1966 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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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.
Primary elections
[edit]Primary elections were held on September 13, 1966.[1]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Hugh Gregg, former Governor
- James J. Barry
- Alexander M. Taft
- William Maynard
- Peter R. Lessard
- Elmer E. Bussey
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hugh Gregg | 33,946 | 44.88 | |
| Republican | James J. Barry | 20,791 | 27.49 | |
| Republican | Alexander M. Taft | 14,845 | 19.63 | |
| Republican | William Maynard | 3,409 | 4.51 | |
| Republican | Peter R. Lessard | 1,874 | 2.48 | |
| Republican | Elmer E. Bussey | 654 | 0.87 | |
| Republican | John W. King (write-in) | 125 | 0.17 | |
| Total votes | 75,644 | 100.00 | ||
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- John W. King, Democratic
- Hugh Gregg, Republican
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John W. King (incumbent) | 125,882 | 53.88% | ||
| Republican | Hugh Gregg | 107,259 | 45.91% | ||
| Independent | Alexander M. Taft (write-in) | 461 | 0.20% | ||
| Majority | 18,623 | ||||
| Turnout | 233,642 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
