1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Republican Wesley Powell defeated Democratic nominee Bernard L. Boutin with 55.46% of the vote.

1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960

Nominee Wesley Powell Bernard L. Boutin Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 161,123 129,404 Percentage 55.46% 44.54%

County results Powell:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Boutin:      50-60%

Governor before election Wesley Powell Republican Elected Governor Wesley Powell Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 13, 1960.[1]

Candidates

• Bernard L. Boutin, former Mayor of Laconia
• John Shaw
• Robert W. Watson

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Bernard L. Boutin	31,650	77.59
	Democratic	John Shaw	7,151	17.53
	Democratic	Robert W. Watson	1,990	4.88
Total votes			40,791	100.00

Candidates

• Wesley Powell, incumbent Governor
• Hugh Gregg, former Governor
• Wayne Crosby

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Wesley Powell	49,119	49.86
	Republican	Hugh Gregg	48,108	48.83
	Republican	Wayne Crosby	1,286	1.31
Total votes			98,513	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Wesley Powell, Republican
• Bernard L. Boutin, Democratic

Results

1960 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Wesley Powell	161,123	55.46%
	Democratic	Bernard L. Boutin	129,404	44.54%
Majority			31,719
Turnout			290,527
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
2. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-05-21.