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1896 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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1896 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1894 November 3, 1896 1898 →
 
Nominee George A. Ramsdell Henry O. Kent
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 48,387 28,333
Percentage 61.41% 35.96%

County results
Ramsdell:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Charles A. Busiel
Republican

Elected Governor

George A. Ramsdell
Republican

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.

General election

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Candidates

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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

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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

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