1859 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1859 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on March 8, 1859.

Incumbent Republican Governor William Haile did not stand for re-election.

Republican nominee Ichabod Goodwin defeated Democratic nominee Asa P. Cate with 52.53% of the vote.

Candidates

 * Asa P. Cate, Democratic, attorney, former President of the New Hampshire Senate, Democratic nominee for Governor in 1858
 * Ichabod Goodwin, Republican, former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Whig nominee for Governor in 1856