1894 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1894 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1894. Republican nominee Charles A. Busiel defeated Democratic nominee Henry O. Kent with 55.98% of the vote.

1894 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 6, 1894
 
Nominee Charles A. Busiel Henry O. Kent
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 46,491 33,959
Percentage 55.98% 40.89%

Governor before election

John Butler Smith
Republican

Elected Governor

Charles A. Busiel
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Charles A. Busiel, Republican
  • Henry O. Kent, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Daniel C. Knowles, Prohibition
  • George D. Epps, People's

Results

1894 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Charles A. Busiel 46,491 55.98%
Democratic Henry O. Kent 33,959 40.89%
Prohibition Daniel C. Knowles 1,750 2.11%
People's George D. Epps 832 1.00%
Majority 12,532
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References

  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
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