1796 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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The 1796 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 8, 1796, in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Federalist Governor John Taylor Gilman was re-elected unopposed.[1]
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March 8, 1796
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General election
On election day, March 8, 1796, incumbent Federalist Governor John Taylor Gilman won re-election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Gilman was sworn in for his third term on June 6, 1796.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | John Taylor Gilman (incumbent) | 7,809 | 72.47 | |
| Scattering | 2,966 | 27.53 | ||
| Total votes | 10,775 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||