1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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The 1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 12 March 1867 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Republican nominee and Brevet Brigadier General Walter Harriman defeated Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 12 March 1867, Republican nominee Walter Harriman won the election by a margin of 3,146 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Harriman was sworn in as the 31st Governor of New Hampshire on 5 June 1867.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Walter Harriman | 35,809 | 52.19 | |
| Democratic | John G. Sinclair | 32,663 | 47.61 | |
| Scattering | 136 | 0.20 | ||
| Total votes | 68,608 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Walter Harriman". National Governors Association. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "NH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 27 July 2005. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
