1934 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
November 6, 1934
 
Nominee Styles Bridges John L. Sullivan
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 89,481 87,019
Percentage 50.55% 49.16%
County results
Bridges:      50-60%      60-70%
Sullivan:      50-60%
Governor before election

John Gilbert Winant
Republican

 Elected Governor

Styles Bridges
Republican

The 1934 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Republican nominee Styles Bridges defeated Democratic nominee John L. Sullivan with 50.55% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1934.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John L. Sullivan 21,022 63.75
Democratic Eaton D. Sargent 6,587 19.98
Democratic George H. Duncan 5,367 16.28
Total votes 32,976 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

  • Styles Bridges, New Hampshire Public Service Commissioner
  • Charles E. Carroll

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Styles Bridges 33,952 64.70
Republican Charles E. Carroll 18,526 35.30
Total votes 52,478 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

  • Eli Bourdon, Socialist
  • Elba K. Chase, Communist

Results

1934 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Styles Bridges 89,481 50.55%
Democratic John L. Sullivan 87,019 49.16%
Socialist Eli Bourdon 278 0.16%
Communist Elba K. Chase 244 0.14%
Majority 2,462
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. 1 2 3 Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
  2. ↑ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
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