1938 New York gubernatorial election

1938 New York gubernatorial election
	November 6, 1938
	County results; Lehman: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%; Dewey: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Governor before election; Herbert H. Lehman; Democratic	Elected Governor ; Herbert H. Lehman; Democratic

The 1938 New York gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Incumbent Governor Herbert H. Lehman was narrowly re-elected to a fourth term in office over Manhattan District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey. Despite Dewey's defeat, the close race with Lehman elevated him to further prominence, positioning him as an early contender for the 1940 Republican presidential nomination.

The 1938 election was the first election where the Governor of New York was elected to a four-year term, rather than a two-year term.