1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1900. Republican nominee Chester B. Jordan defeated Democratic nominee Frederick E. Potter with 59.36% of the vote.

1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1898 November 6, 1900 1902 →
 
Nominee Chester B. Jordan Frederick E. Potter
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 53,891 34,956
Percentage 59.36% 38.50%

County results
Jordan:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Frank W. Rollins
Republican

Elected Governor

Chester B. Jordan
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Chester B. Jordan, Republican
  • Frederick E. Potter, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Josiah M. Fletcher, Prohibition
  • Sumner F. Claflin, Social Democratic

Results

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1900 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Chester B. Jordan 53,891 59.36%
Democratic Frederick E. Potter 34,956 38.50%
Prohibition Josiah M. Fletcher 1,182 1.30%
Social Democratic Sumner F. Claflin 757 0.83%
Majority 18,935
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 8, 2020.