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1966 New Hampshire gubernatorial election 
Summary
The 1966 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democrat John W. King defeated Republican nominee Hugh Gregg with 53.88% of the vote.
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 County results King: 50–60% 60–70% Gregg: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections edit
Primary elections were held on September 13, 1966.[1]
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
- Hugh Gregg, former Governor
- James J. Barry
- Alexander M. Taft
- William Maynard
- Peter R. Lessard
- Elmer E. Bussey
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hugh Gregg | 33,946 | 44.88 | |
| Republican | James J. Barry | 20,791 | 27.49 | |
| Republican | Alexander M. Taft | 14,845 | 19.63 | |
| Republican | William Maynard | 3,409 | 4.51 | |
| Republican | Peter R. Lessard | 1,874 | 2.48 | |
| Republican | Elmer E. Bussey | 654 | 0.87 | |
| Republican | John W. King (write-in) | 125 | 0.17 | |
| Total votes | 75,644 | 100.00 | ||
General election edit
Candidates edit
- John W. King, Democratic
- Hugh Gregg, Republican
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John W. King (incumbent) | 125,882 | 53.88% | ||
| Republican | Hugh Gregg | 107,259 | 45.91% | ||
| Independent | Alexander M. Taft (write-in) | 461 | 0.20% | ||
| Majority | 18,623 | ||||
| Turnout | 233,642 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||