1974 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1974 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Republican Governor Meldrim Thomson Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Richard W. Leonard with 51.15% of the vote.

1974 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
November 5, 1974
 
Nominee Meldrim Thomson Jr. Richard W. Leonard
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 115,933 110,591
Percentage 51.15% 48.79%
County results
Thomson:      40–50%      50–60%      60-70%
Leonard:      50-60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Meldrim Thomson Jr.
Republican

 Elected Governor

Meldrim Thomson Jr.
Republican

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Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 10, 1974.

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[3][4][5][6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Richard W. Leonard 16,503 36.55
Democratic Harry V. Spanos 14,149 31.34
Democratic Hugh J. Gallen 13,030 28.86
Democratic Write-ins 1,467 3.25
Total votes 45,147 100.00

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[8][4][5][6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Meldrim Thomson Jr. 47,244 54.73
Republican Gerald J. Zeiller 37,286 43.20
Republican Ralph W. Brewster 841 0.97
Republican Elmer E. Bussey 682 0.79
Republican Write-ins 267 0.31
Total votes 86,320 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Richard W. Leonard, Democratic
  • Meldrim Thomson, Republican

Results
1974 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[9][10][11][12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Meldrim Thomson Jr. 115,933 51.15%
Democratic Richard W. Leonard 110,591 48.79%
Write-in Scattering 141 0.06%
Majority 5,342 2.36%
Turnout 226,665 100.00%
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Gov. Hugh J. Gallen". www.nga.gov. National Governors Association. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  2. Kifner, John (31 October 1974). "G.O.P. in New Hampshire Given Edge In Races for Governor and Congress". New York Times. New York, NY. p. 54. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  3. "NH Governor, 1974 - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  4. Manual for the General Court 1975, p. 314.
  5. Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 128.
  6. America Votes 11, p. 212.
  7. "New Hampshire Candidate". New York Times. New York, NY. 2 May 1974. p. 52. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  8. "NH Governor, 1974 - R Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  9. "NH Governor, 1974". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  10. Manual for the General Court 1975, p. 524.
  11. Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 68.
  12. America Votes 11, p. 207.

Bibliography
  • Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
  • Stark, Robert L., ed. (1975). Manual for the General Court of New Hampshire. 44. Concord, NH: Department of State, New Hampshire.
  • Scammon, Richard M., ed. (1975). America Votes 11: a handbook of contemporary American election statistics, 1974. Washington, D.C.: Elections Research Center.
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