The 1789 New York gubernatorial election was held in April 1789 to elect the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor of New York.

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1789 New York gubernatorial election

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Nominee George Clinton Robert Yates Party Anti-Administration Anti-Administration Popular vote 6,391 5,962 Percentage 51.74% 48.26%

County results Clinton:      50–60%      70–80%      80-90%      >90% Yates:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election George Clinton Nonpartisan Elected Governor George Clinton Nonpartisan

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Incumbent George Clinton and justice of the New York Supreme Court Robert Yates, both members of the Anti-Administration faction, ran for Governor.

Incumbent Pierre Van Cortlandt was the only candidate for Lieutenant Governor.

Clinton and Van Cortlandt were elected Governor and Lieutenant Governor respectively.

Result: The Tribune Almanac 1841

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