1863 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
1863 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
County results Gilmore: 40–50% 50–60%Eastman: 40–50% 50–60%
The 1863 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 10, 1863.[ 1]
Incumbent Republican Governor Nathaniel S. Berry did not stand for re-election.
Republican nominee Joseph A. Gilmore defeated Democratic nominee Ira Allen Eastman and Union Democrat Walter Harriman .
Since no candidate received a majority in the popular vote, Gilmore was elected by the New Hampshire General Court per the state constitution.
General election
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Legislative election
As no candidate received a majority of the vote, the New Hampshire General Court was required to decide the election, both Houses in convention choosing among the top two vote-getters, Eastman and Gilmore.[ b] [ 16]
Notes
^ Most sources give scattering votes as 363. The result given is taken from the New Hampshire Senate Journal.
^ Nevertheless, one vote was cast for Harriman, who finished third.
References
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