1795 New York gubernatorial election
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The 1795 New York gubernatorial election was held in April 1795 to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York.
Candidates[edit]
The Federalist Party nominated Chief Justice of the United States John Jay who had been their nominee in 1792 and lost in a controversial and narrow election. They nominated state senator Stephen Van Rensselaer for Lieutenant Governor.
The Democratic-Republican Party nominated Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court Robert Yates. They nominated former U.S. representative William Floyd for Lieutenant Governor.
Results[edit]
The Federalist ticket of Jay and Van Rensselaer was elected.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | John Jay | 13,481 | 53.79% | +4.11% | |
| Democratic-Republican | Robert Yates | 11,892 | 46.21% | -4.11% | |
| Total votes | 25,373 | 100% | |||
Sources[edit]
Result: The Tribune Almanac 1841
See also[edit]
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