1892 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1892 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892. Republican nominee John Butler Smith defeated Democratic nominee Luther F. McKinney with 50.17% of the vote.

1892 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Butler Smith Luther F. McKinney
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 43,676 41,501
Percentage 50.17% 47.67%

Governor before election

Hiram A. Tuttle
Republican

Elected Governor

John Butler Smith
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • John Butler Smith, Republican
  • Luther F. McKinney, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Edgar L. Carr, Prohibition
  • William O. Noyes, People's

Results edit

1892 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John Butler Smith 43,676 50.17%
Democratic Luther F. McKinney 41,501 47.67%
Prohibition Edgar L. Carr 1,563 1.80%
Populist William O. Noyes 318 0.37%
Majority 2,175
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 13, 2020.