New Hampshire gubernatorial election
1876 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Person Colby Cheney | Daniel Marcy | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 41,761 | 38,133 | Percentage | 51.99% | 47.48% | |
Governor before election Person Colby Cheney Republican | Elected Governor Person Colby Cheney Republican | |
The 1876 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 14 March 1876 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Republican Governor Person Colby Cheney won re-election against Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 1st district Daniel Marcy and Temperance nominee Asa S. Kendall.[1]
General election
On election day, 14 March 1876, incumbent Republican Governor Person Colby Cheney won re-election by a margin of 3,628 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Daniel Marcy, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Cheney was sworn in for his second term on 6 June 1876.[2]
Results
New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1876 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Person Colby Cheney (incumbent) | 41,761 | 51.99 |
| Democratic | Daniel Marcy | 38,133 | 47.48 |
| Prohibition | Asa S. Kendall | 411 | 0.51 |
| | Scattering | 14 | 0.02 |
Total votes | 80,319 | 100.00 |
| Republican hold |
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