1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Lane Dwinell | John Shaw  |
Party  | Republican | Democratic
Popular vote  | 107,287 | 87,344
Percentage  | 55.12% | 44.88%

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County results
Dwinell: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80%
Shaw: 50-60%

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| Governor before election

Hugh Gregg
Republican

| Elected Governor

Lane Dwinell
Republican

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The 1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Republican nominee Lane Dwinell defeated Democratic nominee John Shaw with 55.12% of the vote.

## Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on September 14, 1954.[1]

### Candidates

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* John Shaw, Mayor of Rochester[2]
* Charles R. Eastman, former head of the New Hampshire Grange[2]

### Results

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Democratic primary results[1] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | John Shaw  | 13,563  | 55.19
| Democratic | Charles R. Eastman  | 11,014  | 44.81
Total votes | 24,577  | 100.00

### Republican primary

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#### Candidates

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* Lane Dwinell, President of the New Hampshire Senate
* Elmer E. Bussey, farmer[2]

#### Results

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Republican primary results[1] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Lane Dwinell | 57,445  | 89.58
| Republican | Elmer E. Bussey  | 6,682  | 10.42
Total votes | 64,127  | 100.00

## General election

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### Candidates

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* Lane Dwinell, Republican
* John Shaw, Democratic

### Results

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1954 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[3] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %  | ±%

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| Republican | Lane Dwinell | 107,287  | 55.12%  |
| Democratic | John Shaw  | 87,344  | 44.88%  |
Majority | 19,943  |  |
Turnout | 194,631  |  |
| Republican hold | Swing |  |

## References

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1. ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
2. ^ a b c "Cotton Beats Upton In New Hampshire Senatorial Race". Evening star. Washington, D.C. September 15, 1954. p. A-3. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
3. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 27, 2020.

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