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1974 New York gubernatorial election

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The 1974 New York gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974 to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York. Incumbent Republican governor Malcolm Wilson, who had ascended to the governorship following Nelson Rockefeller's resignation to begin work with the Commission on Critical Choices for Americans in 1973, was defeated by Democratic Hugh Carey. Carey became the first Democratic Governor of New York since W. Averell Harriman left office in 1958 after suffering defeat from Nelson Rockefeller in the election that same year.

1974 New York gubernatorial election
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Nominee Hugh Carey Malcolm Wilson
Party Democratic Republican
Alliance Liberal Conservative
Running mate Mary Anne Krupsak Ralph G. Caso
Popular vote 3,028,503 2,219,667
Percentage 57.22% 41.94%
County results

Carey:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Wilson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Malcolm Wilson
Republican

Elected Governor

Hugh Carey
Democratic

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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  • Hugh Carey, U.S. Representative from Brooklyn
  • Howard J. Samuels, consumer advocate and former Administrator of the United States Small Business Administration

Withdrew

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Results

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Democratic primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Hugh Carey 600,283 60.78
Democratic Howard J. Samuels 387,369 39.22
Total votes 987,652 100.00

Conservative primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Conservative convention results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Conservative Malcolm Wilson (incumbent) 21,279 59.79
Conservative T. David Bullard 14,312 40.21
Total votes 35,591 100.00

General election

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Candidates

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  • Wayne S. Amato (Courage)
  • Hugh Carey, U.S. Representative from Brooklyn (Democratic and Liberal)
  • Anton Chaitkin, author, historian, and LaRouche movement political activist (U.S. Labor)
  • John Emanuel (Socialist Labor)
  • Derrick Morrison (Socialist Workers)
  • Jose A. Ristorrucci (Communist)
  • Jerome Tuccille, investment manager and anti-tax activist (Free Libertarian)
  • Malcolm Wilson, incumbent Governor since 1973 (Republican and Conservative)

Results

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New York gubernatorial election, 1974
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Hugh Carey 2,807,724 53.05%
Liberal Hugh Carey 220,779 4.17%
Total Hugh Carey 3,028,503 57.22% +16.95%
Republican Malcolm Wilson 1,950,587 36.85%
Conservative Malcolm Wilson 269,080 5.08%
Total Malcolm Wilson (incumbent) 2,219,667 41.94% −10.47%
Courage Wayne S. Amato 12,459 0.24% N/A
Libertarian Jerome Tuccille 10,503 0.20% N/A
Socialist Workers Derrick Morrison 8,857 0.17% +0.07%
Communist Jose A. Ristorrucci 5,232 0.24% −0.03%
Socialist Labor John Emanuel 4,574 0.09% +0.02%
U.S. Labor Anton Chaitkin 3,151 0.06% N/A
Majority 808,836 15.28% +3.14%
Turnout 5,292,946
Democratic gain from Republican

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ronan, Thomas P. (May 31, 1974). "Reid Halts His Campaign Amid Rumors of a Pullout". The New York Times. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  2. ^ Tolchin, Martin (February 21, 1974). "Reid, in a Detailed Disclosure, Puts Net Worth at $4.1‐Million". The New York Times. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  3. ^ "Our Campaigns - NY Governor - D Primary Race - Sep 10, 1974".
  4. ^ "Our Campaigns - NY Governor - C Convention Race - Jun 14, 1974".


   

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