1936 New York gubernatorial election

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.

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1936 New York gubernatorial election

← 1934 November 3, 1936 1938 â†’

Nominee Herbert H. Lehman William F. Bleakley Party Democratic Republican Alliance American Labor Popular vote 2,970,575 2,450,104 Percentage 53.45% 44.09%

County results Lehman:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Bleakley:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Herbert H. Lehman Democratic Elected Governor Herbert H. Lehman Democratic

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