1853 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
March 8, 1853
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The 1853 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 8, 1853, in order to elect the governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Democratic governor Noah Martin won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives James Bell and Free Soil Party nominee John H. White.[1]
General election
On election day, March 8, 1853, incumbent Democratic governor Noah Martin won re-election by a margin of 13,354 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee James Bell, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Martin was sworn in for his second term on June 8, 1853.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Noah Martin (incumbent) | 30,934 | 54.69 | |
| Whig | James Bell | 17,580 | 31.08 | |
| Free Soil | John H. White | 7,997 | 14.14 | |
| Scattering | 47 | 0.09 | ||
| Total votes | 56,558 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Noah Martin". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ "NH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 4, 2005. Retrieved 2024-04-03.