<page_title> 1974 New York state election </page_title> <section_title> Democratic primary </section_title> <table> <cell> Governor <col_header> Office </col_header> </cell> <cell> Howard J. Samuels <col_header> Party designees </col_header> </cell> <cell> Hugh L. Carey <col_header> Challengers </col_header> </cell> <cell> 582,406 <col_header> Challengers </col_header> </cell> </table>
Howard J. Samuels designated for Governor, but Hugh L. Carey polled enough votes to a primary election.