1840 New York gubernatorial election

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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

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.

Sources

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