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. General election 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 Results References 1896 New Hampshire Gubernatorial