The 1886 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Republican nominee Charles H. Sawyer defeated Democratic nominee Thomas H. Cogswell with 48.86% of the vote.
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General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- Charles H. Sawyer, Republican
- Thomas H. Cogswell, Democratic
Other candidates
- Joseph Wentworth, Prohibition
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles H. Sawyer | 37,819 | 48.86% | ||
| Democratic | Thomas H. Cogswell | 37,334 | 48.23% | ||
| Prohibition | Joseph Wentworth | 2,137 | 2.76% | ||
| Majority | 485 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 20, 2020.