1873 New Hampshire gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1873 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Country:New Hampshire
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1872 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1872
Next Election:1874 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Next Year:1874
Election Date:11 March 1873
Nominee1:Ezekiel A. Straw
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:34,023
Percentage1:50.16%
Nominee2:James A. Weston
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:32,016
Percentage2:47.20%
Map Size:245px
Governor
Before Election:Ezekiel A. Straw
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Ezekiel A. Straw
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1873 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 11 March 1873 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Republican Governor Ezekiel A. Straw won re-election against former Democratic Governor James A. Weston, Temperance nominee John Blackmer and Labor Reform Party nominee Samuel K. Mason in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

On election day, 11 March 1873, incumbent Republican Governor Ezekiel A. Straw won re-election by a margin of 2,007 votes against his foremost opponent former Democratic Governor James A. Weston, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Straw was sworn in for his second term on 3 June 1873.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James Adams Weston . 4 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: NH Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 1 February 2011 . 4 April 2024.