1876 New Hampshire gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1876 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Country:New Hampshire
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1875 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1875
Next Election:1877 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Next Year:1877
Election Date:14 March 1876
Nominee1:Person Colby Cheney
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:41,761
Percentage1:51.99%
Nominee2:Daniel Marcy
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:38,133
Percentage2:47.48%
Map Size:245px
Governor
Before Election:Person Colby Cheney
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Person Colby Cheney
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1876 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 14 March 1876 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Republican Governor Person Colby Cheney won re-election against Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 1st district Daniel Marcy and Temperance nominee Asa S. Kendall.[1]

General election

On election day, 14 March 1876, incumbent Republican Governor Person Colby Cheney won re-election by a margin of 3,628 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Daniel Marcy, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Cheney was sworn in for his second term on 6 June 1876.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Person Colby Cheney . 4 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: NH Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 1 February 2011 . 4 April 2024.