1784 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1784 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 9 March 1784 in order to elect the First President of New Hampshire. (The office would be renamed to Governor in 1792.) Former Non-Partisan Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature Meshech Weare won the election as he was the only candidate.[1]

1784 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

9 March 1784 1785 →
 
Nominee Meshech Weare
Party Nonpartisan
Percentage 100.00%

President before election

Office Established

Elected President

Meshech Weare
Nonpartisan

General election

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On election day, 9 March 1784, Meshech Weare won the election, but its results are unknown. Weare was sworn in as the 1st President of New Hampshire on 5 June 1784.[2]

Results

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New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1784
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Meshech Weare 100.00
Total votes 100.00
Nonpartisan hold

References

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  1. ^ "Meshech Weare". National Governors Association. 3 January 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  2. ^ "NH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 1 June 2005. Retrieved 24 January 2024.