1848 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1848 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 8 March 1848 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Democratic Governor Jared W. Williams won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the New Hampshire Senate Nathaniel S. Berry.[1]

1848 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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NomineeJared W. WilliamsNathaniel S. Berry
PartyDemocraticWhig
Popular vote32,24528,829
Percentage52.40%46.84%

Governor before election

Jared W. Williams
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jared W. Williams
Democratic

General election

On election day, 8 March 1848, Democratic Governor Jared W. Williams won re-election by a margin of 3,416 votes against his opponent Whig nominee Nathaniel S. Berry, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Williams was sworn in for his second term on 7 June 1848.[2]

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1848
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticJared W. Williams (incumbent) 32,245 52.40
WhigNathaniel S. Berry28,82946.84
Scattering4680.76
Total votes61,542 100.00
Democratic hold

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