1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

12 March 1867

Nominee Walter Harriman John G. Sinclair Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 35,809 32,663 Percentage 52.19% 47.61%

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

Governor before election Frederick Smyth Republican Elected Governor Walter Harriman Republican

The 1867 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 12 March 1867 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Republican nominee and Brevet Brigadier General Walter Harriman defeated Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair.

General election

On election day, 12 March 1867, Republican nominee Walter Harriman won the election by a margin of 3,146 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John G. Sinclair, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Harriman was sworn in as the 31st Governor of New Hampshire on 5 June 1867.

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1867

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Walter Harriman	35,809	52.19
	Democratic	John G. Sinclair	32,663	47.61
		Scattering	136	0.20
Total votes			68,608	100.00
	Republican hold