1948 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1948 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Republican nominee Sherman Adams defeated Democratic nominee Herbert W. Hill with 52.21% of the vote.

1948 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 2, 1948

Nominee Sherman Adams Herbert W. Hill Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 116,212 105,207 Percentage 52.21% 47.27%

County results Adams:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Hill:      50-60%      60–70%

Governor before election Charles M. Dale Republican Elected Governor Sherman Adams Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 14, 1948.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

• Sherman Adams, former U.S. Representative
• John R. McIntire

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Sherman Adams	39,094	83.59
	Republican	John R. McIntire	7,673	16.41
Total votes			46,767	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Sherman Adams, Republican
• Herbert W. Hill, Democratic

Other candidates

• Irma C. Otto, Progressive

Results

1948 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Republican	Sherman Adams	116,212	52.21%
	Democratic	Herbert W. Hill	105,207	47.27%
	Progressive	Irma C. Otto	1,152	0.52%
Majority			11,005
Turnout			222,571
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
2. "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-30.