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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.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 13, 1960.[1]
Candidates
- Bernard L. Boutin, former Mayor of Laconia
- John Shaw
- Robert W. Watson
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Candidates
- Wesley Powell, incumbent Governor
- Hugh Gregg, former Governor
- Wayne Crosby
Results
| Party | 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
Candidates
- Wesley Powell, Republican
- Bernard L. Boutin, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- ^ 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.
