1934 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1934 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Republican nominee Styles Bridges defeated Democratic nominee John L. Sullivan with 50.55% of the vote.

1934 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 6, 1934

Nominee Styles Bridges John L. Sullivan Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 89,481 87,019 Percentage 50.55% 49.16%

Governor before election John Gilbert Winant Republican Elected Governor Styles Bridges Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1934.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• John L. Sullivan
• Eaton D. Sargent
• George H. Duncan

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	John L. Sullivan	21,022	63.75
	Democratic	Eaton D. Sargent	6,587	19.98
	Democratic	George H. Duncan	5,367	16.28
Total votes			32,976	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Styles Bridges, New Hampshire Public Service Commissioner
• Charles E. Carroll

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Styles Bridges	33,952	64.70
	Republican	Charles E. Carroll	18,526	35.30
Total votes			52,478	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Styles Bridges, Republican
• John L. Sullivan, Democratic

Other candidates

• Eli Bourdon, Socialist
• Elba K. Chase, Communist

Results

1934 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Republican	Styles Bridges	89,481	50.55%
	Democratic	John L. Sullivan	87,019	49.16%
	Socialist	Eli Bourdon	278	0.16%
	Communist	Elba K. Chase	244	0.14%
Majority			2,462
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
2. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-07.