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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

References

  1. ^ "Frederick Smyth". National Governors Association. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  2. ^ "NH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 27 July 2005. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
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