1875 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1875 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 9 March 1875 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Republican nominee and former Mayor of Manchester Person Colby Cheney defeated Democratic nominee Hiram R. Roberts and Temperance nominee Nathaniel White.[1]

1875 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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NomineePerson Colby CheneyHiram R. Roberts
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote39,29339,121
Percentage49.61%49.39%

Governor before election

James A. Weston
Democratic

Elected Governor

Person Colby Cheney
Republican

General election

On election day, 9 March 1875, Republican nominee Person Colby Cheney won the election by a margin of 172 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Hiram R. Roberts, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Cheney was sworn in as the 35th Governor of New Hampshire on 2 June 1875.[2]

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1875
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanPerson Colby Cheney 39,293 49.61
DemocraticHiram R. Roberts39,12149.39
ProhibitionNathaniel White7730.98
Scattering190.02
Total votes79,206 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

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