1848 New Hampshire gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1848 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Country:New Hampshire
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1847 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1847
Next Election:1849 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Next Year:1849
Election Date:8 March 1848
Nominee1:Jared W. Williams
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:32,245
Percentage1:52.40%
Nominee2:Nathaniel S. Berry
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:28,829
Percentage2:46.84%
Map Size:245px
Governor
Before Election:Jared W. Williams
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Jared W. Williams
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1848 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 8 March 1848 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Democratic Governor Jared W. Williams won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the New Hampshire Senate Nathaniel S. Berry.[1]

General election

On election day, 8 March 1848, Democratic Governor Jared W. Williams won re-election by a margin of 3,416 votes against his opponent Whig nominee Nathaniel S. Berry, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Williams was sworn in for his second term on 7 June 1848.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jared Warner Williams . 3 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: NH Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 4 June 2005 . 3 April 2024.