1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Democratic nominee John W. King defeated Republican nominee John Pillsbury with 58.89% of the vote.

1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 6, 1962

Nominee John W. King John Pillsbury Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 135,481 94,567 Percentage 58.89% 41.11%

County results King:      50–60%      60–70% Pillsbury:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Wesley Powell Republican Elected Governor John W. King Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962.[1]

Candidates

• John W. King, State Representative
• Elmer E. Bussey

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John W. King	27,933	93.20
	Democratic	Elmer E. Bussey	2,039	6.80
Total votes			29,972	100.00

Candidates

• John Pillsbury
• Wesley Powell, incumbent Governor
• Walter L. Koenig

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John Pillsbury	55,784	56.39
	Republican	Wesley Powell	42,005	42.46
	Republican	Walter L. Koenig	1,145	1.16
Total votes			98,934	100.00

General election

Candidates

• John W. King, Democratic
• John Pillsbury, Republican

Results

1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	John W. King	135,481	58.89%
	Republican	John Pillsbury	94,567	41.11%
Majority			40,914
Turnout			230,048
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
2. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-05-22.