1783 New York gubernatorial election

none January 2025 November 2013 1783 New York gubernatorial election New York 1778 Presidential no 1780 New York gubernatorial election 1780 1786 New York gubernatorial election 1786 April 29–May 1, 1783 150x150px George Clinton by Ezra Ames (3x4 cropped).jpg George Clinton Nonpartisan politician 3,584 75.50% Schuyler (4x5 cropped).jpg Philip Schuyler Nonpartisan politician 643 13.55% 3x4.svg Ephraim Paine Nonpartisan politician 520 10.95% Governor George Clinton Nonpartisan politician George Clinton Nonpartisan politician A gubernatorial election was held in New York from April 29 to May 1, 1783. George Clinton, the incumbent governor, defeated Philip Schuyler, the surveyor general, and Ephraim Paine, the senator from the middle district.Dubin Michael J. United States Gubernatorial Election, 1776–1860: The Official Results by State and County 2003 McFarland Jeffersonville, N.C. 159–60 https://archive.org/details/unitedstatesgube0000dubi/page/160/mode/2up Hough Franklin B. Gazetteer of the State of New York [...] 1872 Albany 23 https://www.google.com/books/edition/Gazetteer_of_the_State_of_New_York/iFcHU8qXkxgC?hl=en&gbpv=0 Background In March 1783, the New York legislature repealed the act granting all import duties to the United States government under the Articles of Confederation. In its place, the legislature passed a law granting such duties but restricting their collection and reserving the power of appointment of collecting officers to the state of New York. The tariff duties issue, along with the ongoing debate over the new Constitution of the United States, formed the basis for the early development of political factions in the state.Jenkins 1846 20–23 The import duties, which were incredibly valuable given the prominence of the Port of New York City, formed the basis of a larger debate over the nature of New York's sovereignty and association with the other independent American states.Jenkins 1846 20–23 The nationalist faction, which supported the unrestricted grant of duties to the United States, was led by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Robert R. Livingston, Philip Schuyler, and the Van Rensselaer family.Jenkins 1846 20–23 The opposition was led by Governor George Clinton, who had served in the state's highest office since its establishment following the Revolution with little opposition, having been returned unanimously in 1780. His supporters included Robert Yates, John Lansing, and Melancton Smith.Jenkins 1846 20–23 These factions are informally known as the Federalists and anti-Federalists, respectively. Results 1783 New York gubernatorial electionDubin Michael J. United States Gubernatorial Election, 1776–1860: The Official Results by State and County 2003 McFarland Jeffersonville, N.C. 159–60 https://archive.org/details/unitedstatesgube0000dubi/page/160/mode/2up George Clinton (incumbent) Nonpartisan candidate 3,584 75.50% Philip Schuyler Nonpartisan candidate 643 13.55% Ephraim Paine Nonpartisan candidate 520 10.95% 4,747 100% See also New York gubernatorial elections New York state elections References Bibliography https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_OKQXxWCJ07kC/ History of Political Parties in the State of New-York Jenkins John Stilwell 1846 Alden & Markham Auburn, N.Y. 1783 Category:United States gubernatorial elections in the 1780s Gubernatorial Category:George Clinton Category:Confederation period