The 1859 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 8, 1859.[1]
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Incumbent Republican Governor William Haile did not stand for re-election.
Republican nominee Ichabod Goodwin defeated Democratic nominee Asa P. Cate with 52.53% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Asa P. Cate, Democratic, attorney, former President of the New Hampshire Senate,[2] Democratic nominee for Governor in 1858
- Ichabod Goodwin, Republican, former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Whig nominee for Governor in 1856
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ichabod Goodwin | 36,326 | 52.53% | ||
| Democratic | Asa P. Cate | 32,802 | 47.43% | ||
| Scattering | 27 | 0.04% | |||
| Majority | 3,524 | 5.10% | |||
| Turnout | 69,155 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||