1974 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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1974 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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  1972 November 5, 1974 1976  
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Nominee Meldrim Thomson Jr. Richard W. Leonard
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote115,933110,591
Percentage51.15%48.79%

1974 New Hampshire gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
1974 New Hampshire gubernatorial election results map by municipality.svg

Thomson:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     90-100%
Leonard:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%
No Data/Vote:     

Governor before election

Meldrim Thomson Jr.
Republican

Elected Governor

Meldrim Thomson Jr.
Republican

The 1974 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Republican Governor Meldrim Thomson Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Richard W. Leonard with 51.15% of the vote.

Contents

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 10, 1974.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [3] [4] [5] [6]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Richard W. Leonard 16,503 36.55
Democratic Harry V. Spanos14,14931.34
Democratic Hugh J. Gallen 13,03028.86
Democratic Write-ins1,4673.25
Total votes45,147 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results [8] [4] [5] [6]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Meldrim Thomson Jr. (incumbent) 47,244 54.73
Republican Gerald J. Zeiller37,28643.20
Republican Ralph W. Brewster8410.97
Republican Elmer E. Bussey6820.79
Republican Write-ins2670.31
Total votes86,320 100.00

General election

Candidates

Results

1974 New Hampshire gubernatorial election [9] [10] [11] [12]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Meldrim Thomson Jr. (incumbent) 115,933 51.15%
Democratic Richard W. Leonard110,59148.79%
Write-inScattering1410.06%
Majority5,3422.36%
Turnout 226,665100.00%
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. "Gov. Hugh J. Gallen". www.nga.gov. National Governors Association. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  2. Kifner, John (October 31, 1974). "G.O.P. in New Hampshire Given Edge In Races for Governor and Congress". New York Times. New York, NY. p. 54. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  3. "NH Governor, 1974 - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  4. 1 2 Manual for the General Court 1975, p. 314.
  5. 1 2 Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 128.
  6. 1 2 America Votes 11, p. 212.
  7. "New Hampshire Candidate". New York Times. New York, NY. May 2, 1974. p. 52. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
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  10. Manual for the General Court 1975, p. 524.
  11. Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 68.
  12. America Votes 11, p. 207.

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