1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Republican nominee Lane Dwinell defeated Democratic nominee John Shaw with 55.12% of the vote.

1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Lane Dwinell John Shaw
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 107,287 87,344
Percentage 55.12% 44.88%

County results
Dwinell:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Shaw:      50-60%

Governor before election

Hugh Gregg
Republican

Elected Governor

Lane Dwinell
Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 14, 1954.[1]

Candidates

  • John Shaw
  • Charles R. Eastman

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Shaw 13,563 55.19
Democratic Charles R. Eastman 11,014 44.81
Total votes 24,577 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lane Dwinell 57,445 89.58
Republican Elmer E. Bussey 6,682 10.42
Total votes 64,127 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Lane Dwinell, Republican
  • John Shaw, Democratic

Results

1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Lane Dwinell 107,287 55.12%
Democratic John Shaw 87,344 44.88%
Majority 19,943
Turnout 194,631
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  2. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
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