1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Democratic nominee John W. King defeated Republican nominee John Pillsbury with 58.89% of the vote.

1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1960 November 6, 1962 1964 →
 
Nominee John W. King John Pillsbury
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 135,481 94,567
Percentage 58.89% 41.11%

County results
King:      50–60%      60–70%
Pillsbury:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Wesley Powell
Republican

Elected Governor

John W. King
Democratic

Primary elections edit

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962.[1]

Candidates edit

Results edit

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John W. King 27,933 93.20
Democratic Elmer E. Bussey 2,039 6.80
Total votes 29,972 100.00

Republican primary edit

Candidates edit

Results edit

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Pillsbury 55,784 56.39
Republican Wesley Powell 42,005 42.46
Republican Walter L. Koenig 1,145 1.16
Total votes 98,934 100.00

General election edit

Candidates edit

  • John W. King, Democratic
  • John Pillsbury, Republican

Results edit

1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John W. King 135,481 58.89%
Republican John Pillsbury 94,567 41.11%
Majority 40,914
Turnout 230,048
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  2. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 22, 2020.