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The 1853 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 8 March 1853 in order to elect the governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Democratic governor Noah Martin won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives James Bell and Free Soil Party nominee John H. White.[1]
On election day, 8 March 1853, incumbent Democratic governor Noah Martin won re-election by a margin of 13,354 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee James Bell, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Martin was sworn in for his second term on 8 June 1853.[2]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Noah Martin (incumbent) | 30,934 | 54.69 | |
Whig | James Bell | 17,580 | 31.08 | |
Free Soil | John H. White | 7,997 | 14.14 | |
Scattering | 47 | 0.09 | ||
Total votes | 56,558 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |