New Hampshire gubernatorial election
1866 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Frederick Smyth | John G. Sinclair | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 35,137 | 30,481 | Percentage | 53.53% | 46.44% | |
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.[1]
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.[2]
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 |
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