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1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1954 United States gubernatorial elections.

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.

1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
← 1952 November 2, 1954 1956 →
 
Nominee Lane Dwinell John Shaw
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 107,287 87,344
Percentage 55.12% 44.88%
County results
Dwinell:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Shaw:      50-60%
Governor before election

Hugh Gregg
Republican

Elected Governor

Lane Dwinell
Republican

Primary elections edit

Primary elections were held on September 14, 1954.[1]

Candidates edit

Results edit

Democratic primary results[1]
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 edit

Candidates edit

Results edit

Republican primary results[1]
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 edit

Candidates edit

  • Lane Dwinell, Republican
  • John Shaw, Democratic

Results edit

1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[3]
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

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Cotton Beats Upton In New Hampshire Senatorial Race". Evening star. Washington, D.C. September 15, 1954. p. A-3. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  3. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
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