1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Republican Wesley Powell defeated Democratic nominee Bernard L. Boutin with 55.46% of the vote.

1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960
 
Nominee Wesley Powell Bernard L. Boutin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 161,123 129,404
Percentage 55.46% 44.54%

County results
Powell:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Boutin:      50-60%

Governor before election

Wesley Powell
Republican

Elected Governor

Wesley Powell
Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 13, 1960.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bernard L. Boutin 31,650 77.59
Democratic John Shaw 7,151 17.53
Democratic Robert W. Watson 1,990 4.88
Total votes 40,791 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Wesley Powell 49,119 49.86
Republican Hugh Gregg 48,108 48.83
Republican Wayne Crosby 1,286 1.31
Total votes 98,513 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Wesley Powell, Republican
  • Bernard L. Boutin, Democratic

Results

1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Wesley Powell 161,123 55.46%
Democratic Bernard L. Boutin 129,404 44.54%
Majority 31,719
Turnout 290,527
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  2. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
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