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The 1845 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 11 March 1845 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Democratic Governor John Hardy Steele won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Anthony Colby and Liberty nominee Daniel Hoit in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

On election day, 11 March 1845, incumbent Democratic Governor John Hardy Steele won re-election by a margin of 7,821 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Anthony Colby, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Steele was sworn in for his second term on 4 June 1845.[2]

Results

New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 1845
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Hardy Steele (incumbent) 23,406 51.14
Whig Anthony Colby 15,585 34.05
Liberty Daniel Hoit 5,786 12.64
Scattering 988 2.17
Total votes 45,765 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "John Hardy Steele". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  2. ^ "NH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 3 June 2005. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
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