1972 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1972 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972.

1972 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

November 7, 1972
 
Nominee Meldrim Thomson Jr. Roger J. Crowley Malcolm McLane
Party Republican Democratic Independent
Popular vote 133,702 126,107 63,199
Percentage 41.38% 39.03% 19.56%

County results
Thomson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Crowley:      30–40%      40-50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Walter R. Peterson Jr.
Republican

Elected Governor

Meldrim Thomson Jr.
Republican

Incumbent Republican Governor Walter R. Peterson Jr. was defeated for renomination in the Republican primary.

Republican nominee Meldrim Thomson Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Roger J. Crowley with 41.38% of the vote.

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