The 1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900. Republican nominee Chester B. Jordan defeated Democratic nominee Frederick E. Potter with 59.36% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Chester B. Jordan, Republican
  • Frederick E. Potter, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Josiah M. Fletcher, Prohibition
  • Sumner F. Claflin, Social Democratic

Results

1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Chester B. Jordan 53,891 59.36%
Democratic Frederick E. Potter 34,956 38.50%
Prohibition Josiah M. Fletcher 1,182 1.30%
Social Democratic Sumner F. Claflin 757 0.83%
Majority 18,935
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 8, 2020.