1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900. Republican nominee Chester B. Jordan defeated Democratic nominee Frederick E. Potter with 59.36% of the vote.

1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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NomineeChester B. JordanFrederick E. Potter
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote53,89134,956
Percentage59.36%38.50%

Governor before election

Frank W. Rollins
Republican

Elected Governor

Chester B. Jordan
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Chester B. Jordan, Republican
  • Frederick E. Potter, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Josiah M. Fletcher, Prohibition
  • Sumner F. Claflin, Social Democratic

Results

1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanChester B. Jordan 53,891 59.36%
DemocraticFrederick E. Potter34,95638.50%
ProhibitionJosiah M. Fletcher1,1821.30%
Social DemocraticSumner F. Claflin7570.83%
Majority18,935
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References