1838 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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The 1838 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 13, 1838.[1]
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March 13, 1838
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 County results Page: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Wilson: 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democratic Governor Isaac Hill defeated Whig nominee James Wilson II with 52.59% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Isaac Hill, Democratic, incumbent Governor
- James Wilson II, Whig, former Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Isaac Hill (incumbent) | 28,697 | 52.59% | ||
| Whig | James Wilson II | 25,675 | 47.05% | ||
| Scattering | 198 | 0.36% | |||
| Majority | 3,022 | 5.54% | |||
| Turnout | 54,570 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
