New Hampshire gubernatorial election
The 1853 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 8 March 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, 8 March 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 8 June 1853.[2]
Results
New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1853 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 |
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