The 1962 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Democratic nominee John W. King defeated Republican nominee John Pillsbury with 58.89% of the vote. This was the first time since 1922 that a Democrat was elected Governor of New Hampshire.
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County results King: 50–60% 60–70% Pillsbury: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1962.
Candidates
- John W. King, State Representative
- Elmer E. Bussey
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John W. King | 27,933 | 93.20 | |
| Democratic | Elmer E. Bussey | 2,039 | 6.80 | |
| Total votes | 29,972 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- John Pillsbury
- Wesley Powell, incumbent Governor
- Walter L. Koenig
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Pillsbury | 55,784 | 56.39 | |
| Republican | Wesley Powell (incumbent) | 42,005 | 42.46 | |
| Republican | Walter L. Koenig | 1,145 | 1.16 | |
| Total votes | 98,934 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- John W. King, Democratic
- John Pillsbury, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John W. King | 135,481 | 58.89% | ||
| Republican | John Pillsbury | 94,567 | 41.11% | ||
| Majority | 40,914 | ||||
| Turnout | 230,048 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
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