The 1936 New York gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936, to elect the Governor of New York. Incumbent Democratic governor Herbert H. Lehman ran for re-election, and he defeated Republican William F. Bleakley in the general election.
General election Candidates William F. Bleakley, former Justice of the New York Supreme Court's 9th District (Republican)BLEAKLEY WINS ON FIRST in NYT on September 30, 1936 (subscription required) Harry W. Laidler, (Socialist)STATE SOCIALISTS CHOOSE LAIDLER in NYT on June 28, 1936 (subscription required) Herbert H. Lehman, Governor of New York since 1933 (Democratic)Harmony Marks Democratic Convention as Entire Ticket Is Swiftly Approved; LEHMAN RENAMED BY ACCLAMATION in NYT on September 30, 1936 (subscription required) Robert Minor, (Communist)COMMUNISTS PICK SLATE in NYT on June 15, 1936 (subscription required)
Results
See also 1936 New York state election New York gubernatorial elections
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