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1798 New York gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Jay Robert R. Livingston
Party Federalist Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 16,012 13,632
Percentage 54.01% 45.99%

County results
Jay:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80-90%      >90%
Livingston:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80-90%

Governor before election

John Jay
Federalist

Elected Governor

John Jay
Federalist

The 1798 New York gubernatorial election was held in April 1798 to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York.

Candidates

The Federalist Party nominated incumbent John Jay. They nominated incumbent Stephen Van Rensselaer for Lieutenant Governor.

The Democratic-Republican Party nominated Chancellor of New York Robert R. Livingston. They also nominated incumbent Stephen Van Rensselaer for Lieutenant Governor.

Results

The Federalist ticket of Jay and Van Rensselaer was elected.

New York Gubernatorial Election, 1798
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Federalist John Jay (incumbent) 16,012 54.01% +0.22%
Democratic-Republican Robert R. Livingston 13,632 45.99% -0.22%
Total votes 29,644 100%


Sources

Result: The Tribune Almanac 1841

See also