1853 New Hampshire gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1853 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Country:New Hampshire
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1852 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1852
Next Election:1854 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Next Year:1854
Election Date:8 March 1853
Nominee1:Noah Martin
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:30,934
Percentage1:54.69%
Nominee2:James Bell
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:17,580
Percentage2:31.08%
Nominee3:John H. White
Party3:Free Soil Party
Popular Vote3:7,997
Percentage3:14.14%
Map Size:245px
Governor
Before Election:Noah Martin
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Noah Martin
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1853 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 8 March 1853 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Democratic Governor Noah Martin won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives James Bell and Free Soil Party nominee John H. White.[1]

General election

On election day, 8 March 1853, incumbent Democratic Governor Noah Martin won re-election by a margin of 13,354 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee James Bell, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Martin was sworn in for his second term on 8 June 1853.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Noah Martin . 3 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: NH Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 4 June 2005 . 3 April 2024.