1853 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1853 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 8 March 1853 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Democratic Governor Noah Martin won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives James Bell and Free Soil Party nominee John H. White.[1]

1853 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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NomineeNoah MartinJames BellJohn H. White
PartyDemocraticWhigFree Soil
Popular vote30,93417,5807,997
Percentage54.69%31.08%14.14%

Governor before election

Noah Martin
Democratic

Elected Governor

Noah Martin
Democratic

General election

On election day, 8 March 1853, incumbent Democratic Governor Noah Martin won re-election by a margin of 13,354 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee James Bell, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Martin was sworn in for his second term on 8 June 1853.[2]

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1853
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticNoah Martin (incumbent) 30,934 54.69
WhigJames Bell17,58031.08
Free SoilJohn H. White7,99714.14
Scattering470.09
Total votes56,558 100.00
Democratic hold

References