1873 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1873 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 11 March 1873 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Republican Governor Ezekiel A. Straw won re-election against former Democratic Governor James A. Weston, Temperance nominee John Blackmer and Labor Reform Party nominee Samuel K. Mason in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

1873 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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NomineeEzekiel A. StrawJames A. Weston
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote34,02332,016
Percentage50.16%47.20%

Governor before election

Ezekiel A. Straw
Republican

Elected Governor

Ezekiel A. Straw
Republican

General election

On election day, 11 March 1873, incumbent Republican Governor Ezekiel A. Straw won re-election by a margin of 2,007 votes against his foremost opponent former Democratic Governor James A. Weston, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Straw was sworn in for his second term on 3 June 1873.[2]

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1873
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanEzekiel A. Straw (incumbent) 34,023 50.16
DemocraticJames A. Weston32,01647.20
ProhibitionJohn Blackmer1,0981.62
Labor Reform PartySamuel K. Mason6871.01
Scattering80.01
Total votes67,832 100.00
Republican hold

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