New York gubernatorial election, 1798
The gubernatorial election in New York of 1798 took place in April 1798, where the governor and the vice governor of New York were elected.
Candidates
John Jay introduced himself as a Federalist to re-election for the office of governor of New York. His opponent was Robert R. Livingston of the Democratic- Republican Party. Both joined Stephen Van Rensselaer each with as lieutenant governor candidate.