1964 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1964 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Democrat John W. King defeated Republican nominee John Pillsbury with 66.77% of the vote.

1964 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 3, 1964

Nominee John W. King John Pillsbury Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 190,863 94,824 Percentage 66.77% 33.17%

County results King:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Pillsbury:      50–60%

Governor before election John W. King Democratic Elected Governor John W. King Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 8, 1964.[1]

Candidates

• John Pillsbury
• Wesley Powell, former Governor
• John C. Mongan, Mayor of Manchester
• Albert Levitt
• Walter L. Koenig
• Elmer E. Bussey

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John Pillsbury	32,200	51.38
	Republican	Wesley Powell	21,764	34.73
	Republican	John W. King (write-in)	3,608	5.76
	Republican	John C. Mongan	3,532	5.64
	Republican	Albert Levitt	846	1.35
	Republican	Walter L. Koenig	450	0.72
	Republican	Elmer E. Bussey	276	0.44
Total votes			62,676	100.00

General election

Candidates

• John W. King, Democratic
• John Pillsbury, Republican

Results

1964 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	John W. King	190,863	66.77%
	Republican	John Pillsbury	94,824	33.17%
Majority			96,039
Turnout			285,863
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
2. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-05-24.