The 1857 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 10, 1857.
March 10, 1857 | |||||||||||||||||
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County results Haile: 50–60% 60–70% Wells: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Know Nothing Governor Ralph Metcalf did not stand for re-election.
Republican nominee William Haile defeated Democratic nominee John S. Wells with 51.93% of the vote.
General election
Major candidates
- William Haile, Republican, former President of the New Hampshire Senate
- John S. Wells, Democratic, former U.S. Senator, Democratic nominee for Governor in 1856
Minor candidate
- Charles Brickett Haddock, Whig
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Haile | 34,216 | 51.93% | ||
| Democratic | John S. Wells | 31,214 | 47.38% | ||
| Scattering | 452 | 0.69% | |||
| Majority | 3,002 | 4.55% | |||
| Turnout | 65,882 | ||||
| Republican gain from Know Nothing | Swing | ||||
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