1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Country:New Hampshire
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1866 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1866
Next Election:1868 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Next Year:1868
Election Date:12 March 1867
Nominee1:Walter Harriman
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:35,809
Percentage1:52.19%
Nominee2:John G. Sinclair
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:32,663
Percentage2:47.61%
Map Size:245px
Governor
Before Election:Frederick Smyth
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Walter Harriman
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

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]

General election

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Walter Harriman . 3 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: NH Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 27 July 2005 . 3 April 2024.