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1865 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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1865 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1864 14 March 1865 1866 →
 
Nominee Frederick Smyth Edward W. Harrington
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 34,145 28,017
Percentage 54.91% 45.06%

County results
Smyth:      50–60%      60–70%
Harrington:      50–60%

Governor before election

Joseph A. Gilmore
Republican

Elected Governor

Frederick Smyth
Republican

The 1865 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 14 March 1865 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Republican nominee and incumbent Mayor of Manchester Frederick Smyth defeated Democratic nominee and former Mayor of Manchester Edward W. Harrington.[1]

General election

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On election day, 14 March 1865, Republican nominee Frederick Smyth won the election by a margin of 6,128 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Edward W. Harrington, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Smyth was sworn in as the 30th Governor of New Hampshire on 7 June 1865.[2]

Results

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New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1865
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frederick Smyth 34,145 54.91
Democratic Edward W. Harrington 28,017 45.06
Scattering 18 0.03
Total votes 52,180 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Frederick Smyth". National Governors Association. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  2. ^ "NH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 8 February 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2024.