1880 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1880 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1880. Republican nominee Charles H. Bell defeated Democratic nominee Frank Jones with 51.57% of the vote.

1880 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← Nov 1878November 2, 18801882 →
 
NomineeCharles H. BellFrank Jones
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote44,43440,815
Percentage51.57%47.37%

Governor before election

Nathaniel Head
Republican

Elected Governor

Charles H. Bell
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Charles H. Bell, Republican
  • Frank Jones, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Warren G. Brown, Greenback
  • George D. Dodge, Prohibition

Results

1880 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanCharles H. Bell 44,434 51.57%
DemocraticFrank Jones40,81547.37%
GreenbackWarren G. Brown5030.58%
ProhibitionGeorge D. Dodge3410.40%
Majority3,619
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References