1926 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1926 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Republican nominee Huntley N. Spaulding defeated Democratic nominee Eaton D. Sargent with 59.70% of the vote.

1926 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1924 November 2, 1926 1928 →
 
Nominee Huntley N. Spaulding Eaton D. Sargent
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 77,394 52,236
Percentage 59.70% 40.30%

County results
Spaulding:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

John Gilbert Winant
Republican

Elected Governor

Huntley N. Spaulding
Republican

Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on September 7, 1926.[1]

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Huntley N. Spaulding 30,901 54.77
Republican John Gilbert Winant (incumbent) 25,522 45.23
Total votes 56,423 100.00

General election

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Candidates

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  • Huntley N. Spaulding, Republican
  • Eaton D. Sargent, Democratic

Results

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1926 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Huntley N. Spaulding 77,394 59.70%
Democratic Eaton D. Sargent 52,236 40.30%
Majority 25,158
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  2. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 12, 2020.