New York 1817 Governor, Nomination

Office:
Governor (State)
Title:
Governor
Jurisdiction:
State
Label:
New York 1817 Governor, Nomination
Date:
1817
State:
New York
Type:
Legislative
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
Governor/Governor
Candidates:
DeWitt Clinton, Peter B. Porter
Candidates: DeWitt Clinton[1]Peter B. Porter
Affiliation:RepublicanRepublican
Final Result: [2][3][4]8541

Notes:

[1]Nominated.
[2]This convention was composed of the Republican members of the Legislature and in those counties where the Federalist held the Assembly seats, County Delegates were chosen by local Republican to attend the Convention so that all the counties were represented. The persons nominated at this Convention would then become the party candidates in the General Election when the Governor, etc. were chosen by popular vote. In 1817 the Federalist did not contest the election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
[3]"New York, March 29, The Convention of Delegates, appointed to make a nomination for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of this State, met at Albany on Tuesday last. The meeting continued in session to a late hour at night, when the votes stood. Majority for Mr. Clinton was 44. The meeting also nominated John Tyler, Esq. for Lieutenant Governor." Republican Star and General Advertiser (Easton, MD). April 8, 1817.
[4]"A discussion arose about admitting certain delegates, which lasted till near midnight, when it was determined to reject the delegates from Dutchess, Orange, and Kings, there having been contested elections in those ocunties, and two sets of delegates chosen in each." Orange County Patriot; or, the Spirit of Seventy-Six (Goshen, NY). April 1, 1817.

References:

Orange County Patriot; or, the Spirit of Seventy-Six (Goshen, NY). April 1, 1817.
The Alexandria Herald (Alexandria, VA). April 2, 1817.
Republican Star and General Advertiser (Easton, MD). April 8, 1817.

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handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).

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