1866 New York gubernatorial election

none April 2025 1866 New York gubernatorial election New York presidential no Flag of New York (1858–1896).svg 1864 New York gubernatorial election 1864 1868 New York gubernatorial election 1868 November 6, 1866 x150px File:Reuben Fenton - Brady-Handy (cropped).jpg Reuben E. Fenton Republican Party (United States) 366,315 50.96% File:John T Hoffman (3x4 cropped).png John T. Hoffman Conservative Union 352,526 49.04% 1866 New York gubernatorial election results map by county.svg County results Fenton: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% Hoffman: #7996e2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% No Data: #808080 Governor Reuben E. Fenton Republican Party (United States) Reuben E. Fenton Republican Party (United States) The 1866 New York gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1866. Incumbent Governor Reuben Fenton was re-elected to a second term in office over Conservative Union candidate John T. Hoffman. Conservative Union nomination Candidates John Adams Dix, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and U.S. Senator (Republican)THE ALBANY CONVENTION https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1866/09/11/83458695.pdf April 28, 2025 The New York Times September 11, 1866 John T. Hoffman, mayor of New York City (Democratic) Henry C. Murphy, State Senator and former mayor of Brooklyn and U.S. Minister to the Netherlands (Democratic) Convention The Conservative Union state convention met from September 10 to 12 at Tweddle Hall in Albany. The convention was called by members of the Democratic Party with the intention of welcoming War Democrats, who had joined the National Union Party in 1864, back into the fold. They were joined by conservative Republicans who supported the Andrew Johnson administration and opposed the re-election of Governor Fenton, including Thurlow Weed. Ahead of the convention, the nomination was expected to come down to New York City mayor John T. Hoffman and John Adams Dix, with Dix rising among the delegates on the eve of the convention, especially outside of New York City. Brooklyn and Richmond County were expected to support Henry C. Murphy. There was a great deal of conflict over the organization of the convention; the Democratic portion of the delegates, supporting Hoffman, sought to delay the convention to prevent Dix from receiving the nomination. With a large lobbying effort backed with $30,000 in funding, they launched acrid criticisms of Dix, including his war record, for which they singled out his arrests and internment of Democratic dissenters.NEW-YORK STATE CONVENTION.; A Change of Prospects Since Yesterday. The Democrats Detelrmined to Have Hoffman for Governor. Remarkable Action of the Temporary Chairman. The Contest Entirely Between Dix and Hoffman. The Latter Will Probably be Nominated. To the Associated Press. AFTERNOON SESSION. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1866/09/12/83458818.html?pageNumber=4 28 April 2025 The New York Times September 12, 1866 en Motions to delay proceedings passed with the support of Hoffman and Murphy supporters in both the morning and evening sessions on September 10. The afternoon adjournment was controversial, as temporary chairman Sanford E. Church declared adjournment despite overwhelming votes against the motion. Following the adjournment, Hoffman appeared to regain the momentum, with a number of Dix supporters in the Democratic Party defecting to Hoffman. As the second day proceeded, momentum for Hoffman appeared to trend toward his unanimous nomination, with the Republicans receiving the nomination for Lietuenant Governor as consolation. On September 12, Hoffman was formally placed in nomination, and Republican Edwards Pierrepont withdrew Dix's name from consideration, endorsing Hoffman. Francis Kernan moved for nomination by acclamation, which carried enthusiastically. Robert H. Pruyn was nominated by a two-thirds vote for Lieutenant Governor.NEW-YORK STATE CONVENTION.; Mayor Hoffman Nominated for Governor. Robert H. Pruyn, of Albany, for Lieutenant-Governor. A Free and Easy Time, Devoid of Excitement. What Mr. Sandford E. Church Had to Say for Himself. Universal Easiness and Good Humor Among the Delegates. Sanguine Expectations of the More Enthusiastic. The Leading Candiates Appear on the Rostrum. What They Say, and How Their Sayings are Received. The Platform, the Other Candidates, and Other Things. Insides and Outsides and All sides of All of It. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1866/09/13/83458865.html?pageNumber=1 28 April 2025 The New York Times September 13, 1866 en General election Candidates John T. Hoffman, mayor of New York City (Conservative Union) Reuben Fenton, incumbent Governor since 1865 (Republican) Results 1866 New York gubernatorial election Reuben Fenton Republican Party (United States) 366,315 50.96% 0.39 John T. Hoffman Conservative Union #ff8c00 352,526 49.04% 0.39 718,841 100.00% New York City results Results by ward (New York County)The Tribune almanac and political register 1866-69 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.31951002271730z&seq=157 HathiTrust Ward FentonRepublican HoffmanCon. Union Total Votes % Votes % Votes 1 179 7.56% 2,190 92.44% 2,369 2 134 33.42% 267 66.58% 401 3 196 24.84% 593 75.16% 789 4 443 14.32% 2,650 85.68% 3,093 5 803 27.17% 2,152 72.83% 2,955 6 297 8.36% 3,254 91.64% 3,551 7 1,142 19.70% 4,656 80.30% 5,798 8 1,381 26.05% 3,920 73.95% 5,301 9 3,207 43.37% 4,187 56.63% 7,394 10 1,284 28.91% 3,157 71.09% 4,441 11 1,601 20.71% 6,128 79.29% 7,729 12 1,657 36.02% 2,943 63.98% 4,600 13 1,025 25.13% 3,053 74.87% 4,078 14 601 15.04% 3,396 84.96% 3,997 15 1,728 43.67% 2,229 56.33% 3,957 16 2,594 41.56% 3,647 58.44% 6,241 17 2,869 26.09% 8,128 73.91% 10,997 18 2,474 34.09% 4,783 65.91% 7,257 19 2,263 34.96% 4,210 65.04% 6,473 20 2,669 30.41% 6,109 69.59% 8,778 21 2,530 38.37% 4,063 61.63% 6,593 22 2,415 32.74% 4,962 67.26% 7,377 Totals 33,492 29.34% 80,677 70.66% 114,169 See also New York gubernatorial elections 1866 New York state election 1866 United States elections References 1866 New York Gubernatorial election Category:November 1866 in the United States Category:Tammany Hall