1843 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1843 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 14 March 1843 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Democratic Governor Henry Hubbard won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Anthony Colby, Conservative nominee John H. White and Liberty nominee Daniel Hoit.[1]

1843 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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NomineeHenry HubbardAnthony Colby
PartyDemocraticWhig
Popular vote23,05012,553
Percentage51.58%28.09%

 
NomineeJohn H. WhiteDaniel Hoit
PartyConservativeLiberty
Popular vote5,5973,392
Percentage12.53%7.59%

Governor before election

Henry Hubbard
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry Hubbard
Democratic

General election

On election day, 14 March 1843, Democratic Governor Henry Hubbard won re-election by a margin of 10,497 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Anthony Colby, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Hubbard was sworn in for his second term on 6 June 1843.[2]

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1843
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticHenry Hubbard (incumbent) 23,050 51.58
WhigAnthony Colby12,55328.09
ConservativeJohn H. White5,59712.53
LibertyDaniel Hoit3,3927.59
Scattering930.21
Total votes44,685 100.00
Democratic hold

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