1934 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

The 1934 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Republican nominee Styles Bridges defeated Democratic nominee John L. Sullivan with 50.55% of the vote.

1934 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1932November 6, 19341936 →
 
NomineeStyles BridgesJohn L. Sullivan
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote89,48187,019
Percentage50.55%49.16%

County results
Bridges:      50–60%      60–70%
Sullivan:      50–60%

Governor before election

John Gilbert Winant
Republican

Elected Governor

Styles Bridges
Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1934.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticJohn L. Sullivan 21,022 63.75
DemocraticEaton D. Sargent6,58719.98
DemocraticGeorge H. Duncan5,36716.28
Total votes32,976 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

  • Styles Bridges, New Hampshire Public Service Commissioner
  • Charles E. Carroll

Results

Republican primary results[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanStyles Bridges 33,952 64.70
RepublicanCharles E. Carroll18,52635.30
Total votes52,478 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

  • Eli Bourdon, Socialist
  • Elba K. Chase, Communist

Results

1934 New Hampshire gubernatorial election[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanStyles Bridges 89,481 50.55%
DemocraticJohn L. Sullivan87,01949.16%
SocialistEli Bourdon2780.16%
CommunistElba K. Chase2440.14%
Majority2,462
Turnout
Republican holdSwing

References