1966 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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1966 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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  1964 November 8, 1966 1968  
  Gov John King.jpg Hugh Gregg.jpg
Nominee John W. King Hugh Gregg
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote125,882107,259
Percentage53.88%45.91%

1966 New Hampshire gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
King:     50–60%     60–70%
Gregg:     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

John W. King
Democratic

Elected Governor

John W. King
Democratic

The 1966 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democrat John W. King defeated Republican nominee Hugh Gregg with 53.88% of the vote.

Contents

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 13, 1966. [1]

Republican primary

Candidates

  • Hugh Gregg, former Governor
  • James J. Barry
  • Alexander M. Taft
  • William Maynard
  • Peter R. Lessard
  • Elmer E. Bussey

Results

Republican primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Hugh Gregg 33,946 44.88
Republican James J. Barry20,79127.49
Republican Alexander M. Taft14,84519.63
Republican William Maynard3,4094.51
Republican Peter R. Lessard1,8742.48
Republican Elmer E. Bussey6540.87
Republican John W. King (write-in)1250.17
Total votes75,644 100.00

General election

Candidates

Results

1966 New Hampshire gubernatorial election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic John W. King (incumbent) 125,882 53.88%
Republican Hugh Gregg 107,25945.91%
Independent Alexander M. Taft (write-in)4610.20%
Majority18,623
Turnout 233,642
Democratic hold Swing

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