1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1900 United States gubernatorial elections.

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.

1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1898 November 6, 1900 1902 →

Nominee Chester B. Jordan Frederick E. Potter Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 53,891 34,956 Percentage 59.36% 38.50%

County results Jordan:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Frank W. Rollins Republican Elected Governor Chester B. Jordan Republican

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

1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election^[1]

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