1858 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

1858 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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Nominee William Haile John S. Wells Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 36,305 31,577 Percentage 53.43% 46.47%

County results Haile:     50–60%     60–70% Wells:     50–60%

Governor before election William Haile Republican Elected Governor William Haile Republican

The 1858 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 9, 1858, in order to elect the governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Republican governor William Haile won re-election against Democratic nominee and former United States senator from New Hampshire John S. Wells in a rematch of the previous election. ^[1]

General election

On election day, March 9, 1858, incumbent Republican governor William Haile won re-election by a margin of 4,728 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John S. Wells, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Haile was sworn in for his second term on June 2, 1858. ^[2]

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1858

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	William Haile (incumbent)	36,305	53.43
	Democratic	John S. Wells	31,577	46.47
		Scattering	72	0.10
Total votes			67,954	100.00
	Republican hold

References

1. "William Haile". National Governors Association . Retrieved 2024-04-03.
2. "NH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 5, 2005. Retrieved 2024-04-03.