New Hampshire gubernatorial election
1868 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Walter Harriman | John G. Sinclair | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 39,785 | 37,262 | Percentage | 51.62% | 48.34% | |
Governor before election Walter Harriman Republican | Elected Governor Walter Harriman Republican | |
The 1868 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 10 March 1868 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Republican Governor Walter Harriman won re-election against Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair in a rematch of the previous election.[1]
General election
On election day, 10 March 1868, incumbent Republican Governor Walter Harriman won re-election by a margin of 2,523 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Harriman was sworn in for his second term on 2 June 1868.[2]
Results
New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1868 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Walter Harriman (incumbent) | 39,785 | 51.62 |
| Democratic | John G. Sinclair | 37,262 | 48.34 |
| | Scattering | 30 | 0.04 |
Total votes | 77,077 | 100.00 |
| Republican hold |
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