1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

Summary

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.

1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1958 November 8, 1960 1962 →
 
Nominee Wesley Powell Bernard L. Boutin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 161,123 129,404
Percentage 55.46% 44.54%

County results
Powell:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Boutin:      50-60%

Governor before election

Wesley Powell
Republican

Elected Governor

Wesley Powell
Republican

Primary elections edit

Primary elections were held on September 13, 1960.[1]

Candidates edit

Results edit

Democratic primary results[1]
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 edit

Candidates edit

Results edit

Republican primary results[1]
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 edit

Candidates edit

  • Wesley Powell, Republican
  • Bernard L. Boutin, Democratic

Results edit

1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
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 edit

  1. ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  2. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 21, 2020.