The 1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Republican Wesley Powell defeated Democratic nominee Bernard L. Boutin with 55.46% of the vote.
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![]() County results Powell: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Boutin: 50-60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
editPrimary elections were held on September 13, 1960.[1]
Candidates
edit- Bernard L. Boutin, former Mayor of Laconia
- John Shaw
- Robert W. Watson
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Bernard L. Boutin | 31,650 | 77.59 | |
Democratic | John Shaw | 7,151 | 17.53 | |
Democratic | Robert W. Watson | 1,990 | 4.88 | |
Total votes | 40,791 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
editCandidates
edit- Wesley Powell, incumbent Governor
- Hugh Gregg, former Governor
- Wayne Crosby
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Wesley Powell (incumbent) | 49,119 | 49.86 | |
Republican | Hugh Gregg | 48,108 | 48.83 | |
Republican | Wayne Crosby | 1,286 | 1.31 | |
Total votes | 98,513 | 100.00 |
General election
editCandidates
edit- Wesley Powell, Republican
- Bernard L. Boutin, Democratic
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Wesley Powell (incumbent) | 161,123 | 55.46% | ||
Democratic | Bernard L. Boutin | 129,404 | 44.54% | ||
Majority | 31,719 | ||||
Turnout | 290,527 | ||||
Republican hold | Swing |
References
edit- ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 21, 2020.