1936 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1936 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Republican nominee Francis P. Murphy defeated Democratic nominee Amos Blandin with 56.60% of the vote.

1936 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1934 November 3, 1936 1938 →
 
Nominee Francis P. Murphy Amos Blandin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 118,178 89,011
Percentage 56.60% 42.63%

County results
Murphy:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Styles Bridges
Republican

Elected Governor

Francis P. Murphy
Republican

Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on September 15, 1936.[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 Francis P. Murphy 45,955 61.87
Republican Eliot A. Carter 28,322 38.13
Total votes 74,277 100.00

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Francis P. Murphy, Republican
  • Amos Blandin, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Arthur J. Bergeron, Farmer–Labor

Results

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1936 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Francis P. Murphy 118,178 56.60%
Democratic Amos Blandin 89,011 42.63%
Farmer–Labor Arthur J. Bergeron 1,617 0.77%
Majority 29,167
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 5, 2020.
  2. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 5, 2020.