1839 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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The 1839 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 12, 1839.[1]
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March 12, 1839
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 County results Page: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Wilson: 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democratic Governor Isaac Hill did not stand for re-election.
Democratic nominee John Page defeated Whig nominee James Wilson II with 55.89% of the vote.
Wilson was cross-endorsed on the Independent ticket sponsored by the New Hampshire Anti-Slavery Society and the abolitionist Herald of Freedom, which contributed 1,800 votes to his total.[2][3]
General election
Candidates
- John Page, Democratic, former U.S. Senator
- James Wilson II, Whig, former Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Whig nominee for Governor in 1838
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Page | 30,518 | 55.89% | ||
| Whig | James Wilson II | 23,928 | 43.82% | ||
| Scattering | 155 | 0.28% | |||
| Majority | 6,590 | 12.07% | |||
| Turnout | 54,601 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
