1831 New Hampshire gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1831 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Country:New Hampshire
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1830 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1830
Next Election:1832 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Next Year:1832
Election Date:March 8, 1831
Nominee1:Samuel Dinsmoor
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:23,503
Percentage1:55.57%
Nominee2:Ichabod Bartlett
Party2:National Republican Party
Popular Vote2:18,681
Percentage2:44.17%
Governor
Before Election:Joseph M. Harper (acting)
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Samuel Dinsmoor
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1831 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 8, 1831.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Matthew Harvey resigned on February 28, 1831 to take up a seat on the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. President of the New Hampshire Senate Joseph M. Harper served as acting Governor for the remainder of Harvey's term.

Democratic nominee Samuel Dinsmoor defeated National Republican nominee Ichabod Bartlett with 55.57% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Benjamin, W.R.. The Collector, Issues 128–137. 1899. W.R. Benjamin. 83.