1974 New York gubernatorial election

The 1974 New York gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974 to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York. Incumbent Republican governor Malcolm Wilson, who had ascended to the governorship following Nelson Rockefeller's resignation to begin work with the Commission on Critical Choices for Americans in 1973, was defeated by Democratic Hugh Carey. Carey became the first Democratic Governor of New York since W. Averell Harriman left office in 1958 after suffering defeat from Nelson Rockefeller in the election that same year.

1974 New York gubernatorial election

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Nominee Hugh Carey Malcolm Wilson Party Democratic Republican Alliance Liberal Conservative Running mate Mary Anne Krupsak Ralph G. Caso Popular vote 3,028,503 2,219,667 Percentage 57.22% 41.94%

County results Carey:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Wilson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Malcolm Wilson Republican Elected Governor Hugh Carey Democratic

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Hugh Carey, U.S. Representative from Brooklyn
• Howard J. Samuels, consumer advocate and former Administrator of the United States Small Business Administration

Withdrew

• Ogden Reid, U.S. Representative from Purchase (withdrew May 31, 1974)^[1][2]

Results

Democratic primary results^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Hugh Carey	600,283	60.78
	Democratic	Howard J. Samuels	387,369	39.22
Total votes			987,652	100.00

Conservative primary

Candidates

• Malcolm Wilson, incumbent Governor since 1973
• T. David Bullard

Results

Conservative convention results^[4]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Conservative	Malcolm Wilson (incumbent)	21,279	59.79
	Conservative	T. David Bullard	14,312	40.21
Total votes			35,591	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Wayne S. Amato (Courage)
• Hugh Carey, U.S. Representative from Brooklyn (Democratic and Liberal)
• Anton Chaitkin, author, historian, and LaRouche movement political activist (U.S. Labor)
• John Emanuel (Socialist Labor)
• Derrick Morrison (Socialist Workers)
• Jose A. Ristorrucci (Communist)
• Jerome Tuccille, investment manager and anti-tax activist (Free Libertarian)
• Malcolm Wilson, incumbent Governor since 1973 (Republican and Conservative)

Results

New York gubernatorial election, 1974

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Hugh Carey	2,807,724	53.05%
	Liberal	Hugh Carey	220,779	4.17%
	Total	Hugh Carey	3,028,503	57.22%	+16.95%
	Republican	Malcolm Wilson	1,950,587	36.85%
	Conservative	Malcolm Wilson	269,080	5.08%
	Total	Malcolm Wilson (incumbent)	2,219,667	41.94%	−10.47%
	Courage	Wayne S. Amato	12,459	0.24%	N/A
	Libertarian	Jerome Tuccille	10,503	0.20%	N/A
	Socialist Workers	Derrick Morrison	8,857	0.17%	+0.07%
	Communist	Jose A. Ristorrucci	5,232	0.24%	−0.03%
	Socialist Labor	John Emanuel	4,574	0.09%	+0.02%
	U.S. Labor	Anton Chaitkin	3,151	0.06%	N/A
Majority			808,836	15.28%	+3.14%
Turnout			5,292,946
	Democratic gain from Republican

See also

• 1974 New York state election

References

1. Ronan, Thomas P. (May 31, 1974). "Reid Halts His Campaign Amid Rumors of a Pullout". The New York Times. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
2. Tolchin, Martin (February 21, 1974). "Reid, in a Detailed Disclosure, Puts Net Worth at $4.1‐Million". The New York Times. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
3. "Our Campaigns - NY Governor - D Primary Race - Sep 10, 1974".
4. "Our Campaigns - NY Governor - C Convention Race - Jun 14, 1974".