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The 1848 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 8 March 1848 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Democratic Governor Jared W. Williams won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the New Hampshire Senate Nathaniel S. Berry.[1]
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County results Williams: 50–60% 70–80% Berry: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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On election day, 8 March 1848, Democratic Governor Jared W. Williams won re-election by a margin of 3,416 votes against his opponent Whig nominee Nathaniel S. Berry, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Williams was sworn in for his second term on 7 June 1848.[2]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jared W. Williams (incumbent) | 32,245 | 52.40 | |
Whig | Nathaniel S. Berry | 28,829 | 46.84 | |
Scattering | 468 | 0.76 | ||
Total votes | 61,542 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
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