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.
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Primary elections
editPrimary elections were held on September 9, 1952.[1]
Republican primary
editCandidates
edit- Hugh Gregg, former Mayor of Nashua
- Charles F. Stafford, member of the Executive Council of New Hampshire
- Robert O. Blood, former Governor
- Elmer E. Bussey
Results
edit| 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
editCandidates
edit- Hugh Gregg, Republican
- William H. Craig, Democratic
Results
edit| 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 | ||||
References
edit- ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 29, 2020.