New Hampshire gubernatorial election
1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Walter Harriman | John G. Sinclair | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 35,809 | 32,663 | Percentage | 52.19% | 47.61% | |
Governor before election Frederick Smyth Republican | Elected Governor Walter Harriman Republican | |
The 1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 12 March 1867 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Republican nominee and Brevet Brigadier General Walter Harriman defeated Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair.[1]
General election
On election day, 12 March 1867, Republican nominee Walter Harriman won the election by a margin of 3,146 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Harriman was sworn in as the 31st Governor of New Hampshire on 5 June 1867.[2]
Results
New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1867 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Walter Harriman | 35,809 | 52.19 |
| Democratic | John G. Sinclair | 32,663 | 47.61 |
| | Scattering | 136 | 0.20 |
Total votes | 68,608 | 100.00 |
| Republican hold |
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