1958 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1958 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Republican nominee Wesley Powell defeated Democratic nominee Bernard L. Boutin with 51.65% of the vote.

1958 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
November 4, 1958
 
Nominee Wesley Powell Bernard L. Boutin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 106,790 99,955
Percentage 51.65% 48.35%
County results
Powell:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Boutin:      50-60%
Governor before election

Lane Dwinell
Republican

 Elected Governor

Wesley Powell
Republican

Elections in New Hampshire

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1958.[1]

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bernard L. Boutin 16,646 47.04
Democratic John Shaw 12,783 36.12
Democratic Alfred J. Champagne 4,586 12.96
Democratic Albert R. Courtois 1,376 3.89
Total votes 35,391 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Wesley Powell 39,761 47.54
Republican Hugh Gregg 39,365 47.07
Republican W. Douglas Scammon 3,096 3.70
Republican Eralsey C. Ferguson 1,162 1.39
Republican Elmer E. Bussey 256 0.31
Total votes 83,640 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Wesley Powell, Republican
  • Bernard L. Boutin, Democratic

Results
1958 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Wesley Powell 106,790 51.65%
Democratic Bernard L. Boutin 99,955 48.35%
Majority 6,835
Turnout 206,745
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
  2. "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
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