1952 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1952 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Republican nominee Hugh Gregg defeated Democratic nominee William H. Craig with 63.15% of the vote.

1952 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
November 4, 1952
 
Nominee Hugh Gregg William H. Craig
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 167,791 97,924
Percentage 63.15% 36.85%
County results
Gregg:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90%
Governor before election

Sherman Adams
Republican

 Elected Governor

Hugh Gregg
Republican

Elections in New Hampshire

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1952.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Hugh Gregg 50,741 63.52
Republican Charles F. Stafford 15,697 19.65
Republican Robert O. Blood 13,100 16.40
Republican Elmer E. Bussey 341 0.43
Total votes 79,879 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Hugh Gregg, Republican
  • William H. Craig, Democratic

Results
1952 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Hugh Gregg 167,791 63.15%
Democratic William H. Craig 97,924 36.85%
Majority 69,867
Turnout 265,715
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
  2. "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
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