1796 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

1796 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

March 8, 1796
 
Nominee John Taylor Gilman
Party Federalist
Popular vote 7,809
Percentage 72.47%

Governor before election

John Taylor Gilman
Federalist

Elected Governor

John Taylor Gilman
Federalist

The 1796 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 8, 1796, in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Federalist Governor John Taylor Gilman was re-elected unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, March 8, 1796, incumbent Federalist Governor John Taylor Gilman won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Gilman was sworn in for his third term on June 6, 1796.[2]

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1796
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist John Taylor Gilman (incumbent) 7,809 72.47
Scattering 2,966 27.53
Total votes 10,775 100.00
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "John Taylor Gilman". National Governors Association. January 3, 2017. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  2. ^ "NH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 1, 2005. Retrieved 2024-04-01.