1816 New York gubernatorial election

Summary

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.

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%

Governor before election

Daniel D. Tompkins
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Daniel D. Tompkins
Democratic-Republican

Candidates edit

The Democratic-Republican Party nominated incumbent Daniel D. Tompkins. They nominated incumbent John Tayler for Lieutenant Governor.

The Federalist Party nominated U.S. senator Rufus King. They nominated state senator George Tibbits for Lieutenant Governor.

Results edit

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

New York Gubernatorial Election, 1816
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic-Republican Daniel D. Tompkins (incumbent) 45,412 54.02% +1.85%
Federalist Rufus King 38,647 45.98% -1.85%
Total votes 84,059 100%


Sources edit

Result: The Tribune Almanac 1841

See also edit