1964 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1964 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Democrat John W. King defeated Republican nominee John Pillsbury with 66.77% of the vote.

1964 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 3, 1964
 
Nominee John W. King John Pillsbury
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 190,863 94,824
Percentage 66.77% 33.17%

County results
King:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Pillsbury:      50–60%

Governor before election

John W. King
Democratic

Elected Governor

John W. King
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 8, 1964.[1]

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Pillsbury 32,200 51.38
Republican Wesley Powell 21,764 34.73
Republican John W. King (write-in) 3,608 5.76
Republican John C. Mongan 3,532 5.64
Republican Albert Levitt 846 1.35
Republican Walter L. Koenig 450 0.72
Republican Elmer E. Bussey 276 0.44
Total votes 62,676 100.00

General election

Candidates

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

Results

1964 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John W. King 190,863 66.77%
Republican John Pillsbury 94,824 33.17%
Majority 96,039
Turnout 285,863
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  2. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
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