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1866 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1865 13 March 1866 1867 →
 
Nominee Frederick Smyth John G. Sinclair
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 35,137 30,481
Percentage 53.53% 46.44%

Governor before election

Frederick Smyth
Republican

Elected Governor

Frederick Smyth
Republican

The 1866 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 13 March 1866 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Republican Governor Frederick Smyth won re-election against Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair.[1]

General election[edit]

On election day, 13 March 1866, incumbent Republican Governor Frederick Smyth won re-election by a margin of 4,656 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Smyth was sworn in for his second term on 5 June 1866.[2]

Results[edit]

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1866
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frederick Smyth (incumbent) 35,137 53.53
Democratic John G. Sinclair 30,481 46.44
Scattering 18 0.03
Total votes 65,636 100.00
Republican hold

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Frederick Smyth". National Governors Association. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  2. ^ "NH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 27 July 2005. Retrieved 3 April 2024.