1777 New York Governor Race

1777 New York Gubernatorial Election
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The 1777 New York Gubernatorial Election was held from June 1 to the 9, 1777. There were no political Parties in this election, however the leading candidates had made factions around themselves and their policies. 
The most known candidate was George Clinton, and upcoming name in New York politics, a State Legislator at the time who was fundamental in passing the first New York Constitution. The other big name was Philip Schuyler, a huge revolutionary who was serving as a Major General in the Continental Army. Other names included, ever popular John Jay, who was serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress; John Morin Scott, a Brigadier General in the war; Robert Livingston, a huge revolutionary and former Recorder of New York City; and Philip Livingston, a former Continental Congressman.
==Results==
Philip Schuyler pulled a surprise upset on Clinton, winning the first Governor election with a slim margin, going into the office with his Lieutenant Governor, Pierre Van Cortlandt.
Candidate 	Candidate 	Popular Vote	Popular Vote
Candidate 	Candidate 	Count 	Percentage
Philip Schuyler 	Independent	1,303 	34.5%
George Clinton 	Independent	1,024 	27.1%
John Jay 	Independent	994 	26.3%
John Morrin Scott	Independent	261 	6.9%
Robert Livingston	Independent	98 	2.6%
Philip Livingston	Independent	94 	2.6%
Total 	Total 	3,774 	100.00%