1936 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1936 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Republican nominee Francis P. Murphy defeated Democratic nominee Amos Blandin with 56.60% of the vote.

1936 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 3, 1936

Nominee Francis P. Murphy Amos Blandin Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 118,178 89,011 Percentage 56.60% 42.63%

Governor before election Styles Bridges Republican Elected Governor Francis P. Murphy Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 15, 1936.[1]

Candidates

• Francis P. Murphy, former member of the Executive Council of New Hampshire
• Eliot A. Carter

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Francis P. Murphy	45,955	61.87
	Republican	Eliot A. Carter	28,322	38.13
Total votes			74,277	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Francis P. Murphy, Republican
• Amos Blandin, Democratic

Other candidates

• Arthur J. Bergeron, Farmer–Labor

Results

1936 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Francis P. Murphy	118,178	56.60%
	Democratic	Amos Blandin	89,011	42.63%
	Farmer–Labor	Arthur J. Bergeron	1,617	0.77%
Majority			29,167
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
2. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-06-05.