1848 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1848 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 8 March 1848 in order to elect the governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Democratic governor Jared W. Williams won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the New Hampshire Senate Nathaniel S. Berry.[1]

1848 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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Nominee Jared W. Williams Nathaniel S. Berry
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 32,245 28,829
Percentage 52.40% 46.84%

County results
Williams:      50–60%      70–80%
Berry:      50–60%

Governor before election

Jared W. Williams
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jared W. Williams
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 8 March 1848, Democratic governor Jared W. Williams won re-election by a margin of 3,416 votes against his opponent Whig nominee Nathaniel S. Berry, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Williams was sworn in for his second term on 7 June 1848.[2]

Results

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New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1848
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared W. Williams (incumbent) 32,245 52.40
Whig Nathaniel S. Berry 28,829 46.84
Scattering 468 0.76
Total votes 61,542 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Jared Warner Williams". National Governors Association. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  2. ^ "NH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 4 June 2005. Retrieved 3 April 2024.