1843 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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The 1843 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 14, 1843, in order to elect the governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Democratic governor Henry Hubbard won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Anthony Colby, Conservative nominee John H. White and Liberty nominee Daniel Hoit.[1]
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March 14, 1843
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General election
On election day, March 14, 1843, Democratic governor Henry Hubbard won re-election by a margin of 10,497 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Anthony Colby, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Hubbard was sworn in for his second term on June 6, 1843.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Henry Hubbard (incumbent) | 23,050 | 51.58 | |
| Whig | Anthony Colby | 12,553 | 28.09 | |
| Conservative | John H. White | 5,597 | 12.53 | |
| Liberty | Daniel Hoit | 3,392 | 7.59 | |
| Scattering | 93 | 0.21 | ||
| Total votes | 44,685 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||