1888 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1888 United States gubernatorial elections.

1888 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 6, 1888

Nominee David H. Goodell Charles H. Amsden Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 44,809 44,217 Percentage 49.45% 48.79%

County results Goodell:      40–50%      50–60% Amsden:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election Charles H. Sawyer Republican Elected Governor David H. Goodell Republican

The 1888 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Republican nominee David H. Goodell defeated Democratic nominee Charles H. Amsden with 49.45% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• David H. Goodell, Republican
• Charles H. Amsden, Democratic

Other candidates

• Edgar L. Carr, Prohibition

Results

1888 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	David H. Goodell	44,809	49.45%
	Democratic	Charles H. Amsden	44,217	48.79%
	Prohibition	Edgar L. Carr	1,567	1.73%
Majority			592
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing