1958 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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1958 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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  1956 November 4, 1958 1960  
  Wesley Powell.jpg Bernard L. Boutin - 1962.jpg
Nominee Wesley Powell Bernard L. Boutin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote106,79099,955
Percentage51.65%48.35%

1958 New Hampshire gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Powell:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%
Boutin:     50-60%

Governor before election

Lane Dwinell
Republican

Elected Governor

Wesley Powell
Republican

The 1958 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Republican nominee Wesley Powell defeated Democratic nominee Bernard L. Boutin with 51.65% of the vote.

Contents

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1958. [1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Bernard L. Boutin 16,646 47.04
Democratic John Shaw12,78336.12
Democratic Alfred J. Champagne4,58612.96
Democratic Albert R. Courtois1,3763.89
Total votes35,391 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Wesley Powell 39,761 47.54
Republican Hugh Gregg 39,36547.07
Republican W. Douglas Scammon3,0963.70
Republican Eralsey C. Ferguson1,1621.39
Republican Elmer E. Bussey2560.31
Total votes83,640 100.00

General election

Candidates

Results

1958 New Hampshire gubernatorial election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Wesley Powell 106,790 51.65%
Democratic Bernard L. Boutin 99,95548.35%
Majority6,835
Turnout 206,745
Republican hold Swing

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