1998 New York gubernatorial election

The 1998 New York gubernatorial election was an election for the state governorship held on November 3, 1998. Incumbent Republican governor George Pataki was re-elected with 54% of the vote. This remains the last statewide election in New York where a Republican won a majority of the vote.

1998 New York gubernatorial election

November 3, 1998
 
Nominee George Pataki Peter Vallone Sr. Tom Golisano
Party Republican Democratic Independence
Alliance Conservative Working Families
Running mate Mary Donohue Sandra Frankel Laureen Oliver
Popular vote 2,571,991 1,570,317 364,056
Percentage 54.32% 33.16% 7.69%

County results
Pataki:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Vallone:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

George Pataki
Republican

Elected Governor

George Pataki
Republican

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