New York gubernatorial election, 1777

The gubernatorial election in New York from 1777 took place in June 1777. Were elected the governor and the vice governor of New York.

Expiration

The election took place on 1 June 1777 but it was due to the American Revolution some time to collect the votes and counting, so that the final official result was announced until July 9. On July 11, George Clinton took the election for governor of New York and went straight to his work, the outstanding oath of office was, as soon as he could leave his military command safely made.

At that time there were no political parties, the Democratic- Republican and Federalist Party were the only 1789, until then any candidacy was personal. Furthermore, the candidacy for the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor took place independently, ie a candidate could ask for both offices to choice ( "running mates" ). The New York Committee of Safety favored Philip Schuyler to Governor George Clinton and Vice Governor.

Result

George Clinton was both elected governor and vice- governor. As a result, Clinton formally joined back as vice governor and the runner- Pierre Van Cortlandt, at that time the President of the Committee of Safety, took office.

Candidates for the office of the Governor of New York

Candidates for the office of Lieutenant Governor of New York

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