1842 New York gubernatorial election
The 1842 New York gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1842, to elect the Governor and Governor of New York.
Background
This was the first gubernatorial election in New York which was held on a single day. Until 1841, the State elections had been held during three days beginning on the first Monday in November. In 1842, the State Legislature fixed the election day permanently on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November.General election
Candidates
- William C. Bouck, former member of the Erie Canal Commission and nominee for Governor in 1840
- Luther Bradish, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Alvan Stewart
The Whig Party nominated Lieutenant Governor Luther Bradish. They nominated state senator Gabriel Furman for Lieutenant Governor.
The Liberty Party nominated Alvan Stewart. They nominated Charles O. Shepard for Lieutenant Governor.