1851 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1851 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on 11 March 1851 in order to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. Incumbent Democratic Governor Samuel Dinsmoor Jr. won re-election against Whig nominee Thomas E. Sawyer and Free Soil Party nominee John Atwood. Since no candidate received a majority in the popular vote, Dinsmoor was elected by the New Hampshire General Court per the state constitution.

1851 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

11 March 1851
 
Nominee Samuel Dinsmoor Jr. Thomas E. Sawyer John Atwood
Party Democratic Whig Free Soil
Popular vote 27,425 18,458 12,049
Percentage 47.19% 31.76% 20.73%

Governor before election

Samuel Dinsmoor Jr.
Democratic

Elected Governor

Samuel Dinsmoor Jr.
Democratic

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