1824 New York gubernatorial election

The 1824 New York gubernatorial election was held from November 1 to 3, 1824. Former Governor DeWitt Clinton returned to office for a third non-consecutive term, defeating Samuel Young.

General election

Candidates

• DeWitt Clinton, former Governor of New York, U.S. Senator, and mayor of New York City (Clintonian Republican)
• Samuel Young, member of the Erie Canal Commission (anti-Clintonian Republican)

The Clintonian faction of the Democratic-Republican Party nominated former Governor DeWitt Clinton. The anti-Clintonian faction nominated Erie Canal Commissioner Samuel Young.

Results

The Clintonian ticket of Clinton and Tallmadge won.

Sources

Result: The Tribune Almanac 1841