1836 New Hampshire gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1836 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Country:New Hampshire
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1835 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1835
Next Election:1837 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Next Year:1837
Election Date:8 March 1836
Nominee1:Isaac Hill
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:24,904
Percentage1:81.22%
Nominee2:Joseph Healey
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:2,566
Percentage2:8.37%
Nominee3:George Sullivan
Popular Vote3:2,230
Percentage3:7.27%
Governor
Before Election:William Badger
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Isaac Hill
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1836 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 8 March 1836 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Former Democratic United States Senator from New Hampshire Isaac Hill defeated Whig nominee Joseph Healey and former Federalist Attorney General of New Hampshire George Sullivan.[1]

General election

On election day, 8 March 1836, Democratic nominee Isaac Hill won the election by a margin of 22,338 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Joseph Healey, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Hill was sworn in as the 16th Governor of New Hampshire on 2 June 1836.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Isaac Hill . 2 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: NH Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 3 June 2005 . 2 April 2024.