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1868 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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Nominee Walter Harriman John G. Sinclair
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 39,785 37,262
Percentage 51.62% 48.34%

Governor before election

Walter Harriman
Republican

Elected Governor

Walter Harriman
Republican

The 1868 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 10 March 1868 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Republican Governor Walter Harriman won re-election against Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair in a rematch of the previous election. [1]

General election

On election day, 10 March 1868, incumbent Republican Governor Walter Harriman won re-election by a margin of 2,523 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Harriman was sworn in for his second term on 2 June 1868. [2]

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1868
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Walter Harriman (incumbent) 39,785 51.62
Democratic John G. Sinclair 37,262 48.34
Scattering 30 0.04
Total votes 77,077 100.00
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "Walter Harriman". National Governors Association. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  2. ^ "NH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 27 July 2005. Retrieved 3 April 2024.