1816 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1816 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 12, 1816.

Incumbent Federalist Governor John Taylor Gilman did not run for re-election.

Democratic-Republican nominee William Plumer defeated Federalist nominee James Sheafe.

Candidates

 * William Plumer, Democratic-Republican, former Governor
 * James Sheafe, Federalist, former U.S. Senator