1956 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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1956 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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  1954 November 6, 1956 1958  
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Nominee Lane Dwinell John Shaw
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote141,578117,117
Percentage54.73%45.27%

1956 New Hampshire gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Dwinell:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%
Shaw:     60–70%

Governor before election

Lane Dwinell
Republican

Elected Governor

Lane Dwinell
Republican

The 1956 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Republican Lane Dwinell defeated Democratic nominee John Shaw with 54.73% of the vote.

Contents

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1956. [1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Lane Dwinell (incumbent) 38,734 53.13
Republican Wesley Powell 33,40845.82
Republican Elmer E. Bussey7691.06
Total votes72,911 100.00

General election

Candidates

Results

1956 New Hampshire gubernatorial election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Lane Dwinell (incumbent) 141,578 54.73%
Democratic John Shaw117,11745.27%
Majority24,461
Turnout 258,695
Republican hold Swing

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References

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  2. Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN   9781452290171 . Retrieved May 26, 2020.