1857 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

1857 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
March 10, 1857
 
Nominee William Haile John S. Wells
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 34,216 31,214
Percentage 51.93% 47.38%
County results
Haile:      50–60%      60–70%
Wells:      50–60%
Governor before election

Ralph Metcalf
Know Nothing

 Elected Governor

William Haile
Republican

The 1857 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 10, 1857.

Incumbent Know Nothing Governor Ralph Metcalf did not stand for re-election.

Republican nominee William Haile defeated Democratic nominee John S. Wells with 51.93% of the vote.

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