1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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  1960 November 6, 1962 1964  
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Nominee John W. King John Pillsbury
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote135,48194,567
Percentage58.89%41.11%

1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
King:     50–60%     60–70%
Pillsbury:     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Wesley Powell
Republican

Elected Governor

John W. King
Democratic

The 1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Democratic nominee John W. King defeated Republican nominee John Pillsbury with 58.89% of the vote.

Contents

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962. [1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic John W. King 27,933 93.20
Democratic Elmer E. Bussey2,0396.80
Total votes29,972 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican John Pillsbury 55,784 56.39
Republican Wesley Powell 42,00542.46
Republican Walter L. Koenig1,1451.16
Total votes98,934 100.00

General election

Candidates

Results

1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic John W. King 135,481 58.89%
Republican John Pillsbury94,56741.11%
Majority40,914
Turnout 230,048
Democratic gain from Republican 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 22, 2020.