1940 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
The 1940 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Republican nominee Robert O. Blood defeated Democratic nominee F. Clyde Keefe with 50.74% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 10, 1940.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Robert O. Blood, President of the New Hampshire Senate
- James C. Farmer
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Robert O. Blood | 29,599 | 50.66 | |
Republican | James C. Farmer | 28,831 | 49.34 | |
Total votes | 58,430 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
- Robert O. Blood, Republican
- F. Clyde Keefe, Democratic
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Robert O. Blood | 112,386 | 50.74% | ||
Democratic | F. Clyde Keefe | 109,093 | 49.26% | ||
Majority | 3,293 | ||||
Turnout | 221,479 | ||||
Republican hold | Swing |
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References
- "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
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