Biggest governor landslides in New Hampshire
The biggest landslide in a New Hampshire governor’s race was in 1827, a margin of 77.2 points. Benjamin Pierce beat David L. Morril, 23,695 to 2,529. Next widest are 1836 (72.8 points) and 1833 (72.6 points).
Every state is ranked together on Biggest governor landslides. For every gubernatorial race New Hampshire has held, special elections included, see the New Hampshire governor hub.
What is the biggest landslide in a New Hampshire governor’s race?
The widest margin in a New Hampshire gubernatorial general election came in 1827, 77.2 points. Benjamin Pierce beat David L. Morril, 23,695 to 2,529. Next are 1836 (72.8 points) and 1833 (72.6 points).
Why do some huge wins not appear?
A blowout only counts here when somebody real finished second, which means at least 5% of the vote. Without that rule the list fills with uncontested races and with contests where the record is simply missing the major opponent, both of which show the winner near 100%.
Does this include recalls and special elections?
No, only regular general elections for governor. The New Hampshire governor hub lists every race including specials and recalls.
| # | Election | Result | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1827 | Benjamin Pierce J def. David L. Morril A | 23,695 – 2,529 | +77.2 points |
| 2 | 1836 | Isaac Hill D def. Joseph Healey W | 24,904 – 2,566 | +72.8 points |
| 3 | 1833 | Samuel Dinsmoor Jr. D def. Arthur Livermore R | 28,277 – 3,959 | +72.6 points |
| 4 | 1808 | John Langdon D def. John Taylor Gilman F | 12,641 – 1,261 | +71.6 points |
| 5 | 1798 | John Taylor Gilman F def. Oliver Peabody D | 9,397 – 1,189 | +67.5 points |
| 6 | 1806 | John Langdon D def. Timothy Farrar F | 15,277 – 1,720 | +65.9 points |
| 7 | 1793 | Josiah Bartlett A def. John Langdon A | 7,388 – 1,306 | +61.7 points |
| 8 | 2006 | John Lynch D def. Jim Coburn R | 298,760 – 104,288 | +48.2 points |
| 9 | 1994 | Steve Merrill R def. Wayne King D | 218,134 – 79,686 | +44.4 points |
| 10 | 2008 | John Lynch D def. Joseph Kenney R | 479,042 – 188,555 | +42.5 points |
| 11 | 1818 | William Plumer D def. Jeremiah Mason F | 18,674 – 6,850 | +37.6 points |
| 12 | 1998 | Jeanne Shaheen D def. Jay Lucas R | 210,769 – 98,473 | +35.2 points |
| 13 | 1801 | John Taylor Gilman F def. Timothy Walker D | 10,898 – 5,249 | +34.0 points |
| 14 | 1984 | John H. Sununu R def. Chris Spirou D | 256,574 – 127,156 | +33.7 points |
| 15 | 1964 | John W. King D def. John Pillsbury R | 190,863 – 94,824 | +33.6 points |
| 16 | 2020 | Chris Sununu R def. Dan Feltes D | 516,609 – 264,639 | +31.8 points |
| 17 | 1842 | Henry Hubbard D def. Enos Stevens W | 26,831 – 12,234 | +30.4 points |
| 18 | 1835 | William Badger D def. Joseph Healy W | 25,767 – 14,825 | +26.8 points |
| 19 | 1952 | Hugh Gregg R def. William H. Craig D | 167,791 – 97,924 | +26.3 points |
| 20 | 1946 | Charles M. Dale R def. F. Clyde Keefe D | 103,204 – 60,247 | +26.3 points |
| 21 | 1800 | John Taylor Gilman F def. Timothy Walker D | 10,362 – 6,039 | +25.8 points |
| 22 | 1990 | Judd Gregg R def. J. Joseph Grandmaison D | 177,773 – 101,923 | +25.7 points |
| 23 | 1896 | George A. Ramsdell R def. Henry O. Kent D | 48,387 – 28,333 | +25.4 points |
| 24 | 1853 | Noah Martin D def. James Bell W | 30,934 – 17,580 | +23.6 points |
| 25 | 1832 | Samuel Dinsmoor Jr. D def. Ichabod Bartlett R | 24,167 – 14,920 | +23.6 points |