1882 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1882 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1882. Republican nominee Samuel W. Hale defeated Democratic nominee Martin V. B. Edgerly with 50.36% of the vote.

1882 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1880November 7, 18821884 →
 
NomineeSamuel W. HaleMartin V. B. Edgerly
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote38,39936,879
Percentage50.36%48.37%

Governor before election

Charles H. Bell
Republican

Elected Governor

Samuel W. Hale
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Samuel W. Hale, Republican
  • Martin V. B. Edgerly, Democratic

Other candidates

  • John Woodbury, Greenback
  • Josiah M. Fletcher, Prohibition

Results

1882 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanSamuel W. Hale 38,399 50.36%
DemocraticMartin V. B. Edgerly36,87948.37%
GreenbackJohn Woodbury4440.58%
ProhibitionJosiah M. Fletcher3570.47%
Majority1,520
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References