1968 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1968 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968.

1968 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 5, 1968
 
Nominee Walter R. Peterson Jr. Emile R. Bussiere
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 149,902 135,378
Percentage 52.53% 47.44%

County results
Peterson:      50–60%      60–70%
Bussiere:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

John W. King
Democratic

Elected Governor

Walter R. Peterson Jr.
Republican

Incumbent Democratic Governor John W. King retired to run for the U.S. Senate.

Republican nominee Walter R. Peterson Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Emile R. Bussiere with 52.53% of the vote.

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