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The1857 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 10, 1857.[1]
IncumbentKnow NothingGovernorRalph Metcalf did not stand for re-election.
Republican nomineeWilliam Haile defeatedDemocratic nomineeJohn S. Wells with 51.93% of the vote.
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| Republican | William Haile | 34,216 | 51.93% | ||
| Democratic | John S. Wells | 31,214 | 47.38% | ||
| Scattering[b] | 452 | 0.69% | |||
| Majority | 3,002 | 4.55% | |||
| Turnout | 65,882 | ||||
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