1946 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1946 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Republican Charles M. Dale defeated Democratic nominee F. Clyde Keefe with 63.14% of the vote.

1946 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 5, 1946

Nominee Charles M. Dale F. Clyde Keefe Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 103,204 60,247 Percentage 63.14% 36.86%

County results Dale:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90%

Governor before election Charles M. Dale Republican Elected Governor Charles M. Dale Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 6, 1946.[1]

Candidates

• Charles M. Dale, incumbent Governor
• Sherman Adams, U.S. Representative
• Elmer E. Bussey

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Charles M. Dale	22,917	49.79
	Republican	Sherman Adams	22,732	49.39
	Republican	Elmer E. Bussey	375	0.82
Total votes			46,024	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Charles M. Dale, Republican
• F. Clyde Keefe, Democratic

Results

1946 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Charles M. Dale	103,204	63.14%
	Democratic	F. Clyde Keefe	60,247	36.86%
Majority			42,957
Turnout			163,451
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
2. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-06-01.