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The 1807 New York gubernatorial election was held in April 1807 to elect the Governor. Incumbent Governor Morgan Lewis ran for a second consecutive term in office but was defeated by Daniel D. Tompkins, who had the support of the influential Clinton family.
Background
Following the 1804 New York gubernatorial election and the Burr-Hamilton duel, which resulted in the death of Federalist leader Alexander Hamilton and the political disgrace of Vice President and Tammany Hall leader Aaron Burr, New York was politically dominated by two Republican factions led by two powerful families. The Clinton family was led by Vice President of the United States and former Governor George Clinton and his nephew, New York City mayor De Witt Clinton. The Livingston family was led by Robert R. Livingston, Edward Livingston, and their brother-in-law, Governor Morgan Lewis.
General election
Candidates
- Morgan Lewis, incumbent Governor since 1804 (Livingston Republican)
- Daniel D. Tompkins, associate justice of the New York Supreme Court of Judicature (Clinton Republican)
Results
In a reversal of the result of the 1804 results, Lewis carried five of the six counties he had lost to Aaron Burr.[a]
Despite losing New York City's 1,673 votes to 1,807,[1] Daniel D. Tompkins defeated incumbent Morgan Lewis.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Republican | Daniel D. Tompkins | 35,074 | 53.09% | |
| Livingston Republican | Morgan Lewis (incumbent) | 30,989 | 46.91% | |
| Total votes | 66,063 | 100% | ||
References
- ^ "Official Return of Votes". The New York Evening Post. May 2, 1807. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
- ^ The Tribune Almanac 1841
See also
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