1789 New York gubernatorial election
The 1789 New York gubernatorial election was held in April 1789 to elect the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor of New York.
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Candidates
Incumbent George Clinton and justice of the New York Supreme Court Robert Yates, both members of the Anti-Administration faction, ran for Governor.
Incumbent Pierre Van Cortlandt was the only candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
Results
Clinton and Van Cortlandt were elected Governor and Lieutenant Governor respectively.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Administration | George Clinton | 6,391 | 51.74% | |
| Anti-Administration | Robert Yates | 5,962 | 48.26% | |
| Total votes | 12,353 | 100% | ||
Sources
Result: The Tribune Almanac 1841
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