1942 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

Summary

The 1942 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Republican Robert O. Blood defeated Democratic nominee William J. Neal with 52.18% of the vote.

1942 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1940 November 3, 1942 1944 →
 
Nominee Robert O. Blood William J. Neal
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 83,766 76,782
Percentage 52.18% 47.83%

County results
Blood:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Neal:      50-60%

Governor before election

Robert O. Blood
Republican

Elected Governor

Robert O. Blood
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

  • Robert O. Blood, Republican
  • William J. Neal, Democratic

Results edit

1942 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Robert O. Blood (incumbent) 83,766 52.18%
Democratic William J. Neal 76,782 47.83%
Majority 6,984
Turnout 160,548
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 2, 2020.