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.

1940 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
November 5, 1940
 
Nominee Robert O. Blood F. Clyde Keefe
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 112,386 109,093
Percentage 50.74% 49.26%
Governor before election

Francis P. Murphy
Republican

 Elected Governor

Robert O. Blood
Republican

Elections in New Hampshire

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 10, 1940.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
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
1940 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
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

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
  2. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
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