The 1840 New York gubernatorial election was held from November 2 to 4, 1840, to elect the

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and

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General election

Candidates

* William C. Bouck, member of the

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(Democratic) *

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, incumbent Governor since 1839 (Whig) *

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, Presbyterian minister and abolitionist (Liberty) The Whig Party nominated incumbent governor

. They nominated incumbent

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for Lieutenant Governor. The Democratic Party nominated former

er William C. Bouck. They nominated state senator

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for Lieutenant Governor. The Liberty party nominated

. They nominated Charles O. Shepard for Lieutenant Governor.

Results

The Whig ticket of Seward and Bradish was elected.

Notes

Sources

*Result
''The Tribune Almanac 1842''

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