1870 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1870 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 8 March 1870 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Republican Governor Onslow Stearns won re-election against Democratic nominee John Bedell, Labor Reform Party nominee Samuel Flint and Temperance nominee Lorenzo D. Barrows.[1]

1870 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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NomineeOnslow StearnsJohn BedellSamuel Flint
PartyRepublicanDemocraticLabor Reform Party
Popular vote34,91225,0237,369
Percentage50.99%36.55%10.76%

Governor before election

Onslow Stearns
Republican

Elected Governor

Onslow Stearns
Republican

General election

On election day, 8 March 1870, incumbent Republican Governor Onslow Stearns won re-election by a margin of 9,889 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee John Bedell, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Stearns was sworn in for his second term on 14 June 1870.[2]

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1870
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanOnslow Stearns (incumbent) 34,912 50.99
DemocraticJohn Bedell25,02336.55
Labor Reform PartySamuel Flint7,36910.76
ProhibitionLorenzo D. Barrows1,1351.66
Scattering330.04
Total votes68,472 100.00
Republican hold

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