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1888 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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1888 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1886 November 6, 1888 1890 →
 
Nominee David H. Goodell Charles H. Amsden
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 44,809 44,217
Percentage 49.45% 48.79%

County results
Goodell:      40–50%      50–60%
Amsden:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Charles H. Sawyer
Republican

Elected Governor

David H. Goodell
Republican

The 1888 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Republican nominee David H. Goodell defeated Democratic nominee Charles H. Amsden with 49.45% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • David H. Goodell, Republican
  • Charles H. Amsden, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Edgar L. Carr, Prohibition

Results

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1888 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican David H. Goodell 44,809 49.45%
Democratic Charles H. Amsden 44,217 48.79%
Prohibition Edgar L. Carr 1,567 1.73%
Majority 592
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 19, 2020.