1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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  1958 November 8, 1960 1962  
  Wesley Powell.jpg Bernard L. Boutin - 1962.jpg
Nominee Wesley Powell Bernard L. Boutin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote161,123129,404
Percentage55.46%44.54%

1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Powell:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%
Boutin:     50-60%

Governor before election

Wesley Powell
Republican

Elected Governor

Wesley Powell
Republican

The 1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Republican Wesley Powell defeated Democratic nominee Bernard L. Boutin with 55.46% of the vote.

Contents

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 13, 1960. [1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Bernard L. Boutin 31,650 77.59
Democratic John Shaw7,15117.53
Democratic Robert W. Watson1,9904.88
Total votes40,791 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Wesley Powell (incumbent) 49,119 49.86
Republican Hugh Gregg 48,10848.83
Republican Wayne Crosby1,2861.31
Total votes98,513 100.00

General election

Candidates

Results

1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Wesley Powell (incumbent) 161,123 55.46%
Democratic Bernard L. Boutin 129,40444.54%
Majority31,719
Turnout 290,527
Republican hold Swing

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References

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  2. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN   9781452290171 . Retrieved 2020-05-21.