1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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]

1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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Nominee Walter Harriman John G. Sinclair
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 35,809 32,663
Percentage 52.19% 47.61%

County results
Harriman:      50–60%      60–70%
Sinclair:      50–60%

Governor before election

Frederick Smyth
Republican

Elected Governor

Walter Harriman
Republican

General election

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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

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New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1867
Party Candidate Votes %
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

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