1958 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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The 1958 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Republican nominee Wesley Powell defeated Democratic nominee Bernard L. Boutin with 51.65% of the vote.
Primary elections
[edit]Primary elections were held on September 9, 1958.[1]
Candidates
[edit]- Bernard L. Boutin, Mayor of Laconia
- John Shaw
- Alfred J. Champagne
- Albert R. Courtois
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bernard L. Boutin | 16,646 | 47.04 | |
| Democratic | John Shaw | 12,783 | 36.12 | |
| Democratic | Alfred J. Champagne | 4,586 | 12.96 | |
| Democratic | Albert R. Courtois | 1,376 | 3.89 | |
| Total votes | 35,391 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Wesley Powell, attorney
- Hugh Gregg, former Governor
- W. Douglas Scammon
- Eralsey C. Ferguson
- Elmer E. Bussey
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wesley Powell | 39,761 | 47.54 | |
| Republican | Hugh Gregg | 39,365 | 47.07 | |
| Republican | W. Douglas Scammon | 3,096 | 3.70 | |
| Republican | Eralsey C. Ferguson | 1,162 | 1.39 | |
| Republican | Elmer E. Bussey | 256 | 0.31 | |
| Total votes | 83,640 | 100.00 | ||
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Wesley Powell, Republican
- Bernard L. Boutin, Democratic
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wesley Powell | 106,790 | 51.65% | ||
| Democratic | Bernard L. Boutin | 99,955 | 48.35% | ||
| Majority | 6,835 | ||||
| Turnout | 206,745 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
