1896 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1896 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Republican nominee George A. Ramsdell defeated Democratic nominee Henry O. Kent with 61.41% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * George A. Ramsdell, Republican
 * Henry O. Kent, Democratic

Other candidates
 * John C. Berry, Prohibition
 * Harry H. Acton, Socialist Labor
 * Gardiner J. Greenleaf, People's
 * George W. Barnard, Independent