1859 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

1859 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

March 8, 1859
 
Nominee Ichabod Goodwin Asa P. Cate
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 36,326 32,802
Percentage 52.53% 47.43%

County results
Goodwin:      50–60%      60–70%
Cate:      50–60%

Governor before election

William Haile
Republican

Elected Governor

Ichabod Goodwin
Republican

The 1859 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 8, 1859.

Incumbent Republican Governor William Haile did not stand for re-election.

Republican nominee Ichabod Goodwin defeated Democratic nominee Asa P. Cate with 52.53% of the vote.