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The1853 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 8, 1853, in order to elect thegovernor of New Hampshire.IncumbentDemocratic governorNoah Martin won re-election againstWhig nominee and former member of theNew Hampshire House of RepresentativesJames Bell andFree Soil Party nominee John H. White.[1]
On election day, March 8, 1853, incumbentDemocratic governorNoah Martin won re-election by a margin of 13,354 votes against his foremost opponentWhig nomineeJames Bell, thereby retainingDemocratic control over the office of governor. Martin was sworn in for his second term on June 8, 1853.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Noah Martin (incumbent) | 30,934 | 54.69 | |
| Whig | James Bell | 17,580 | 31.08 | |
| Free Soil | John H. White | 7,997 | 14.14 | |
| Scattering | 47 | 0.09 | ||
| Total votes | 56,558 | 100.00 | ||
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