Cornelius P. Comegys
Almanac
Elections were held the first Tuesday of October until 1831, and since they have been held on the first Tuesday after November 1.

Cornelius P. Comegys

Section Title: Almanac
Table Section Text: Elections were held the first Tuesday of October until 1831, and since they have been held on the first Tuesday after November 1.

Election results

Year	Office	Subject	Party	Votes	%	Opponent	Party	Votes	%

1836	Governor	Cornelius P. Comegys	Whig	4,693	52%	Nehemiah Clark	Democratic	4,276	48%

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Cornelius P. Comegys was elected governor in 1836, defeating Nehemiah Clark, the Democratic candidate.

final_sentence: Cornelius P. Comegys was elected governor in 1836, defeating Nehemiah Clark, the Democratic candidate.