1936 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1936 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Republican nominee Francis P. Murphy defeated Democratic nominee Amos Blandin with 56.60% of the vote.

1936 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
November 3, 1936
 
Nominee Francis P. Murphy Amos Blandin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 118,178 89,011
Percentage 56.60% 42.63%
Governor before election

Styles Bridges
Republican

 Elected Governor

Francis P. Murphy
Republican

Elections in New Hampshire

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 15, 1936.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Francis P. Murphy 45,955 61.87
Republican Eliot A. Carter 28,322 38.13
Total votes 74,277 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Francis P. Murphy, Republican
  • Amos Blandin, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Arthur J. Bergeron, Farmer–Labor

Results
1936 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Francis P. Murphy 118,178 56.60%
Democratic Amos Blandin 89,011 42.63%
Farmer–Labor Arthur J. Bergeron 1,617 0.77%
Majority 29,167
Turnout
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
  2. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
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