The approximate party strength at this election, as expressed by the vote for Governor, was: Republicans 813,000; Democrats 732,000; Social Democrats 36,000; Prohibition 21,000; Socialist Labor 9,000; and People's Party 6,000.

The Legislature met for the regular session at the State Capitol in Albany on January 4, 1905; and adjourned on May 5.

John Raines (R) was re-elected President pro tempore of the State Senate.

[1] Clerk of the Senate James S. Whipple was appointed Forest, Fish and Game Commissioner, and resigned on May 20.

The Legislature met for a special session at the State Capitol in Albany to consider the removal from office of New York Supreme Court Justice Warren B. Hooker.