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The1865 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 14 March 1865 in order to elect theGovernor of New Hampshire.Republican nominee and incumbentMayor of ManchesterFrederick Smyth defeatedDemocratic nominee and formerMayor of Manchester Edward W. Harrington.[1]
On election day, 14 March 1865,Republican nomineeFrederick Smyth won the election by a margin of 6,128 votes against his opponentDemocratic nominee Edward W. Harrington, thereby retainingRepublican control over the office of Governor. Smyth was sworn in as the 30thGovernor of New Hampshire on 7 June 1865.[2]
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| Republican | Frederick Smyth | 34,145 | 54.91 | |
| Democratic | Edward W. Harrington | 28,017 | 45.06 | |
| Scattering | 18 | 0.03 | ||
| Total votes | 52,180 | 100.00 | ||
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