1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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The 1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900. Republican nominee Chester B. Jordan defeated Democratic nominee Frederick E. Potter with 59.36% of the vote.
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November 6, 1900
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Jordan: 40-50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Potter: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% >90% Tie: 40-50% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Chester B. Jordan, Republican
- Frederick E. Potter, Democratic
Other candidates
- Josiah M. Fletcher, Prohibition
- Sumner F. Claflin, Social Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chester B. Jordan | 53,891 | 59.36% | ||
| Democratic | Frederick E. Potter | 34,956 | 38.50% | ||
| Prohibition | Josiah M. Fletcher | 1,182 | 1.30% | ||
| Social Democratic | Sumner F. Claflin | 757 | 0.83% | ||
| Majority | 18,935 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||