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

Elections in New Hampshire

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
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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.
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