1952 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1952 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Republican nominee Hugh Gregg defeated Democratic nominee William H. Craig with 63.15% of the vote.

1952 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 4, 1952

Nominee Hugh Gregg William H. Craig Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 167,791 97,924 Percentage 63.15% 36.85%

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

Governor before election Sherman Adams Republican Elected Governor Hugh Gregg Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1952.[1]

Candidates

• Hugh Gregg, former Mayor of Nashua
• Charles F. Stafford, member of the Executive Council of New Hampshire
• Robert O. Blood, former Governor
• Elmer E. Bussey

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Hugh Gregg	50,741	63.52
	Republican	Charles F. Stafford	15,697	19.65
	Republican	Robert O. Blood	13,100	16.40
	Republican	Elmer E. Bussey	341	0.43
Total votes			79,879	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Hugh Gregg, Republican
• William H. Craig, Democratic

Results

1952 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Hugh Gregg	167,791	63.15%
	Democratic	William H. Craig	97,924	36.85%
Majority			69,867
Turnout			265,715
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
2. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-05-29.