1896 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1896 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Republican nominee George A. Ramsdell defeated Democratic nominee Henry O. Kent with 61.41% of the vote.

1896 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 3, 1896
 
Nominee George A. Ramsdell Henry O. Kent
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 48,387 28,333
Percentage 61.41% 35.96%

Governor before election

Charles A. Busiel
Republican

Elected Governor

George A. Ramsdell
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George A. Ramsdell, Republican
  • Henry O. Kent, Democratic

Other candidates

  • John C. Berry, Prohibition
  • Harry H. Acton, Socialist Labor
  • Gardiner J. Greenleaf, People's
  • George W. Barnard, Independent

Results

1896 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George A. Ramsdell 48,387 61.41%
Democratic Henry O. Kent 28,333 35.96%
Prohibition John C. Berry 1,057 1.34%
Socialist Labor Harry H. Acton 483 0.61%
Populist Gardiner J. Greenleaf 286 0.36%
Independent George W. Barnard 229 0.29%
Majority 20,054
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
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