1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 12 March 1867 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Republican nominee and Brevet Brigadier General Walter Harriman defeated Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair.[1]

1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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NomineeWalter HarrimanJohn G. Sinclair
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote35,80932,663
Percentage52.19%47.61%

Governor before election

Frederick Smyth
Republican

Elected Governor

Walter Harriman
Republican

General election

On election day, 12 March 1867, Republican nominee Walter Harriman won the election by a margin of 3,146 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Harriman was sworn in as the 31st Governor of New Hampshire on 5 June 1867.[2]

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1867
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanWalter Harriman 35,809 52.19
DemocraticJohn G. Sinclair32,66347.61
Scattering1360.20
Total votes68,608 100.00
Republican hold

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