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The 1840 New York gubernatorial election was held from November 2 to 4, 1840, to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York.
General election
Candidates
- William C. Bouck, member of the Erie Canal Commission (Democratic)
- William H. Seward, incumbent Governor since 1839 (Whig)
- Gerrit Smith, Presbyterian[a] minister and abolitionist (Liberty)
The Whig Party nominated incumbent governor William H. Seward. They nominated incumbent Luther Bradish for Lieutenant Governor.
The Democratic Party nominated former Erie Canal Commissioner William C. Bouck. They nominated state senator Daniel S. Dickinson for Lieutenant Governor.
The Liberty party nominated Gerrit Smith. They nominated Charles O. Shepard for Lieutenant Governor.
Results
The Whig ticket of Seward and Bradish was elected.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | William H. Seward (incumbent) | 222,011 | 50.30% | −1.09% | |
| Democratic | William C. Bouck | 216,726 | 49.10% | +0.49% | |
| Liberty | Gerrit Smith | 2,662 | 0.60% | N/A | |
| Total votes | 441,399 | 100% | |||
Notes
- ^ Believing sectarianism to be inherently sinful, Smith separated from the Presbyterian Church in 1843 and established a non-denominational ministry.
Sources
- Result: The Tribune Almanac 1842
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