1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
November 6, 1962
 
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

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.

Primary elections

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

Candidates

Results

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

Candidates

Results

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

Candidates

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

Results

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

  1. 1 2 3 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.
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