1966 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
November 8, 1966
 
Nominee John W. King Hugh Gregg
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 125,882 107,259
Percentage 53.88% 45.91%
County results
King:      50–60%      60–70%
Gregg:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

John W. King
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John W. King
Democratic

The 1966 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democrat John W. King defeated Republican nominee Hugh Gregg with 53.88% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 13, 1966.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

  • Hugh Gregg, former Governor
  • James J. Barry
  • Alexander M. Taft
  • William Maynard
  • Peter R. Lessard
  • Elmer E. Bussey

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Hugh Gregg 33,946 44.88
Republican James J. Barry 20,791 27.49
Republican Alexander M. Taft 14,845 19.63
Republican William Maynard 3,409 4.51
Republican Peter R. Lessard 1,874 2.48
Republican Elmer E. Bussey 654 0.87
Republican John W. King (write-in) 125 0.17
Total votes 75,644 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • John W. King, Democratic
  • Hugh Gregg, Republican

Results

1966 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John W. King (incumbent) 125,882 53.88%
Republican Hugh Gregg 107,259 45.91%
Independent Alexander M. Taft (write-in) 461 0.20%
Majority 18,623
Turnout 233,642
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. 1 2 Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  2. ↑ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
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