The 1857 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 10, 1857.
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
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