1870 New York gubernatorial election
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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.