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The 1956 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Republican Lane Dwinell defeated Democratic nominee John Shaw with 54.73% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1956.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Lane Dwinell, incumbent Governor
- Wesley Powell, attorney
- Elmer E. Bussey
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lane Dwinell (incumbent) | 38,734 | 53.13 | |
| Republican | Wesley Powell | 33,408 | 45.82 | |
| Republican | Elmer E. Bussey | 769 | 1.06 | |
| Total votes | 72,911 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Lane Dwinell, Republican
- John Shaw, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lane Dwinell (incumbent) | 141,578 | 54.73% | ||
| Democratic | John Shaw | 117,117 | 45.27% | ||
| Majority | 24,461 | ||||
| Turnout | 258,695 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
