1857 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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.

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