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County results Goodell: 40–50% 50–60% Amsden: 40–50% 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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The1888 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888.Republican nomineeDavid H. Goodell defeatedDemocratic nominee Charles H. Amsden with 49.45% of the vote.
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David H. Goodell | 44,809 | 49.45% | ||
| Democratic | Charles H. Amsden | 44,217 | 48.79% | ||
| Prohibition | Edgar L. Carr | 1,567 | 1.73% | ||
| Majority | 592 | ||||
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| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||