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1816 New York gubernatorial election

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1816 New York gubernatorial election

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Nominee Daniel D. Tompkins Rufus King
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 45,412 38,647
Percentage 54.02% 45.98%

County results
Tompkins:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      90–100%
King:      50–60%      60–70%      90–100%

Governor before election

Daniel D. Tompkins
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Daniel D. Tompkins
Democratic-Republican

The 1816 New York gubernatorial election was held in April 1816 to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York. Governor Tompkins had received the nomination of the Congressional Caucus for Vice President as James Monroe's running-mate. Senator King would receive the votes for President of those Federalist Electors chosen that fall.

General election

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Candidates

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  • Rufus King, United States Senator and former Minister to the United Kingdom (Federalist)
  • Daniel D. Tompkins, incumbent Governor since 1807 (Republican)

Results

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The Democratic-Republican ticket of Tompkins and Tayler was elected.

1816 New York gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic-Republican Daniel D. Tompkins (incumbent) 45,412 54.02% Increase 1.85
Federalist Rufus King 38,647 45.98% Decrease 1.85
Total votes 84,059 100%

References

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See also

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