November 2 to 4, 1840, to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York.

New York gubernatorial election, 1840

November 2-4, 1840
 
Nominee William H. Seward William C. Bouck
Party Whig Democratic
Running mate Luther Bradish Daniel S. Dickinson
Popular vote 222,011 216,808
Percentage 50.29% 49.11%

County Results

Governor before election

William H. Seward
Whig

Elected Governor

William H. Seward
Whig

Results

1840 General election results
Governor candidate Running Mate Party Popular Vote
William H. Seward Luther Bradish Whig 222,011 (50.29%)
William C. Bouck Daniel S. Dickinson Democratic 216,808 (49.11%)
Gerrit Smith Charles O. Shepard Liberty 2,662 (0.60%)


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