1865 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

1865 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

14 March 1865

Nominee Frederick Smyth Edward W. Harrington Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 34,145 28,017 Percentage 54.91% 45.06%

County results Smyth:      50–60%      60–70% Harrington:      50–60%

Governor before election Joseph A. Gilmore Republican Elected Governor Frederick Smyth Republican

The 1865 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 14 March 1865 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Republican nominee and incumbent Mayor of Manchester Frederick Smyth defeated Democratic nominee and former Mayor of Manchester Edward W. Harrington.

General election

On election day, 14 March 1865, Republican nominee Frederick Smyth won the election by a margin of 6,128 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Edward W. Harrington, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Smyth was sworn in as the 30th Governor of New Hampshire on 7 June 1865.

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1865

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Frederick Smyth	34,145	54.91
	Democratic	Edward W. Harrington	28,017	45.06
		Scattering	18	0.03
Total votes			52,180	100.00
	Republican hold