1877 New Hampshire gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1877 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Country:New Hampshire
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1876 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1876
Next Election:March 1878 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
Next Year:March 1878
Election Date:13 March 1877
Nominee1:Benjamin F. Prescott
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:40,757
Percentage1:52.33%
Nominee2:Daniel Marcy
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:36,726
Percentage2:47.16%
Map Size:245px
Governor
Before Election:Person Colby Cheney
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Benjamin F. Prescott
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1877 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 13 March 1877 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Republican nominee and former Secretary of State of New Hampshire Benjamin F. Prescott defeated Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 1st district Daniel Marcy.

General election

The Democratic Party nominated Daniel Marcy for a second time following his election loss during the 1876 New Hampshire gubernatorial election. On election day, 13 March 1877, Republican nominee Benjamin F. Prescott won the election by a margin of 4,031 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Daniel Marcy, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Prescott was sworn in as the 36th Governor of New Hampshire on 6 June 1877.[1]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NH Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 1 February 2011 . 12 May 2023.