1824 New York gubernatorial election

The 1824 New York gubernatorial election was held from November 1 to 3, 1824. Former Governor DeWitt Clinton returned to office for a third non-consecutive term, defeating Samuel Young.

1824 New York gubernatorial election

November 1—3, 1824

Nominee DeWitt Clinton Samuel Young Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Alliance Clintonian anti-Clintonian Popular vote 103,452 87,093 Percentage 54.29% 45.71%

County results Clinton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Young:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Joseph C. Yates Democratic-Republican Elected Governor DeWitt Clinton Democratic-Republican

General election

Candidates

• DeWitt Clinton, former Governor of New York, U.S. Senator, and mayor of New York City (Clintonian Republican)
• Samuel Young, member of the Erie Canal Commission (anti-Clintonian Republican)

The Clintonian faction of the Democratic-Republican Party nominated former Governor DeWitt Clinton. The anti-Clintonian faction nominated Erie Canal Commissioner Samuel Young.

Results

The Clintonian ticket of Clinton and Tallmadge won.

New York gubernatorial election, 1824

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic-Republican (Clintonian)	DeWitt Clinton	103,452	54.29%
	Democratic-Republican (anti-Clintonian)	Samuel Young	87,093	45.71%
Total votes			190,545	100%

Sources

Result: The Tribune Almanac 1841