1866 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

1866 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

13 March 1866

Nominee Frederick Smyth John G. Sinclair Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 35,137 30,481 Percentage 53.53% 46.44%

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

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.

General election

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.

Results

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