1829 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1829 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 10, 1829.[1]

1829 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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NomineeBenjamin PierceJohn Bell
PartyDemocraticNational Republican
Popular vote22,61519,583
Percentage53.53%46.35%

Governor before election

John Bell
National Republican

Elected Governor

Benjamin Pierce
Democratic

Incumbent National Republican Governor John Bell was defeated by Democratic nominee Benjamin Pierce in a re-match of the previous year's election.

General election

Candidates

Results

1829 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][a]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticBenjamin Pierce 22,615 53.53%
National RepublicanJohn Bell (incumbent)19,58346.35%
Scattering480.11%
Majority3,0327.18%
Turnout42,246
Democratic gain from National RepublicanSwing

Notes

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