1870 New York gubernatorial election

1870 New York gubernatorial election

November 8, 1870
 
Nominee John T. Hoffman Stewart L. Woodford
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 399,490 366,424
Percentage 52.16% 47.84%

County results
Hoffman:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Woodford:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
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Governor before election

John T. Hoffman
Democratic

Elected Governor

John T. Hoffman
Democratic

The 1870 New York gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1870. Incumbent Governor John T. Hoffman won re-election to a second term in office over Republican Stewart L. Woodford. As of 2025, this is the most recent time a former mayor of New York City was elected Governor of New York or to any higher office.