New York gubernatorial election, 1902

The 1902 New York state election was held on November 4, 1902, to elect the Governor

Governor of New York

The Governor of the State of New York is the chief executive of the State of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military and naval forces. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy title of His/Her...

, the Lieutenant Governor

Lieutenant Governor of New York

The Lieutenant Governor of New York is a constitutional office in the executive branch of the government of New York State. It is the second highest ranking official in state government. The lieutenant governor is elected on a ticket with the governor for a four year term...

, the Secretary of State

Secretary of State of New York

The Secretary of State of New York is a cabinet officer in the government of the U.S. state of New York.The current Secretary of State of New York is Cesar A...

, the State Comptroller

New York State Comptroller

The New York State Comptroller is a state cabinet officer of the U.S. state of New York. The duties of the comptroller include auditing government operations and operating the state's retirement system.-History:...

, the Attorney General, the State Treasurer

New York State Treasurer

The New York State Treasurer was a state cabinet officer in the State of New York between 1776 and 1926. During the re-organization of the state government under Governor Al Smith, the office was abolished and its responsibilities transferred to the new Department of Audit and Control headed by the...

, the State Engineer

New York State Engineer and Surveyor

The New York State Engineer and Surveyor was a state cabinet officer in the State of New York between 1848 and 1926. During the re-organization of the state government under Governor Al Smith, the office was abolished and its responsibilities transferred to the Department of Public Works which was...

and a judge of the New York Court of Appeals

New York Court of Appeals

The New York Court of Appeals is the highest court in the U.S. state of New York. The Court of Appeals consists of seven judges: the Chief Judge and six associate judges who are appointed by the Governor to 14-year terms...

, as well as all members of the New York State Assembly

New York State Assembly

The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...

and the New York State Senate

New York State Senate

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History

The "Liberal Democratic" state convention met at Cooper Union

Cooper Union

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, commonly referred to simply as Cooper Union, is a privately funded college in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States, located at Cooper Square and Astor Place...

in Manhattan

Manhattan

Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...

. This party was composed of Bryan

William Jennings Bryan

William Jennings Bryan was an American politician in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. He was a dominant force in the liberal wing of the Democratic Party, standing three times as its candidate for President of the United States...

Democrats, Chicago Platform Democrats and former Populists

Populist Party (United States)

The People's Party, also known as the "Populists", was a short-lived political party in the United States established in 1891. It was most important in 1892-96, then rapidly faded away...

which were fiercely opposed to Democratic boss David B. Hill

David B. Hill

David Bennett Hill was an American politician from New York who was the 29th Governor of New York from 1885 to 1891.-Life:...

. Judge Samuel Seabury

Samuel Seabury (judge)

Samuel Seabury was an American lawyer and politician from New York.-Life:He was the son of William Jones Seabury, professor of canon law and descendant of Bishop Samuel Seabury, and Alice Van Wyck Beare. He graduated from New York Law School in 1893, and was admitted to the bar in 1894...

was Permanent Chairman. They nominated Edgar L. Ryder for Governor; J. C. Corbin, of St. Lawrence County

St. Lawrence County, New York

St. Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 111,944. The county seat is Canton. The county is named for the Saint Lawrence River, which in turn was named for the Catholic saint on whose Feast day the river was discovered by...

, for Lieutenant Governor; John B. Howarth, of Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...

, for Secretary of State; De Myre S. Fero for Comptroller; Daniel B. Casley, of Westchester County

Westchester County, New York

Westchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Westchester covers an area of and has a population of 949,113 according to the 2010 Census, residing in 45 municipalities...

, for Treasurer; Dennis Spellissey, of New York City

New York City

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, for Attorney General; John E. Dugan, of Albany County

Albany County, New York

Albany County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York, and is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Statistical Area. The name is from the title of the Duke of York and Albany, who became James II of England . As of the 2010 census, the population was 304,204...

, for State Engineer; and Robert Stewart, of Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...

, for the Court of Appeals.

The Social Democratic

Social Democratic Party (United States)

The Social Democratic Party of America was a short-lived political party in the United States, established in 1898. The group was formed out of elements of the Social Democracy of America , and was a predecessor to the Socialist Party of America, established in 1901.-Forerunners:Following the...

state convention met on July 4 at 64, East Fourth Street in Manhattan

Manhattan

. They nominated Benjamin Hanford for Governor; William Thurston Brown, of Rochester

Rochester, New York

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, for Lieutenant Governor; Leonard D. Abbott for Secretary of State; Gen. Lawrence Mayes, of New York City

New York City

, for Attorney General; Warren Atkinson, of Brooklyn

Brooklyn

, for Comptroller; Joel Moses, of Rochester

Rochester, New York

, for Treasurer; Everitt Holmes, of Peekskill

Peekskill, New York

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, for State Engineer; and John F. Clarke, of New York City

New York City

, for the Court of Appeals.

The Socialist Labor

Socialist Labor Party of America

The Socialist Labor Party of America , established in 1876 as the Workingmen's Party, is the oldest socialist political party in the United States and the second oldest socialist party in the world. Originally known as the Workingmen's Party of America, the party changed its name in 1877 and has...

state convention met on August 30 at Utica, New York

Utica, New York

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.

The Prohibition

Prohibition Party

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state convention met on September 5 at Saratoga, New York

Saratoga, New York

Saratoga is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 5,141 at the 2000 census. It is also the commonly used, but not official, name for the neighboring and much more populous city, Saratoga Springs. The major village in the town of Saratoga is Schuylerville which is...

. Alfred L. Manierre, of New York City

New York City

, was Temporary Chairman until the choice of Alphonso A. Hopkins as Permanent Chairman. They nominated Manierre for Governor; Alfred A. Hartman, of Albion

Albion, New York

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, for Lieutenant Governor; Alden W. Young, of Oswego

Oswego, New York

Oswego is a city in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 18,142 at the 2010 census. Oswego is located on Lake Ontario in north-central New York and promotes itself as "The Port City of Central New York"...

, for Secretary of State; Samuel Mitchell, of Hornellsville

Hornellsville, New York

Hornellsville is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. United States. The population was 4,042 at the 2000 census. The name is taken from a prominent pioneer family....

, for Treasurer; James McNeil, of Hudson

Hudson, New York

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, for Comptroller; Emmett F. Smith for State Engineer; Erwin J. Baldwin, of Elmira

Elmira, New York

Elmira is a city in Chemung County, New York, USA. It is the principal city of the 'Elmira, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area' which encompasses Chemung County, New York. The population was 29,200 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Chemung County.The City of Elmira is located in...

, for the Court of Appeals; and endorsed Democrat John Cunneen for Attorney General.

The Republican state convention met on September 23 and 24 at Saratoga, New York

Saratoga, New York

. Timothy E. Ellsworth

Timothy E. Ellsworth

Timothy Edwards Ellsworth was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was President pro tempore of the New York State Senate from 1896 to 1902.-Biography:He graduated from University of Rochester in 1857...

was Permanent Chairman. Governor Benjamin B. Odell, Jr., was re-nominated after a roll call in which all votes were cast for him. All other state officers were nominated by acclamation.

The Democratic state convention met on September 30 and October 1 at Saratoga, New York

Saratoga, New York

. Martin W. Littleton

Martin W. Littleton

Martin Wiley Littleton was a United States Representative from New York. Born near Kingston in Roane County, Tennessee, he moved to Texas in 1881 with his parents, who settled in Dallas. He attended the common schools, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1891 and commenced practice in Dallas...

was Permanent Chairman.

Result

Six Republicans and two Democrats were elected in a tight race.

The incumbents Odell, Miller, Bond and Gray were re-elected.

28 Republicans and 22 Democrats were elected to a two-year term (1903-04) in the New York State Senate

New York State Senate

The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. There are no limits on the number of terms one may serve...

.

89 Republicans and 61 Democrats were elected for the session of 1903 to the New York State Assembly

New York State Assembly

.

The Republican, Democratic, Social Democratic, Prohibition and Socialist Labor parties maintained automatic ballot status (necessary 10,000 votes for Governor).

**1902 state election results**
Office	Republican ticket		Democratic ticket		Social Democratic Social Democratic Party (United States) The Social Democratic Party of America was a short-lived political party in the United States, established in 1898. The group was formed out of elements of the Social Democracy of America , and was a predecessor to the Socialist Party of America, established in 1901.-Forerunners:Following the... ticket		Prohibition Prohibition Party The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement... ticket		Socialist Labor Socialist Labor Party of America The Socialist Labor Party of America , established in 1876 as the Workingmen's Party, is the oldest socialist political party in the United States and the second oldest socialist party in the world. Originally known as the Workingmen's Party of America, the party changed its name in 1877 and has... ticket		Liberal Democratic ticket
Governor Governor of New York The Governor of the State of New York is the chief executive of the State of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military and naval forces. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy title of His/Her...	Benjamin B. Odell Jr.	665,150	Bird S. Coler Bird Sim Coler Bird Sim Coler was an American politician. He established himself as a stockbroker in New York City, became prominent in municipal and State politics, and served as first Comptroller of Greater New York in 1897-1901. In 1902, he was the Democratic nominee for Governor of New York, but lost to...	656,347	Benjamin Hanford Benjamin Hanford Benjamin Hanford was an American politician during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He made two unsuccessful runs for the post of Vice President of the United States, as Eugene Debs' running mate as a candidate of the Social Democratic Party, in 1904 and 1908.-Early life:Benjamin Hanford...	23,400	Alfred L. Manierre	20,490	Daniel De Leon Daniel De Leon Daniel DeLeon was an American socialist newspaper editor, politician, Marxist theoretician, and trade union organizer. He is regarded as the forefather of the idea of revolutionary industrial unionism and was the leading figure in the Socialist Labor Party of America from 1890 until the time of...	15,886	Edgar L. Ryder	1,894
Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant Governor of New York The Lieutenant Governor of New York is a constitutional office in the executive branch of the government of New York State. It is the second highest ranking official in state government. The lieutenant governor is elected on a ticket with the governor for a four year term...	Frank W. Higgins Frank W. Higgins Frank Wayland Higgins was an American politician. He was a delegate to the 1888 Republican National Convention, and a member of the New York State Senate from 1894 to 1902. He was Lieutenant Governor of New York from 1903 to 1904, elected in 1902; and Governor of New York from 1905 to 1906,...	663,689	Charles N. Bulger	653,555	William Thurston Brown		John A. Hartman				J. C. Corbin
Secretary of State Secretary of State of New York The Secretary of State of New York is a cabinet officer in the government of the U.S. state of New York.The current Secretary of State of New York is Cesar A...	John F. O'Brien John F. O'Brien (NY secretary of state) John F. O'Brien was an American businessman and politician.-Life:He was graduated from the Fort Edward Collegiate Institute, and taught school for a year. Then he entered business, and in 1888 he succeeded his brother Edward in the wholesale commission flour business at Plattsburgh...	663,590	Frank H. Mott	631,700	Leonard D. Abbott		Alden W. Young				John B. Howarth
Comptroller New York State Comptroller The New York State Comptroller is a state cabinet officer of the U.S. state of New York. The duties of the comptroller include auditing government operations and operating the state's retirement system.-History:...	Nathan L. Miller	664,412	Charles M. Preston	651,373	Warren Atkinson		James McNeil				De Myre S. Fero
Attorney General New York State Attorney General The New York State Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of New York. The office has been in existence in some form since 1626, under the Dutch colonial government of New York.The current Attorney General is Eric Schneiderman...	Henry B. Coman	662,463	John Cunneen John Cunneen John Cunneen was an American lawyer and politician.-Life:...	671,928	Lawrence Mayes	23,832	John Cunneen John Cunneen John Cunneen was an American lawyer and politician.-Life:...		Wallace	16,473	Dennis Spellissey	1,916
Treasurer New York State Treasurer The New York State Treasurer was a state cabinet officer in the State of New York between 1776 and 1926. During the re-organization of the state government under Governor Al Smith, the office was abolished and its responsibilities transferred to the new Department of Audit and Control headed by the...	John G. Wickser John G. Wickser John G. Wickser was an American businessman and politician.-Life:He was a nephew of Philip Becker, Mayor of Buffalo. He was President of the Buffalo German Insurance Company and the Buffalo Commercial Insurance Company.As a Republican, he was New York State Treasurer from 1903 to 1904, elected in...	663,490	George R. Finch	651,949	Joel Moses		Samuel Mitchell				Daniel B. Casley
State Engineer New York State Engineer and Surveyor The New York State Engineer and Surveyor was a state cabinet officer in the State of New York between 1848 and 1926. During the re-organization of the state government under Governor Al Smith, the office was abolished and its responsibilities transferred to the Department of Public Works which was...	Edward A. Bond Edward A. Bond Edward Austin Bond was an American civil engineer and politician from New York. He was New York State Engineer and Surveyor from 1899 to 1904.-Life:...	663,674	Richard W. Sherman	651,677	Everitt Holmes		Emmett F. Smith				John E. Dugan
Judge of the Court of Appeals New York Court of Appeals The New York Court of Appeals is the highest court in the U.S. state of New York. The Court of Appeals consists of seven judges: the Chief Judge and six associate judges who are appointed by the Governor to 14-year terms...	William E. Werner William E. Werner William Edward Werner was an American lawyer and politician from New York.-Biography:...	650,505	John Clinton Gray John Clinton Gray John Clinton Gray was an American lawyer and politician from New York.-Biography:...	665,326	John F. Clarke	23,617	Erwin J. Baldwin	21,191	Anton Metzler	16,363	Robert Stewart	1,842

Obs.: "Blank and scattering" votes: 8,901 (Judge), 8,737 (Attorney), 6,632 (Governor)

Sources

The tickets: Elections in Forty-Two States Nov. 4 in NYT on October 19, 1902
Result: THE VOTE IN NOVEMBER in NYT on December 10, 1902
Result: STATE CANVASSERS MEET TO-DAY in NYT on December 12, 1902 [the numbers differ slightly from the ones published two days earlier]

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