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The 1948 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Republican nominee Sherman Adams defeated Democratic nominee Herbert W. Hill with 52.21% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 14, 1948.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Sherman Adams, former U.S. Representative
- John R. McIntire
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sherman Adams | 39,094 | 83.59 | |
| Republican | John R. McIntire | 7,673 | 16.41 | |
| Total votes | 46,767 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Sherman Adams, Republican
- Herbert W. Hill, Democratic
Other candidates
- Irma C. Otto, Progressive
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sherman Adams | 116,212 | 52.21% | ||
| Democratic | Herbert W. Hill | 105,207 | 47.27% | ||
| Progressive | Irma C. Otto | 1,152 | 0.52% | ||
| Majority | 11,005 | ||||
| Turnout | 222,571 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
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