1958 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
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The 1958 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 4, to elect the Governor of New Hampshire, Republican candidate Wesley Powell defeated Democratic candidate and formar mayor of Laconia Bernard L. Boutin. with 51.65% of the vote.
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November 4, 1958
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Powell: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Boutin: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Tie: 50% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 9, 1958.[1]
Candidates
- Bernard L. Boutin, Mayor of Laconia
- John Shaw
- Alfred J. Champagne
- Albert R. Courtois
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bernard L. Boutin | 16,646 | 47.04 | |
| Democratic | John Shaw | 12,783 | 36.12 | |
| Democratic | Alfred J. Champagne | 4,586 | 12.96 | |
| Democratic | Albert R. Courtois | 1,376 | 3.89 | |
| Total votes | 35,391 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Wesley Powell, attorney
- Hugh Gregg, former Governor
- W. Douglas Scammon
- Eralsey C. Ferguson
- Elmer E. Bussey
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wesley Powell | 39,761 | 47.54 | |
| Republican | Hugh Gregg | 39,365 | 47.07 | |
| Republican | W. Douglas Scammon | 3,096 | 3.70 | |
| Republican | Eralsey C. Ferguson | 1,162 | 1.39 | |
| Republican | Elmer E. Bussey | 256 | 0.31 | |
| Total votes | 83,640 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Wesley Powell, Republican
- Bernard L. Boutin, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wesley Powell | 106,790 | 51.65% | ||
| Democratic | Bernard L. Boutin | 99,955 | 48.35% | ||
| Majority | 6,835 | ||||
| Turnout | 206,745 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||