1817 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1817 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 11, 1817.

Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor William Plumer defeated Federalist nominees James Sheafe and Jeremiah Mason.

Major candidates

 * William Plumer, Democratic-Republican, incumbent Governor
 * James Sheafe, Federalist, former U.S. Senator, Federalist nominee for Governor in 1816

Minor candidates
The following candidates may not have been formally nominated and attracted only scattering votes.


 * Josiah Bartlett Jr., Democratic-Republican, former U.S. Representative
 * Jeremiah Mason, Federalist, incumbent U.S. Senator