1878 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1878 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1878. Republican nominee Nathaniel Head defeated Democratic nominee Frank A. McKean with 50.26% of the vote.

1878 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
November 5, 1878
 
Nominee Nathaniel Head Frank A. McKean Warren G. Brown
Party Republican Democratic Greenback
Popular vote 38,175 31,135 6,507
Percentage 50.26% 40.99% 8.57%
Governor before election

Benjamin F. Prescott
Republican

 Elected Governor

Nathaniel Head
Republican

Elections in New Hampshire

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Nathaniel Head, Republican
  • Frank A. McKean, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Warren G. Brown, Greenback
  • Asa S. Kendall, Prohibition

Results
1878 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Nathaniel Head 38,175 50.26%
Democratic Frank A. McKean 31,135 40.99%
Greenback Warren G. Brown 6,507 8.57%
Prohibition Asa S. Kendall 91 0.12%
Majority 7,040
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
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