1896 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1896 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Republican nominee George A. Ramsdell defeated Democratic nominee Henry O. Kent with 61.41% of the vote.

1896 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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NomineeGeorge A. RamsdellHenry O. Kent
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote48,38728,333
Percentage61.41%35.96%

Governor before election

Charles A. Busiel
Republican

Elected Governor

George A. Ramsdell
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George A. Ramsdell, Republican
  • Henry O. Kent, Democratic

Other candidates

  • John C. Berry, Prohibition
  • Harry H. Acton, Socialist Labor
  • Gardiner J. Greenleaf, People's
  • George W. Barnard, Independent

Results

1896 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanGeorge A. Ramsdell 48,387 61.41%
DemocraticHenry O. Kent28,33335.96%
ProhibitionJohn C. Berry1,0571.34%
Socialist LaborHarry H. Acton4830.61%
PopulistGardiner J. Greenleaf2860.36%
IndependentGeorge W. Barnard2290.29%
Majority20,054
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References