1858 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

1858 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

9 March 1858

Nominee William Haile John S. Wells Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 36,305 31,577 Percentage 53.43% 46.47%

County results Haile:      50–60%      60–70% Wells:      50–60%

Governor before election William Haile Republican Elected Governor William Haile Republican

The 1858 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 9 March 1858 in order to elect the governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Republican governor William Haile won re-election against Democratic nominee and former United States senator from New Hampshire John S. Wells in a rematch of the previous election.

General election

On election day, 9 March 1858, incumbent Republican governor William Haile won re-election by a margin of 4,728 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John S. Wells, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Haile was sworn in for his second term on 2 June 1858.

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1858

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	William Haile (incumbent)	36,305	53.43
	Democratic	John S. Wells	31,577	46.47
		Scattering	72	0.10
Total votes			67,954	100.00
	Republican hold