1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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The 1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Republican nominee Lane Dwinell defeated Democratic nominee John Shaw with 55.12% of the vote.
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November 2, 1954
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Dwinell: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Shaw: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 14, 1954.[1]
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Shaw | 13,563 | 55.19 | |
| Democratic | Charles R. Eastman | 11,014 | 44.81 | |
| Total votes | 24,577 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Lane Dwinell, President of the New Hampshire Senate
- Elmer E. Bussey, farmer[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lane Dwinell | 57,445 | 89.58 | |
| Republican | Elmer E. Bussey | 6,682 | 10.42 | |
| Total votes | 64,127 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Lane Dwinell, Republican
- John Shaw, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lane Dwinell | 107,287 | 55.12% | ||
| Democratic | John Shaw | 87,344 | 44.88% | ||
| Majority | 19,943 | ||||
| Turnout | 194,631 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||