1874 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1874 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 10 March 1874 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Former Democratic Governor James A. Weston defeated Republican nominee Luther McCutchins and Temperance nominee John Blackmer.[1]

1874 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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NomineeJames A. WestonLuther McCutchins
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote35,60834,143
Percentage49.53%47.49%

Governor before election

Ezekiel A. Straw
Republican

Elected Governor

James A. Weston
Democratic

General election

On election day, 10 March 1874, former Democratic Governor James A. Weston won the election by a margin of 1,465 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Luther McCutchins, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Weston was sworn in for his second non-consecutive term on 3 June 1874.[2]

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1874
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticJames A. Weston 35,608 49.53
RepublicanLuther McCutchins34,14347.49
ProhibitionJohn Blackmer2,1002.92
Scattering400.06
Total votes71,891 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican

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