1864 United States presidential election in New Hampshire

The 1864 United States presidential election in New Hampshire took place on November 8, 1864, as part of the 1864 United States presidential election. Voters chose five representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

1864 United States presidential election in New Hampshire

November 8, 1864
 
Nominee Abraham Lincoln George B. McClellan
Party National Union Democratic
Home state Illinois New Jersey
Running mate Andrew Johnson George H. Pendleton
Electoral vote 5 0
Popular vote 36,596 33,034
Percentage 52.56% 47.44%

President before election

Abraham Lincoln
Republican

Elected President

Abraham Lincoln
National Union

New Hampshire voted for the National Union candidate, Abraham Lincoln, over the Democratic candidate, George B. McClellan. Lincoln won the state by a margin of 5.12%.

Results

1864 United States presidential election in New Hampshire[1]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage Electoral votes
National Union Abraham Lincoln 36,596 52.56% 5
Democratic George B. McClellan 33,034 47.44% 0
Totals 69,630 100.0% 5

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