1926 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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The 1926 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Republican nominee Huntley N. Spaulding defeated Democratic nominee Eaton D. Sargent with 59.70% of the vote.
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November 2, 1926
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Spaulding: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Sargent: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 7, 1926.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Huntley N. Spaulding, President of the New Hampshire State Board of Education
- John Gilbert Winant, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Huntley N. Spaulding | 30,901 | 54.77 | |
| Republican | John Gilbert Winant (incumbent) | 25,522 | 45.23 | |
| Total votes | 56,423 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Huntley N. Spaulding, Republican
- Eaton D. Sargent, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Huntley N. Spaulding | 77,394 | 59.70% | ||
| Democratic | Eaton D. Sargent | 52,236 | 40.30% | ||
| Majority | 25,158 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||