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The 1964 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Democrat John W. King defeated Republican nominee John Pillsbury with 66.77% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 8, 1964.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
- John Pillsbury
- Wesley Powell, former Governor
- John C. Mongan, Mayor of Manchester
- Albert Levitt
- Walter L. Koenig
- Elmer E. Bussey
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Pillsbury | 32,200 | 51.38 | |
| Republican | Wesley Powell | 21,764 | 34.73 | |
| Republican | John W. King (write-in) | 3,608 | 5.76 | |
| Republican | John C. Mongan | 3,532 | 5.64 | |
| Republican | Albert Levitt | 846 | 1.35 | |
| Republican | Walter L. Koenig | 450 | 0.72 | |
| Republican | Elmer E. Bussey | 276 | 0.44 | |
| Total votes | 62,676 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- John W. King, Democratic
- John Pillsbury, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John W. King (incumbent) | 190,863 | 66.77% | ||
| Republican | John Pillsbury | 94,824 | 33.17% | ||
| Majority | 96,039 | ||||
| Turnout | 285,863 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
